Community Outreach Specialist

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is inviting applications for a Community Outreach Specialist. This position supports the project team to develop and implement community projects undertaken by the School of Public Health. The position reports to the Project Coordinator and/or the Principal Investigator. The specialist is primarily responsible for conducting community outreach to provide one‑on‑one overdose prevention education discussions to individuals who use opioids and for supplying overdose prevention materials to individuals and entities in the community.

Additional duties include supply maintenance and management, building and maintaining community relations, and making community referrals.

• High School Diploma and three years of related work experience
• Associate’s degree and two years of related work experience
• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related work experience
• Master’s degree

Previous work experience as an outreach worker or in a related field, or lived experience with substance use disorder and/or homelessness.

• Valid driver’s license required
• Variable work schedule; some nights and weekends
• Frequent travel within the Reno/Sparks community
• Up to 50% walking/standing while conducting outreach; may work in inclement weather

Administrative Faculty – Grade

A. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

• Health insurance options (including dental and vision)
• Generous annual and sick leave, life insurance
• In‑house fitness center membership options
• Local business discounts for Wolf Card holders
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• No state income tax

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