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

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Job Description

Do you have a passion for working with youth and making a difference in your community? 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. You will:

• •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.

This position is perfect for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys building relationships, and wants to see their work directly benefit the lives of young people.

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

This is a full-time position with a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Regular in-county travel; occasional overnight travel outside the county.

Compensation Grade

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.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation . Select Salary Schedule, PP01CBA Units C and L or PP02 CBA Units C and L

For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator

The Perks of PERS

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates

“I’m so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement. I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my full salary. I watched the solid performance of PERS funds for 25 years. Even in times of a poor economy, PERS kept it together! I’m completely secure and confident that my retirement will always be there for me.” – Robin F.

Rich retirement plan - Retirement Calculator

Perks of Working at UNR

• •Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• •Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
• •E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• •Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• •Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC

Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees

The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. 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

Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses. Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Department Information

Extension is an outreach arm of the University, funded by county, state, and federal dollars, that extends unbiased, research-based knowledge from the University of Nevada, Reno to residents of Nevada. For more information, please visit the following site: https://extension.unr.edu/washoe.aspx

For questions, please contact: Bethany Steiner, bsteiner@unr.edu - Hiring Manager

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu .

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (required)

Contact Information for Three Supervisory References – (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts – (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.

Veteran Interview Consideration – (optional) – To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc).

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirt