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Community Based Instructor 3 - Washoe County 4-H Youth Development Program (Reno, NV)

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine · Reno, NV · 4 days ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is looking for a dynamic and motivated Community Based Instructor 3 to join our Washoe County team. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of 4-H youth development programs, inspire young minds, and work with a supportive network of staff, volunteers, and community partners. In this role, you’ll be the heart of local 4-H programming.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, train, advise, and support dedicated volunteers.
  • Develop creative strategies to engage youth in 4-H programs — in school, after school, and in the community.
  • Plan and oversee events, curriculum, and program improvements.
  • Collaborate with Extension faculty/staff and county partners to achieve program goals.
  • Monitor and evaluate program success, track participation, and prepare reports.
  • Manage supply inventories.

Requirements

Essential 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 Class “C” Nevada driver’s license (or higher) at the time of hire.
  • Successful completion of a background check/fingerprinting.
  • Experience working with school-aged youth (ages 5–19).
  • Background in Youth Development and/or 4-H programs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working directly with youth ages 5–12 in a classroom setting.
  • Experience presenting programs to youth ages 5–12.
  • Candidates that are bilingual in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

Full-time position with a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends. Regular in-county travel; occasional overnight travel outside the county.

Pay

Grade 27 in classified service. Salary placement is determined by the Nevada Administrative Code based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, and budgets. Initial appointment typically at Step 01; acceleration above Step 01 requires Human Resources approval per the Nevada Administrative Code. For details, see the Classified Compensation schedules (PP01CBA Units C and L or PP02 CBA Units C and L) and the Classified Salary Calculator.

Benefits

  • Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) enrollment upon hire; contribution rates per NV PERS.
  • Health insurance options including dental and vision.
  • Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave.
  • E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center annual or semester memberships with spouse/domestic partner options.
  • Mountain EAP counseling and advising services for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) representation with monthly meetings and grants-in-aid for classified employees.
  • Tuition paid in full for classified employees enrolling in degree-applicable or job-related courses through Nevada System of Higher Education institutions (Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid).
  • Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of employees working at least 50% — covers undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.

Department

University of Nevada, Reno Extension — outreach arm funded by county, state, and federal dollars, extending unbiased, research-based knowledge to Nevada residents. Washoe County office. Contact: Bethany Steiner, bsteiner@unr.edu (Hiring Manager).

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