Community Based Instructor 3 - Lyon County 4-H Youth Development Program (Yerington, NV)

About the role

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension invites applications for a Community Based Instructor 3 to support the Lyon County 4‑H Youth Development Program. This position is based in the Lyon County Extension Office in Yerington, NV, and is an in‑person role. Working collaboratively with Extension faculty and staff, community partners, and volunteers, the successful candidate will assist with planning, delivering, and evaluating 4‑H programming for youth in traditional and nontraditional settings throughout Lyon County. Programs may be offered through 4‑H clubs, schools, after‑school programs, community events, and other educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Lyon County 4‑H Youth Development Program.
• Develop written program plans and deliver educational programming to 4‑H club members, after‑school and in‑school participants, volunteer leaders, and other audiences.
• Teach directly and coordinate guest presenters and educators using appropriate research‑based curricula.
• Recruit, screen, train, support, and evaluate adult and teen volunteers.
• Assign and review volunteer work and meet regularly with volunteer leaders.
• Develop and implement strategies to recruit youth from a variety of communities and backgrounds.
• Collaborate with local, area, state, and regional Extension personnel to accomplish program goals.
• Maintain accurate records for youth participants, volunteers, clubs, grants, and educational programs.
• Collect program data and prepare required reports by established deadlines.
• Assist with the coordination and training of 4‑H after‑school program staff, as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to strengthen program delivery and support organizational goals.

Qualifications

Essential

• 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 is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• This position requires candidates to complete a fingerprinting/background check.

Preferred

• Experience working with youth in educational, recreational, or community‑based programs.
• Experience recruiting, training, coordinating, or supporting volunteers.
• Familiarity with 4‑H or other positive youth development programs.
• Experience developing and delivering educational activities or lesson plans.
• Experience maintaining program records, collecting data, and preparing reports.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Schedule

This position operates on a 40‑hour flexible workweek and involves regular travel to schools, community sites, and program locations throughout Lyon County. The work schedule may vary to accommodate youth programming, volunteer trainings, community events, and other Extension activities, including occasional evening and weekend assignments. Mileage incurred while conducting university business is reimbursable in accordance with university policies. An Extension vehicle may also be available for work‑related travel after the successful completion of required defensive driver training.

Pay

Compensation Grade 27 (Entry, Step 01 $22.57/hr). 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.

Benefits

Employees are enrolled 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 provides counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues for employees and eligible dependents. Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees and holds monthly meetings. SEC Grants‑in‑aid for Classified Employees. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job‑related (Classified Staff Grants‑In‑Aid Benefit). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program offers undergraduate and graduate state‑supported courses for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees working at least 50%.

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land‑grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities,” and ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been invested in campus facilities and infrastructure.