Community Based Instructor 3 - 4-H Programs (Las Vegas)

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

5d • 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 builds community partnerships to establish 4-H clubs and implement positive youth development programming, with a focus on healthy living. It engages youth ages 5–19, families, and volunteers through hands-on learning experiences.

The instructor coordinates and evaluates programs such as school enrichment, camps, fairs, special events, educator training, and teen leadership activities. The role also manages program logistics, maintains online data systems, and supports youth development in healthy living, STEM, agriculture, leadership, civic engagement, and environmental education. The position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. It requires a variable schedule and travel within assigned locations; schedules may change based on organizational needs.

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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
• Completion of a fingerprinting/background check.

Responsibilities

• Build community partnerships to establish 4-H clubs.
• Implement positive youth development programming, with a focus on healthy living.
• Engage youth ages 5–19, families, and volunteers through hands-on learning experiences.
• Coordinate and evaluate school enrichment, camps, fairs, special events, educator training, and teen leadership activities.
• Manage program logistics.
• Maintain online data systems.
• Support youth development in healthy living, STEM, agriculture, leadership, civic engagement, and environmental education.
• Travel within assigned locations as required.

Benefits

• Enrollment 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.
• Tuition paid in full for classified employees taking courses applicable to degree completion or job-related.
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of eligible classified employees.

What This Job Offers

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