Community Outreach Specialist

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada, US
Community outreach
Overdose prevention education
Supply maintenance and management
This position supports the project team to develop and implement community projects undertaken by the School of Public Health, primarily responsible for conducting community outreach to provide 1-on-1 overdose prevention education discussions

Job Summary

  • This position supports the project team to develop and implement community projects undertaken by the School of Public Health, primarily responsible for conducting community outreach to provide 1-on-1 overdose prevention education discussions.
  • The role involves supply maintenance and management, building and maintaining community relations, and making community referrals, requiring a driver's license and frequent travel within the Reno/Sparks community.
  • The University of Nevada, Reno offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a remarkable retirement plan with a 19.25% employer match, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, generous leave, and fitness center access.

Matching Summary

This position supports the project team to develop and implement community projects undertaken by the School of Public Health, primarily responsible for conducting community outreach to provide 1-on-1 overdose prevention education discussions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Community outreach
  • Overdose prevention education
  • Supply maintenance and management
  • Community relations building
  • Community referrals

Nice-to-have

  • Lived experience with substance use
  • Lived experience with homelessness
  • Variable work schedule flexibility

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma and three years of related work experience
  • Associate's degree and two years of related work experience
  • Bachelor’s degree and one year of related work experience
  • Master’s degree
  • Driver's license
  • Frequent travel within Reno/Sparks community

Work Rights

Not specified

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