Student Worker - Program Assistant, Washoe County Master Gardener

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].

Job Description

University of Nevada, Reno Extension is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student to join the Washoe County Master Gardener Program. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in program evaluation, data analysis, community education, and nonprofit-style program administration while supporting one of Extension's most recognized volunteer programs. The position will help document and showcase the impact of Master Gardener volunteers across Washoe County through year-end reporting and impact statement development. This position is not on the main University of Nevada, Reno campus and is located in our extension University of Nevada, Reno campus in Washoe County.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize program data from Master Gardener activities and events.

• Assist with year-end reporting and impact documentation.

• Research, draft, and edit impact statements highlighting program outcomes and community benefits.

• Compile volunteer, education, and outreach data into reporting templates and databases.

• Review records for accuracy and completeness.

• Assist with data entry, spreadsheet management, and record maintenance.

• Support administrative projects and special assignments related to Extension horticulture programming.

• Collaborate with Extension faculty, staff, and Master Gardener volunteers to gather information and success stories.

What You'll Gain

This position provides valuable experience for students interested in:

• Public administration

• Nonprofit management

• Data analysis and reporting

• Communications and storytelling

• Community engagement

• Program evaluation

• Agriculture, horticulture, environmental sciences, or Extension education

Required Qualifications

• Current University of Nevada, Reno student enrollment.​

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in communications, journalism, public administration, social sciences, environmental sciences, agriculture, horticulture, business, or a related field.

• Experience with data entry, reporting, research, or program evaluation.

• Interest in gardening, horticulture, sustainability, or community education.

Schedule

Up to 15 hours per week, to potentially include some evening and/or weekend activities. Flexible schedule around class schedule

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 3

$18.00/hour

Contact Information

For questions about the position, please contact: Rachel McClure, Hiring Manager - [email protected] 

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

37.5%

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 attachments will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected].

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) Please submit a brief cover letter describing what skills or opportunities you hope to gain from this position.

Coursework – (optional) Please submit a brief list of coursework or job experience relevant to this position.

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.

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). 

About Us

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. 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 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. 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 University’s 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.

Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate 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). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s 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 that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

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.

For more information, please visit the University’s website.

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