Student Worker - 4-H Program Assistant, Washoe County 4-H YDP

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a part-time Student Worker to support Nevada 4-H programming at the Washoe County Extension Office. You will assist with hands-on educational programs, organize supplies, help with program evaluation, and support curriculum development and events.

Eligible students gain practical experience in youth development, event planning, and community outreach while building professional skills and networks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student at University of Nevada, Reno.
• Organized, dependable, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications and learning new technology systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry program supplies and materials up to 25 pounds; valid Driver’s License; pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the 4-H team with the delivery of hands-on educational In-School, After School, and Out of School programming.
• Organize, track, and manage educational supplies and materials.
• Assist with program evaluation efforts, including surveys and reporting.
• Support curriculum development and educational lesson preparation.
• Support preparation and logistics for 4-H shows, fairs, exhibits, and special events.
• Assist with volunteer communications, training materials, and program support.
• Provide general administrative and program support as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Dependability

Task management

Communication skills

Driver's license

Background check

Education

Currently enrolled as a student at University of Nevada, Reno

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Nevada 4-H

Nevada 4-H is the youth development program of University of Nevada, Reno Extension. Through hands‑on learning experiences, leadership opportunities, community service, and project‑based education, 4‑H helps young people develop the skills needed to become confident, capable, and engaged citizens.

Students who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth while gaining meaningful professional experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the 4‑H team with the delivery of hands‑on educational In‑School, After School, and Out of School programming
• Organizing, tracking, and managing educational supplies and materials
• Assisting with program evaluation efforts, including surveys and reporting
• Supporting curriculum development and educational lesson preparation
• Supporting preparation and logistics for 4‑H shows, fairs, exhibits, and special events
• Assisting with volunteer communications, training materials, and program support
• Providing general administrative and program support as assigned

What You’ll Gain

• Youth development and educational programming
• Event planning and program coordination
• Curriculum development and delivery
• Volunteer engagement and community outreach
• Evaluation and data management
• Public service and Extension programming

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student at the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications and learning new technology systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to lift and carry program supplies and materials up to 25 pounds and assist with event setup and takedown.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to pass a background check, to include fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, volunteers, or community organizations.
• Interest in youth development, education, agriculture, leadership development, or Extension programming.
• Experience supporting events, workshops, fairs, camps, or educational programs.
• Experience with data entry, evaluation activities, inventory management, or administrative support.
• Familiarity with 4‑H or other positive youth development programs.
• Bilingual proficiency is desirable.

Schedule

20‑25 hours per week. Flexible schedule based on class commitments and program needs. Primarily located at the Washoe County Extension Office. Evening or weekend hours will be required to support special events and youth programs.

Compensation

Grade Student Worker 2 $18.00/hour

ExemptNo Full-Time Equivalent 62.5%

ExemptNo Full-Time Equivalent 62.5%

Why Join Our Team?

This is more than a student job. It’s an opportunity to gain real‑world experience in youth development, education, event planning, volunteer engagement, and program administration while building your professional skills and network. Whether you’re exploring careers in education, human development, agriculture, nonprofit management, communications, or public service, you’ll have the chance to contribute to programs that make a difference in your community.

Company Information

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 Nevada’s original land‑grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 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.

We also rank 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.

We are home to Nevada’s 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.

We deliver on our 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.

We collaborate with world‑renowned organizations such as Apple and Microsoft, ensuring equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiative is an 18‑month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry‑level software engineers by graduation.

In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs).

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s 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).

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s 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).

Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access Zeva Edmondson Director, Title IX Coordinator Center for Civil Rights and Equal Access 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557 [phone] [e-mail] The University of Nevada, Reno, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34C.F.R.Part106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.