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Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Government Affairs as task supervisor, the Student Worker for the Office of Government and Community Engagement will have the opportunity to assist the development and implementation of the University’s governmental engagement program and how it cultivates and enhances the University's relationships at the federal, state and the local government levels. The student worker will have the opportunity to assist with outreach, communication, GOTV campaigns, and event planning , focusing on strategic government and community engagement. This includes organizing meetings , workshops, and events, as well as monitoring local government changes and preparing communications for key stakeholders and elected officials. The S tudent W orker will learn and support strategic initiatives, events, and advocacy efforts related to higher education priorities.
Opportunities and Leadership Development:
Helping to plan community and University events
Assisting with federal, state, and local government policy work
Planning and executing events and strategy with elected officials
Attending government meetings and providing key memos and notes for University leadership
Working on community engagement and Latinx initiatives
Goals and Expectations of the Student Worker:
A thorough understanding of how the University works with local, state, and federal government entities , and how our department seeks to advocate on behalf of our institution
Knowledge of how to properly plan an on-campus event with an elected official, including parking needs, agendas for stakeholders, and clear purpose/plan to execute successfully
A working understanding of how various University departments work together to achieve a shared goal
Our expectation is that the Student Worker is interested in learning and growing, and is willing to be flexible and involved with various quick-moving tasks
Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno during the Fall ‘26 semester
An intermediate knowledge of local, state, and federal government structure
Proficiency using Outlook and formatting documents in Microsoft Word and Excel, and PowerPoint
Must have a driver’s license and personal transportation
Desire to learn about the Government Affairs and the community and advocacy process
Individual should be comfortable with both internal-research and external-networking portions of this position
Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new tasks
Flexibility and creative with project instructions
Applicants must be available for work during our office hours of 8-5 PM,
Monday-Friday, and must work at least 3 hours in a given shift.
Some availability on weekends for events is preferable.
During the Nevada Legislative Session, role would shift most days to be in Carson City office.
Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1
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 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 [email protected] .
Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
Resume – (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)
References – (required)
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. 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 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 .
