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

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Extension’s 4-H Program is recruiting a Community Based Instructor 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The position delivers direct education classes in the community, obtains memorandums of understanding, maintains program budgets, and schedules volunteers. It also serves as an instructor and team member for 4-H-style overnight and day camps for older adults at Camp Alamo. Additional work includes indirect education activities such as campus tours, open houses, tabling events, health fairs, and senior events. The position reports to the Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI) Program Coordinator and assists in implementing HAI’s goals and activities.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent education, plus 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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license at appointment and throughout employment.
• Food Handler Safety Training Certificate.
• Completion of fingerprinting and a background check.
• Availability 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 with implementation of the Healthy Aging Initiative’s goals and activities.

Benefits

• Employees are enrolled in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision.
• Life insurance.
• Annual and sick leave.
• Mountain EAP counseling and advising services for employees and eligible dependents.
• Grants-in-aid for classified employees, including tuition payment for qualifying courses.
• 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