Community Based Instructor 3 - Alamo NV

About the Role

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension seeks a motivated, community-focused instructor with strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve as a Community Based Instructor 3 in Alamo, Nevada and Las Vegas. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The CBI 3 will implement camping programs at the Nevada 4-H Camp in Alamo, which provides day and residential camping programs to youth in Southern Nevada. The instructor will teach established 4-H curriculum using provided teaching materials under the direction of the Camp Coordinator and guidance from the Southern Area Director. Multiple positions are available, with some assigned in Las Vegas and others in Alamo. The target audience includes camp and field trip participants from Clark County and other counties.

Responsibilities

• Implement camping programs at the Nevada 4-H Camp in Alamo, Nevada
• Teach established 4-H curriculum using provided teaching materials
• Contribute to evaluation of activities and reporting
• Conduct outreach and partnership development
• Deliver trainings
• Coordinate logistics for programs
• Attend and contribute to meetings

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
• Valid driver’s license required at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment
• Must complete a fingerprinting/background check

Schedule

Variable work schedule, with nights and weekends as necessary for program implementation, travel, etc. Work performed outside in various weather conditions.

Compensation

Grade 27 (Entry, Step 01) in classified service. Salary placement above Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, and budgets, and requires Human Resources approval per Nevada Administrative Code. Classified compensation schedules are available at the Classified Compensation page (select Salary Schedule PP01CBA Units C and L or PP02 CBA Units C and L). A Classified Salary Calculator is also provided.

Benefits

• Enrollment in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
• Mountain EAP counseling and advising services for employees and eligible dependents
• Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) representation for classified employees with monthly meetings and grants-in-aid
• Tuition paid in full for classified employees enrolling in degree-applicable or job-related courses at Nevada System of Higher Education institutions
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least 50%) for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses

Location

Positions assigned in Alamo, Nevada and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Application Requirements

• Resume/CV (required) – detailed description of major duties for each job, demonstrating qualifications with clearly documented education and experience
• Cover Letter (required)
• Contact information for three supervisory references (required) – note if present employer should not be contacted unless necessary
• Transcripts (optional) – for education credit if not graduated; credit given for relevant classes
• Veteran Interview Consideration documentation (optional) – proof of service-connected disability (e.g., DD-214, VA disability letter) required at time of application

About the Organization

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension improves the lives of Nevadans through educational outreach in agriculture, natural resources, community development, health and nutrition, and youth development. The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university founded in 1874 as Nevada’s land-grant institution, serving over 23,000 students, classified as an R1 “Very High Research” university, and recognized for community engagement.