Temporary Hourly, 4-H Support - Douglas County Extension

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected] . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. 

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is recruiting for a part-time, temporary hourly position to help support the 4-H program in Douglas County. This position is located in Gardnerville, Nevada. This position will help manage the adult volunteers and youth members in 4-H Online, create marketing and promotion material as needed, organize 4-H events/meetings/classes, collect data, prepare reports, and maintain a budget and supply inventory for the program.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and related 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.

Valid driver’s license

Successful background/fingerprint check

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience in Youth Development/4-H programs and working with volunteers are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with the ability to work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

This position has a variable schedule, Mon – Fri, 15-20 hours/week

Compensation Grade

Temporary Hourly

$16.00/hour

Department Information

Extension is an outreach arm of the University, funded by county, state and federal dollars, that extends unbiased, research-based knowledge from the University of Nevada, Reno to residents of Nevada. For more information, please visit the following site: https://extension.unr.edu/douglas.aspx

For questions please contact:  Lindsay Chichester, Hiring Manager, [email protected]

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

50.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected] .

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume – (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)

References - (required) Please list names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

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.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

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 member’s first day of employment.

  

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

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

  

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 driver's 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.

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected] . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. 

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is recruiting for a part-time, temporary hourly position to help support the 4-H program in Douglas County. This position is located in Gardnerville, Nevada. This position will help manage the adult volunteers and youth members in 4-H Online, create marketing and promotion material as needed, organize 4-H events/meetings/classes, collect data, prepare reports, and maintain a budget and supply inventory for the program.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and related 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.

Valid driver’s license

Successful background/fingerprint check

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with experience in Youth Development/4-H programs and working with volunteers are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with the ability to work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

This position has a variable schedule, Mon – Fri, 15-20 hours/week

Compensation Grade

Temporary Hourly

$16.00/hour

Department Information

Extension is an outreach arm of the University, funded by county, state and federal dollars, that extends unbiased, research-based knowledge from the University of Nevada, Reno to residents of Nevada. For more information, please visit the following site: https://extension.unr.edu/douglas.aspx

For questions please contact:  Lindsay Chichester, Hiring Manager, [email protected]

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

50.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected] .

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume – (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)

References - (required) Please list names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

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.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

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 member’s first day of employment.

  

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

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

  

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 driver's 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.

University of Nevada, Reno