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Colorado State University CSU Spur Education Facilitator in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleCSU Spur Education Facilitator
Position LocationDenver, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number202400803AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib I
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$43,000 to $50,000
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/03/2024
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Colorado State University ( CSU ) System, along with its partners, has developed a unique and exciting public facility called CSU Spur at the National Western Center in Denver, Colorado. The CSU Spur campus houses three buildings focused on water, food and agriculture, human and animal health, and sustainability. Within the Spur buildings, CSU conducts research and convenes experts from around the globe; students of all ages engage with science and have opportunities for exploratory learning, transforming their thinking about food, water, and health, and the careers available in these fields; and partners join in programming the space and bring evolving content to the year-round campus. The CSU System is made up of CSU in Fort Collins, CSU Pueblo, CSU Global, and initiatives like CSU Spur. More information about CSU Spur is available atwww.csuspur.org.
Position Summary
CSU Spur is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Education Team as Education Facilitators. These individuals will be part of a team delivering programs at the CSU Spur campus in Denver that inspire life-long learners to tackle global problems around food, water, and health, and will play a key role in the future of educational offerings at a brand-new state-of-the art campus.
The Education Facilitators support the CSU Spur vision and Education Team by executing the daily programmatic logistics and delivery necessary for successful educational experiences at Spur for PreK-12th grade audiences, families, community partners, and general campus visitors. This position is responsible for delivering educational content both in classroom program facilitation and exhibit interpretation, engaging with on site visitors, providing off-site and virtual programming, and collaborating with staff and volunteers to support the programmatic goals of the CSU Spur campus.
The Education Facilitator role has a planned weekly schedule, which may include one weekend day (2nd Saturday of the month) and some evenings. Work will occur on site at CSU Spur in Denver and may include outreach events in the community.
This position is supervised by the CSU Spur Education Manager.
Program Areas of Interpretation:
Food: In the Terra building, education staff interpret partners programs on controlled agriculture, food systems education, urban gardening, nutrition education, and food development processes.
Water: In the Hydro building, education staff work with partners like Denver Water to provide experiences around water conservation, quality, and water systems. Programming will include usage of an outdoor backyard garden space that connects to the South Platte River for riparian ecosystem programming.
Health: In the Vida building, the education team interprets live veterinary procedures, equine-assisted services, and equine rehabilitation therapy in partnership with the Dumb Friends League, the Temple Grandin Equine Center, and CSU Equine Sports Medicine, providing opportunities for visitors and school groups to learn about animal and human health through active observation and engagement.
Individuals in this role will learn new and innovative ways to provide educational programming through virtual reality, in person hands-on interactive experiences, virtual experiences, exhibit interpretation, indoor and outdoor learning opportunities, and live interpretation of on-show surgical and animal behavior demonstrations.
Flexibility and an openness to learn and try new ideas and experiences is highly encouraged.
Employees who successfully complete the job duties outlined in this role, which will be evaluated during employee performance reviews, and who consistently demonstrate the capacity to grow responsibilities may have a promotion opportunity for a Lead Facilitator position after one year of working in the Education Facilitator position. The availability of this opportunity will be based on departmental needs and criteria and will include an increase in annual compensation.
Required Job Qualifications
High School Diploma (or GED ) plus 2 years of demonstrated experience leading educational programs, including public speaking and public demonstrations.
Experience includes working with educators and children, families, and multigenerational audiences, which may include working in schools, informal education, or customer service.
Available to work a diverse weekly schedule, including evenings, weekdays, and weekends.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel).
Preferred Job Qualifications
Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education, environmental education, family engagement, biological sciences, hydrology, or agriculture
3 or more years of demonstrated experience leading educational programs, including public speaking and public demonstrations.
Ability to facilitate programs in both Spanish and English.
Familiar with scientific concepts surrounding food, water, and environmental health.
Knowledgeable in informal educational interpretative techniques and experiential learning.
Demonstrated experience leading programming virtually.
Demonstrated professional experience collaborating and working with volunteers.
Demonstrated experience delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities in urban and rural settings.
Demonstrated experience developing educational programming independently and in partnership with stakeholders.
Demonstrated exceptional verbal and written communication skills in preparing and presenting information.
Passion and excitement for connecting visitors to food, water, and health.
Have a positive attitude and the ability to be dependable, proactive, resourceful, and flexible.
Familiarity with CSU System’s colleges and programs.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryProgram Facilitation
Duty/Responsibility
Lead educational programs for multigenerational audiences, PreK-12th grade school groups, educators, and events.
Lead program and classroom set up and clean up.
Maintain classroom spaces, materials, and educational facilities.
Collaborate with education team to ensure programmatic details are organized.
Utilize interpretation techniques to communicate effectively in noisy, crowded situations and adapt to unexpected situations.
Engage students and multigenerational visitors through exhibit interpretation, including interpreting procedures, demonstrations, and scientific research happening throughout the buildings at CSU Spur.
Collaborate with on- and off-site faculty, veterinary specialists, researchers, and partners to deliver program interpretation.
Support evaluation through data collection.
Participate in new staff training and onboarding.
Support training and onboarding of new staff, volunteers, and student hourly employees.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
Ability to travel off site for events and school programs to represent CSU Spur and the CSU System.
Ability to lift and move educational materials may be a part of daily activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Percentage Of Time80
Job Duty CategoryProgram Development and Support
Duty/Responsibility
Support educational team projects as assigned including exhibit guide creation, materials development, lesson planning, visitor services development, virtual program creation, public program creation, etc.
Work with the Education Manager and Education Coordinators to organize and manage education program systems and logistics as needed.
Support development of new program offerings and educational materials as needed in collaboration with Education Team.
Support program evaluation.
Support organization of materials for group visits and public presentations.
Percentage Of Time15
Job Duty CategoryEducation Team Support
Duty/Responsibility
Attend and contribute to team meetings.
Support the growth and development of CSU Spur programmatic goals.
Support part-time hourly and AmeriCorps staff members as assigned.
Percentage Of Time5
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactAdrienne Sedlak; adrienne.sedlak@colostate.edu
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