Overview
Extension County Coordinator, Lyon & Mineral Counties
About Us
University of Nevada, Reno Extension is a major unit of the University and resides in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. Extension uses peer-reviewed research to find solutions to community-based issues and needs within six broad legislatively mandated areas: Agriculture; Children, Youth, and Families; Community Development; Health and Nutrition; Horticulture; and Natural Resources. The mission is to discover, develop, disseminate, preserve and use knowledge to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of people and their communities. Extension has offices in 16 of Nevada’s 17 counties with programs that span large urban centers with over two million residents to isolated ranching and farming communities of several hundred or fewer inhabitants. https://extension.unr.edu/default.aspx
Job Description
Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Impact in Rural Nevada Communities!
The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is seeking a dynamic, community-focused Extension County Coordinator to identify and bring in community educational programming in Lyon and Mineral Counties. This full-time position is based in Yerington, NV, with weekly travel to Hawthorne, NV, and reports directly to the Extension Northern Area Director.
The Extension County Coordinator plays a vital leadership role in identifying community needs, managing offices and staff, and facilitating community change through research-based programs. Through strong partnerships with county commissions, local agencies, and statewide experts, the Coordinator will support Extension educational programming in:
Agriculture and horticulture
Children, youth, and families
Community and economic development
Health and nutrition
Natural resources
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills who is passionate about community engagement, program innovation, and helping others thrive.
What You’ll Do
Serve as the primary liaison between the University and local communities
Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with local governments, community groups, and university experts
Manage Extension offices in both counties and provide supervisory oversight for administrative and programming staff
Identify local needs and coordinate the implementation of statewide programs
Foster inclusive and culturally responsive outreach that engages diverse populations
Represent Extension in public settings and cultivate community trust
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of related professional experience, OR
Master’s degree and two (2) years of related professional experience
Related Experience: community education programming and office management, or a closely related field
This position requires the successful candidate to complete a criminal background and fingerprint check.
Preferred Qualifications
We are especially interested in candidates who demonstrate:
Positive leadership skills
Knowledge of community education
Strong management and staff supervision skills
Experience with fiscal oversight and resource management
Excellent communication and public engagement skills
Ability to provide social media engagement and outreach
Talent to work effectively with diverse populations and stakeholders
Licensure
A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license within 30 days of appointment.
Schedule and Travel
Work some nights and weekends
Moderate travel within the state with some overnight stays
Occasional out-of-state travel is required for conferences and meetings.
Compensation
Administrative Faculty – C
This position’s budgeted salary is $72,150.
Search Contacts
Search Coordinator – Judy Schlegel, jschlegel@unr.edu
Hiring Manager – Holly Gatzke, gatzkeh@unr.edu
For full consideration, All applications must be submitted through the UNR job site:
https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/Extension-Lyon—University-of-Nevada-Reno/Extension-County-Coordinator–Lyon—Mineral-Counties_R0147850-1
This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
About University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno Extension is a major unit of the University and resides in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. Extension uses peer-reviewed research to find solutions to community-based issues and needs within six broad legislatively mandated areas: Agriculture; Children, Youth, and Families; Community Development; Health and Nutrition; Horticulture; and Natural Resources. The mission is to discover, develop, disseminate, preserve and use knowledge to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of people and their communities. Extension has offices in 16 of Nevada’s 17 counties with programs that span large urban centers with over two million residents to isolated ranching and farming communities of several hundred or fewer inhabitants.
