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Student Worker - Office of Government and Community Engagement

University of Nevada, Reno
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jun 2026

About the role

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. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. 

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 Student Worker 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  

 

Required Qualifications

  •  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

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