Community Based Instructor - Alamo NV

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is looking for a motivated and community-focused instructor with strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve as a Community Based Instructor 3 and join our team in Alamo Nevada and Las Vegas. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The Community Based Instructor (CBI) 3 will be responsible for the implementation of camping programs at the Nevada 4-H Camp in Alamo Nevada.

The 4-H Camp was established to provide day and residential camping programs to youth in Southern Nevada. These positions will teach established 4-H curriculum using provided teaching materials, under the direction of the Camp Coordinator and guidance from the Southern Area Director. We are recruiting for multiple positions, with some assigned in Las Vegas and others assigned in Alamo.

The CBI 3 positions will also contribute to the evaluation of the activities, reporting, outreach and partnership development, trainings, logistic coordination, and meetings. The target audience for instruction are camp and field trip participants coming from Clark County as well as participants from other counties.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Schedule

Variable work schedule, with nights and weekends as necessary for program implementation, travel, etc.

Work outside in various weather conditions.

Compensation Grade

Grade 27 (Entry, Step 01)

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

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The Perks of PERS

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates

• Rich retirement plan
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Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
  - Health Insurance

• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
  - Classified Benefits

• 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

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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