EDUCATION & INFORMATION OFFICER

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Cannabis Compliance Board is recruiting for an Education & Information Officer (EIO) responsible for researching issues relevant to the agency and its stakeholders; developing, coordinating, presenting, and monitoring educational programs; and ensuring course content reflects current marketplace conditions and applicable laws. The role facilitates communication between the target population and government agencies, prepares media releases and informational materials, and conducts community outreach to assess educational needs and promote awareness of available resources. The EIO responds to inquiries from the public and media, provides technical assistance, and collaborates with public and private organizations to coordinate educational efforts. Additional responsibilities include managing media relations, creating and distributing press materials, designing curricula and instructional materials, and delivering presentations using a variety of educational methods. The position also oversees grant funded programs, including proposal development, budget preparation, contract monitoring, and curriculum approval. The EIO reviews and monitors licensure related education programs for statutory compliance, recommends course and instructor approvals, conducts audits, and performs related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, Education and Information Officers research issues of concern to the agency and the relevant target population; develop, coordinate and/or present educational programs; review, revise and monitor courses of instruction to reflect current marketplace and applicable law; audit instructor presentations to ensure quality instruction is provided in accordance with program requirements; facilitate communication among the target population and federal and State agencies; develop media releases, newsletters and informational brochures. Areas of specialization include: securities, real estate, mortgage lending, public safety and health.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an area of specialization relevant to the agency to which assigned and two years of professional experience which included responsibilities for researching, writing, instructing, and presenting informational and educational material; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Conduct community outreach efforts; develop, create and analyze needs assessments, surveys and evaluations to determine community attitudes and the target population needing education in a specific area; participate in community groups, professional organizations and agency meetings; create awareness of personnel and budgetary resources available; encourage activities to share information and solve problems of interest.

Research current information on relevant issues in response to inquiries from the public, media, and various agencies and groups; advise and give technical assistance; participate with public and private agencies and organizations in coordinating educational efforts.

In accordance with agency policies, initiate and establish rapport with the media in order to promote public education; receive inquiries from any media source; acquire information from appropriate sources and ensure accuracy of information released; write and distribute press releases, columns, and articles.

Educate the public and professionals regarding agency programs; develop and/or present educational programs; determine the target group and which educational methods to use; develop appropriate curriculum with specific goals, objectives and activities; understand, develop and use electronic methods of instructional delivery; design visual aids and education materials; coordinate, schedule and conduct presentations.

Manage grant funded education programs; prepare requests for proposal; evaluate proposals for approval or prepare submissions for committee evaluation; chair a selection committee; prepare program budgets; develop and/or monitor contracts and cooperative agreements; present curriculum to a commission for approval; approve expenditure of funds.

Review, revise and monitor educational programs required for licensure to ensure programs are in compliance with statutory requirements and current marketplace; review and recommend approval or disapproval of courses of instruction and instructors; recommend course accreditation; establish and implement procedures for conducting audits of pre-licensing, continuing education courses and instructor presentations; establish and implement procedures for acceptance of alternative education courses; investigate and recommend resolution of student complaints.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: research methods and statistical analysis; media reporting, to include effective methods and practices for developing and presenting information to each medium; desktop publishing, printing/typesetting terminology, layout and format design; word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software; videoconferencing, webinar and other related media.

General knowledge of: a variety of effective education methods and techniques relating to children, teenagers and/or adults.

Ability to: gather, catalog, and disseminate a wide variety of information pertaining to the target population; scan materials quickly and assimilate pertinent and relevant facts; write grammatically correct articles, press releases, technical reports, and educational materials in a clear and concise manner; persuade, encourage, inform, and generate interest and enthusiasm through oral presentations and written communications; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, various agencies and organizations, the media, and the public.

Recruiter Contact Information: Dan LaBarbera, d.labarbera@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 4/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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