Community Based Instructor 3 - Mineral County 4-H (Hawthorne, NV)

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

11d

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a full-time Community Based Instructor 3 with the Mineral County Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. This position is located in Hawthorne, NV, and reports to the Mineral County Extension County Coordinator. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The 4-H Community Based Instructor 3 provides expanded educational opportunities for youth from club-based and community-based audiences in Mineral County. The instructor in this position is responsible for recruiting, training, advising, and managing volunteers; developing and implementing methods for recruiting and retaining youth in the 4-H program; and delivering, managing, monitoring, and evaluating in-school and afterschool 4-H programming and curriculum delivery. In addition, the Community Based Instructor 3 will participate in 4-H youth development staff meetings at the local, area, state, and regional levels; cooperate and support work with state 4-H office on regional and state programs; and be responsive to clientele answering 4-H requests and questions, where applicable. The successful candidate will work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to contribute positively to the success of 4-H youth in fulfilling the mission of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension.

Requirements

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
This position requires candidates to complete a fingerprinting/background check.
A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.
Candidates with experience in or knowledge of the National 4-H program are encouraged to apply.
Candidates with experience working with, supervising, and/or training volunteers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Recruiting, training, advising, and managing volunteers
Developing and implementing methods for recruiting and retaining youth in the 4-H program
Delivering, managing, monitoring, and evaluating in-school and afterschool 4-H programming and curriculum delivery
Participate in 4-H youth development staff meetings at the local, area, state, and regional levels
Cooperate and support work with state 4-H office on regional and state programs
Be responsive to clientele answering 4-H requests and questions, where applicable

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