Student Worker - Office of Government and Community Engagement

Student Worker, Government and Community Engagement

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Government Affairs as task supervisor, the Student Worker for the Office of Government and Community Engagement will assist in the development and implementation of the University’s governmental engagement program and how it cultivates and enhances the University’s relationships at the federal, state, and local government levels.

• Assist in development and implementation of the University’s governmental engagement program.
• Support outreach, communication, GOTV campaigns, and event planning focusing on strategic government and community engagement.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and events; monitor local government changes and prepare communications for key stakeholders and elected officials.
• Support strategic initiatives, events, and advocacy efforts related to higher education priorities.
• Plan community and university events, assist with federal, state, and local government policy work, plan and execute events and strategy with elected officials, attend government meetings and provide key memos and notes for university leadership, and work on community engagement and Latinx initiatives.

A thorough understanding of how the University works with local, state, and federal government entities and how the department advocates on behalf of the institution.

Knowledge of how to properly plan an on‑campus event with an elected official, including parking needs, agendas for stakeholders, and a clear purpose/plan to execute successfully.

A working understanding of how various University departments work together to achieve a shared goal. The Student Worker should be interested in learning and growing, flexible, and willing to handle quick‑moving tasks.

• Degree‑seeking undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno during the Fall ’26 semester.
• Intermediate knowledge of local, state, and federal government structure.
• Proficiency in Outlook and formatting documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license and personal transportation.

• Desire to learn about Government Affairs, community, and advocacy process.
• Comfortable with both internal research and external networking portions of this position.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new tasks.
• Flexibility and creative problem‑solving with project instructions.

Work during office hours of 8–5PM, Monday‑Friday, and must work at least 3 hours in a given shift. Some availability on weekends for events is preferable. During the Nevada Legislative Session, the role would shift most days to the Carson City office.

Student Employee Level 1, Exempt, 37.5% Full‑Time Equivalent.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a workplace and learning environment free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.