Community Based Instructor 3 - 4-H Programs (Las Vegas)

About the role

The University of Nevada, Extension's 4-H Program is recruiting for a Community Based Instructor 3. This position is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The Community-Based Instructor 3 builds community partnerships to establish 4-H clubs and implement positive youth development programming, with a focus on healthy living. The position engages youth ages 5–19, families, and volunteers through hands-on learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and evaluating programs such as school enrichment, camps, fairs, special events, educator training, and teen leadership activities
• Managing program logistics
• Maintaining online data systems
• Supporting youth development in areas such as healthy living, STEM, agriculture, leadership, civic engagement, and environmental education

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three (3) years of relevant work experience in areas such as agriculture, horticulture, community development, health and nutrition, human and family development, and natural resources in urban and rural areas; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
• A valid driver's license required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment
• Must complete a fingerprinting/background check

Schedule

This position requires working a variable schedule and travel within assigned locations; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation

Grade 27. In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code. Classified compensation schedules are available at Classified Compensation (select Salary Schedule, PP01CBA Units C and L or PP02 CBA Units C and L). A Classified Salary Calculator is also provided.

Benefits

• Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) enrollment upon hire — contribution rates and retirement calculator
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
• Mountain EAP (Employee Assistance Program) for employees and eligible dependents — counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues
• Staff Employees' Council (SEC) representation for all Classified employees, with monthly meetings and SEC Grants-in-aid
• Tuition paid in full for Classified employees enrolling in courses that apply toward a degree or are job-related (Nevada System of Higher Education institutions)
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees working at least 50% FTE

Department Information

For more than 90 years, Extension has administered a 4-H program in Nevada, part of one of the largest youth organizations in the U.S. Many 4-H alumni have become elected state officials, legislators and teachers, contributing greatly to the state and their communities. 4-H is a learn-by-doing life-skills program that teaches youth communication, self-concept, team-building, problem-solving, decision-making, self-responsibility, conflict resolution, aspiration-building, goal-setting, community