Temporary - Content Developer, Integrated Pest Management; IPM & Pesticide Safety Educa

Job Summary

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Pesticide Safety Education Program is seeking one part‑time, temporary candidate to assist with social media, video, and website content development. This position will report to the Urban IPM and Pesticide Safety Education Program Coordinator and assist with completing public education and outreach deliverables for the grant‑funded IPM in Communities project.

NOTE:

This is a grant‑funded temporary position that will run from June
2026‑August
2027. The position may be extended for up to 3 additional years, depending on funding.

• Generate ideas, content, and evergreen posts for social media.
• Assist the educational technologist in short‑form video production, including developing storyboards and compiling photo and video content.
• Create webpages for the IPM website using the University’s internal web management system, ensuring web‑based materials are ADA‑compliant.
• Create public service announcements for radio spots.
• Coordinate with IPM team administrative staff to schedule social media posts and manage which ones are boosted.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong attention to detail and creativity with creation of social media content.

• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, and You Tube.
• Excellent written, graphic, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in developing written posts, graphics, and short‑format videos for social media and familiarity with relevant software programs.
• Basic familiarity with website design and coding; experience writing HTML code is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of horticultural and integrated pest management principles, and past experience in horticultural or environmental education and outreach fields.

Expected hours per week: 16–20. Compensation:
Temporary Hourly Clerical, $25.00 per hour.

Recruiter:
Carrie Jensen, Coordinator, Urban IPM & Pesticide Safety Education Programs
Email: carriejensen

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, and other protected characteristics. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.