Community Based Instructor 4 4H, Logandale, Nevada

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The University of Nevada Reno Extension is recruiting for a Community Based Instructor 4 for Clark County. The Community Based Instructor 4 coordinates operational and logistical needs related to the 4H program in the assigned geographical and topic areas including keeping records and inputting data into various online systems. The position is located in Logandale Nevada and will report to the Extension Officer in that area.

This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering 4H Educational Programs for youth ages 9 to 19 and their parents or guardians. The position conducts informal instructional programs in various 4H subject areas recruits and supports adult and teen volunteers provides training related to program activities and requirements and oversees volunteer activities. Responsibilities also include meeting with clientele to provide information and explain program rules regulations policies and procedures. The position adapts compiles updates and modifies educational curriculum to meet program needs and coordinates and implements day and overnight 4-H camps and related activities.

Essential Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four (4) 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 Class C Nevada drivers license or higher operators license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Successful fingerprinting / background check.

Schedule

This position requires working a variable schedule and travel within assigned locations; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation Grade

Grade 29

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 candidates 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

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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
• 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

Additionally we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses domestic partners and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). For more information please visit: Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Department Information

Northeast Clark County 4-H has a variety of programs for youth ages 5 to 19 years of age that allows them to develop create and engage in fun age-appropriate learning activities. There is a range of curriculum and delivery methods in Moapa/Glendale Logandale/Overton and Bunkerville/Mesquite. For more information please visit the following site: Equivalent

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Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume/CV (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter (required)

Contact Information for Three Supervisory References (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts (optional) If you have not graduated please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.

Veteran Interview Consideration (optional) To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214 disability letter from Veterans Administration etc).

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons 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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The University of Nevada Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevadas original land-grant university the University serves more than 23000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (Very High Research) university it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities. It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.

Since 2009 nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevadas first medical school the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe where education research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada Reno Extension Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Small Business Development Center the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno Nevada a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe the beautiful 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The Universitys physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus known as University Village to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

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In 2023 the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada led by the University of Nevada Reno was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its Tech Hub will strengthen Americas lithium batteries critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to high-impact education world-improving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state nation and world.

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Today the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics facilities support engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

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