Community Based Instructor 3 - Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI) Program

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H Program is recruiting a Community Based Instructor 3 for its Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI) Program. The position is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is responsible for delivering direct education classes in the community, obtaining memorandums of understanding, maintaining program budgets, and scheduling volunteers. The role also serves as an instructor and team member for 4-H-style overnight and day camps for older adults at Camp Alamo.

The instructor implements indirect education activities through campus tours, open houses, tabling events, health fairs, and senior events. Reporting to the Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI) Program Coordinator, the position assists with implementing HAI’s outlined goals and activities. The initiative offers training for adults over 50 and for people who work with, support, and serve as care partners for older adults.

The position requires a variable work schedule, including nights and weekends as needed for program implementation and travel. Schedule requirements may change based on organizational needs. The position is classified as Grade 27 and has a 100% full-time equivalent.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent education and three years of relevant work experience in areas such as agriculture, horticulture, community development, health and nutrition, human and family development, or natural resources in urban and rural areas; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
• Food Handler Safety Training Certificate.
• Completion of fingerprinting and a background check.
• Ability to work a variable schedule, including nights and weekends as necessary for program implementation and travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct education classes in the community.
• Obtain memorandums of understanding.
• Maintain program budgets.
• Schedule volunteers.
• Serve as an instructor and team member for 4-H-style overnight and day camps for older adults at Camp Alamo.
• Implement indirect education activities through campus tours, open houses, tabling events, health fairs, and senior events.
• Assist the Healthy Aging Initiative with implementation of its outlined goals and activities.
• Travel as necessary for program implementation.

Benefits

• Enrollment in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Annual and sick leave.
• Mountain EAP counseling and advising services for employees and eligible dependents.
• Tuition paid in full for classified employees taking courses applicable to degree completion or job-related courses at Nevada System of Higher Education institutions.
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for eligible spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED