Community Based Instructor - Healthy Aging Initiative; HAI) Program

The University of Nevada, Extension’s Children, Youth & Families Team is recruiting for a Community Based Instructor
3. This position is located in Las Vegas Nevada. The position is responsible for direct education classes in the community, obtaining memorandums of understanding, maintaining program budgets and scheduling volunteers. The position is also responsible for serving as a camp instructor and camp team member for 4‑H style overnight and day camps for older adults at Camp Alamo. Additional duties include implementation of indirect education activities through campus tours, open houses, tabling events, health fairs and senior events.

The position reports to the Healthy Aging Initiative (HAI) program Coordinator and will assist in the implementation of HAI’s outlined goals and activities.

• 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.
• Food Handler Safety Training Certificate
• This position requires candidates to complete a fingerprinting/background check.

This position requires working a variable work schedule, with nights and weekends as necessary for program implementation, travel, etc.; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Grade 27. 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.

To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit:
Classified Compensation. Select Salary Schedule, PP01CB
A Units C and L or PP02 CBA Units C and L.

• Rich retirement plan
  - Retirement Calculator
• 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
• Work at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision
  - Health Insurance

The initiative offers several trainings for adults over 50 and those who work with, support and serve as care partners for older adults. https://extension.unr.edu/healthy-aging/default.aspx

11/4/2026

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