Job Description

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is inviting applications for a Community Outreach Specialist. This position supports the project team to develop and implement community projects undertaken by the School of Public Health. The position reports to the Project Coordinator and/or the Principal Investigator. The specialist is primarily responsible for conducting community outreach to provided 1-on-1 overdose prevention education discussions to individuals who use opioids and well as provide overdose prevention supplies and materials to individuals and entities in the community. Additional duties include: supply maintenance and management, building and maintaining community relations, and making community referrals.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma and three years of related work experience; OR

Associate's degree and two years of related work experience; OR

Bachelor’s degree and one year of related work experience; OR

Master’s degree

Related Experience: Previous work experience as an outreach worker or a related field or lived experience with substance use disorder and/or homelessness

Schedule or Travel Requirements

Driver's license

Variable work schedule to include some nights and weekends

Frequent travel within Reno/Sparks community

Up to 50% of the work will be walking and standing while conducting outreach. Outreach may at times be conducted in inclement weather (heat and cold).

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty - A

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

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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.

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No state income tax!