Community Based Instructor 3 - Clark County 4H

University of Nevada Reno•Reno, NV

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno South Area Extension is recruiting for a Community Based Instructor 3 for Clark County. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. This position is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and focuses on the implementation of 4-H programs specifically focused on Communications, the Expressive Arts (Visual Arts, Poetry, mixed media, etc.), as well as Civic Engagement and Leadership for youth ages 5-19. The person in this position will provide programming in various settings, including but not limited to schools, community centers, public housing sites, as well as in day-camp and overnight camp settings. Responsibilities also include updating and adapting curricula to meet audience needs, contributing to new curriculum development through feedback from observations and evaluations, collaborating with 4-H teams and volunteers. The Community Based Instructor 3 will coordinate program logistics, maintain records, prepare reports, purchasing supplies, supporting volunteers through training and assistance, recruiting volunteers, and aiding marketing efforts such as creating flyers and updating social media. Additional duties include providing support to the 4-H Teen Council, Advisory Board, and Leader’s Council as needed. Extension's signature youth program is the 4-H Youth Development Program and Clubs, taking place in a variety of settings, and populations, including schools (elementary, middle and high school), community centers (Clark County Parks and Recreation, City of Las Vegas Parks and Recreation, City of Henderson Parks and Recreation and City of North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation), Safekey before and after school sites, churches, micro schools, home schools, foster care, juvenile justice, Nellis Air Force Base, public housing sites, low-income housing sites, Upward Bound and Gear Up sites, and others.

Requirements

This position requires 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.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with experience working with school-aged children (ages 9-19); teaching experience for adult and child learners, and experience with 4-H programs are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Implementation of 4-H programs specifically focused on Communications, the Expressive Arts (Visual Arts, Poetry, mixed media, etc.), as well as Civic Engagement and Leadership for youth ages 5-19.
Provide programming in various settings, including but not limited to schools, community centers, public housing sites, as well as in day-camp and overnight camp settings.
Updating and adapting curricula to meet audience needs
Contributing to new curriculum development through feedback from observations and evaluations
Collaborating with 4-H teams and volunteers.
Coordinate program logistics
Maintain records
Prepare reports
Purchasing supplies
Supporting volunteers through training and assistance
Recruiting volunteers
Aiding marketing efforts such as creating flyers and updating social media
Providing support to the 4-H Teen Council, Advisory Board, and Leader’s Council as needed.

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 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