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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 jobs@unr.edu.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to join our team as a Community Outreach Specialist within the Native American Programs. This position is funded by the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) grant and requires a reservation agent living on the Walker River Reservation. The position reports to the Coordinator of Native American Programs and plays a vital role in empowering Native American farmers, ranchers, and youth through education, mentorship, and collaboration.
As the Community Outreach Specialist, you will design and implement programs that provide education in agriculture, nutrition, youth development, and entrepreneurship. You will collaborate with tribal entities on USDA programs, irrigation management, and food sovereignty initiatives, fostering community engagement and skill-building through 4-H programs and tribal departments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Graduation and four years of related work experience; OR Associate’s Degree and three years of related work experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience; OR Master’s Degree and one year of related work experience.
Related experience in community outreach; exposure to natural resources and/or agricultural topics or a related field. Engagement to Native American populations required.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Must have a valid Nevada State Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Successful fingerprinting/background check.
SCHEDULE AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position has a variable work schedule based on program needs to include occasional weekend/evening work. Occasional travel within assigned location is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of tribal government structures and Native American agricultural production.
- Strong skills in event planning, program development, and communication.
- Familiarity with 4-H youth development programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
COMPENSATION GRADE
Administrative Faculty B
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
REMARKABLE RETIREMENT
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
PERKS OF WORKING AT UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- No state income tax!
GRANTS-IN-AID FOR FACULTY EMPLOYEES
The University is proud to provide a 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. Faculty Grants-in-Aid.
FACULTY DUAL CAREER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program.
SEARCH CONTACT
Search Coordinator – Lindsey Barnes, lindseybarnes@unr.edu
EXEMPT
Yes
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT
100.0%
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 the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.
Attach the following attachments to your application
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three 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.
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 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 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). 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.
INTRODUCTION
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 jobs@unr.edu.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to join our team as a Community Outreach Specialist within the Native American Programs. This position is funded by the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) grant and requires a reservation agent living on the Walker River Reservation. The position reports to the Coordinator of Native American Programs and plays a vital role in empowering Native American farmers, ranchers, and youth through education, mentorship, and collaboration.
As the Community Outreach Specialist, you will design and implement programs that provide education in agriculture, nutrition, youth development, and entrepreneurship. You will collaborate with tribal entities on USDA programs, irrigation management, and food sovereignty initiatives, fostering community engagement and skill-building through 4-H programs and tribal departments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Graduation and four years of related work experience; OR Associate’s Degree and three years of related work experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree and two years of related work experience; OR Master’s Degree and one year of related work experience.
Related experience in community outreach; exposure to natural resources and/or agricultural topics or a related field. Engagement to Native American populations required.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Must have a valid Nevada State Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Successful fingerprinting/background check.
SCHEDULE AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position has a variable work schedule based on program needs to include occasional weekend/evening work. Occasional travel within assigned location is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of tribal government structures and Native American agricultural production.
- Strong skills in event planning, program development, and communication.
- Familiarity with 4-H youth development programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
COMPENSATION GRADE
Administrative Faculty B
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
REMARKABLE RETIREMENT
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
PERKS OF WORKING AT UNR
- Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
- Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
- Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
- Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
- Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
- No state income tax!
GRANTS-IN-AID FOR FACULTY EMPLOYEES
The University is proud to provide a 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. Faculty Grants-in-Aid.
FACULTY DUAL CAREER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program.
SEARCH CONTACT
Search Coordinator – Lindsey Barnes, lindseybarnes@unr.edu
EXEMPT
Yes
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT
100.0%
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 the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.
Attach the following attachments to your application
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three 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.
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 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 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). 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.
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Search Community Specialist Jobs in NevadaCommunity Specialist Jobs in Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies in Nevada sponsor visas for community specialist roles?
Las Vegas-based employers in gaming and hospitality, including MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, have documented sponsorship histories for communications and community-facing roles. Reno's growing technology sector, anchored by companies like Switch and emerging data center operators, also sponsors community and marketing specialists. Larger corporations with established HR infrastructure are generally more consistent sponsors than smaller regional employers.
Which visa types realistically fit a community specialist role in Nevada?
The H-1B visa is the most common path, provided the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as communications, marketing, or public relations, qualifying it as a specialty occupation. F-1 students may work under OPT while seeking employer sponsorship. For Australian nationals, the E-3 visa offers a cap-exempt alternative. Canadian and Mexican nationals cannot use TN visa for community specialist roles, as the position is not on the USMCA profession list.
How to find community specialist visa sponsorship jobs in Nevada?
Migrate Mate lists Nevada employers with verified visa sponsorship histories for community specialist and related marketing roles, searchable by city and role type. Focusing your search on Las Vegas and Reno, where hospitality, gaming, and technology employers cluster, gives you the strongest results. Migrate Mate's database reflects actual employer sponsorship activity, so you can prioritize companies that have sponsored comparable roles rather than applying speculatively.
Which Nevada cities have the most community specialist sponsorship jobs?
Las Vegas accounts for the majority of community specialist sponsorship activity in Nevada, driven by its large hospitality, entertainment, and convention industries that require community engagement professionals. Reno is the second-strongest market, supported by a growing technology and logistics corridor and the University of Nevada, Reno, which generates local talent pipelines. Henderson and North Las Vegas contribute smaller but increasing numbers of roles through retail and healthcare employers.
Are there state-specific factors that affect community specialist sponsorship in Nevada?
Nevada's economy is heavily weighted toward hospitality and gaming, so community specialist roles here often emphasize guest experience, event programming, and brand community management rather than purely digital or B2B community work. Employers in these industries are accustomed to international hiring and tend to have established HR and legal infrastructure for sponsorship. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas and University of Nevada, Reno both produce graduates in communications and marketing who feed into local employer pipelines.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored community specialist jobs in Nevada?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.