Position Summary

Position Description

The University of Nevada Reno (UNR) is seeking a dedicated Extension Educator to serve as the vital link between university research and practical solutions for local families, farmers, and youth in Lincoln County, Nevada.
The position will perform community education and outreach with duties that include developing and implementing educational programs, collaborating with county government and local organizations, working directly with families, youth, local ranchers and farmers and providing expertise in agriculture, as well as health and nutrition.
The position will also create and implement programming in youth development, with duties that include overseeing 4-H program and staff and developing youth programs that build skills and community connections.
The Educator will manage the Lincoln County Extension office, conduct research, present at professional meetings and publish in relevant journals. The position is also expected to travel frequently throughout Nevada for statewide Extension efforts

To apply, please see this link: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.
com/UNR-external/job/Extension-Clark—University-of-Nevada-Reno/
Coordinator–21st-Century-Community-Learning-Center-Program—LasVegas–NV_R0148877
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Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Agriculture, Youth and Family Development, Rural Sociology, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in: • Working with county government on budgeting and program development • Building community partnerships and collaborations • Youth development and 4-H program leadership • Community needs assessments and program evaluation • Grant writing and fundraising • Statistical analysis for program improvement • Agricultural business development and marketing

Contact Email

laputd@unr.edu

Application Instructions

To apply, please see this link: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/Extension-Lincoln---University-of-Nevada-Reno/Lecturer-II---Teaching-Assistant-Professor--Extension-Educator---Lincoln-County_R0148907 For questions or assistance with application, please email laputd@unr.edu

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About University of Nevada Reno - Cooperative Extension

UNR 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 southern Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR:

  • Health insurance options including dental and vision, life insurance
  • Generous annual and sick leave benefits
  • Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. EAP specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
  • Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.
  • Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
  • No state income tax
  • Grants-in-aid or reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.