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Program Coordinator - Environmental Learning Center

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Working Title

Program Coordinator - Environmental Learning Center

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position qualifies for hybrid / in-office work

Research Professional Position

Posting Number

202500236AP

Position Type

Admin Professional / Research Professional

Classification Title

Technical / Support III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours / Week

Proposed Annual Salary Range

48,000 - $55,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11 : 59pm (MT) on

03 / 03 / 2025

Description of Work Unit

The Environmental Learning Center's mission is to inspire people to connect with and become stewards of our natural world. As an outreach program run through the Warner College of Natural Resources, we connect the knowledge, skills, and talents within the college to the northern Colorado community and act as a learning lab for CSU students interested in gaining skills and experience in environmental education and communication and land management. We create and implement environmental education and service-learning programs for community members of all ages including students across campus.

Position Summary

A program coordinator position is available with Colorado State University and the Environmental Learning Center to be located at CSU's main campus in Fort Collins, CO and the Environmental Learning Center located at 2400 S. Co. Rd. 9 in Fort Collins, CO.

The Program Coordinator oversees all aspects of educational programming. They are in charge of scheduling programs with various community groups (e.g., schools, scout groups, CSU organizations) and coordinating on-going programs (i.e., school out day programs, middle and high school programs, summer camps). This person is the on-site supervisor for our summer camp program. This person helps coordinate field trips and mentorships for our Pulliam Scholars program. This person maintains the registration process for all of our programs. They co-supervise the office hours of our student-hourly employees. They assist in training and managing student staff and perform other administrative tasks such as customer relations, website updates, payment deposits. They are the first-line supervisor during the first month of the summer season.

Required Job Qualifications

  • B.S. in Natural Resources or related field
  • 3 years experience in environmental / outdoor education setting
  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience working with children ages 5 through 18
  • Experience supervising an outdoor, educational summer camp
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • The ability to work independently
  • CPR / First Aid certification
  • Preferred Job Qualifications

  • Experience working in a university setting
  • Experience working with and leading college students
  • Experience leading a small team
  • Experience planning and managing organizational calendar
  • Small group facilitation skills
  • Familiarity with northern Colorado flora, fauna, ecosystems
  • Familiarity with Environmental Learning Center property
  • Experience facilitating art workshops
  • Experience with scientific illustration
  • Essential Duties

    Job Duty Category

    Administrative tasks

    Duty / Responsibility

  • Maintain office environment (phone, email, mail) to ensure effective communication and work efficiency.
  • Percentage Of Time

    Job Duty Category

    Customer service

    Duty / Responsibility

  • Communication effectively with parents, teachers, and other program leaders.
  • Percentage Of Time

    Job Duty Category

    Program coordination

    Duty / Responsibility

  • Manage program registrations, requests, and activities to ensure manageable schedule.
  • Percentage Of Time

    Job Duty Category

    Staff supervision

    Duty / Responsibility

  • Manage staff during their office hours for support and productivity.
  • Observe and offer feedback for new staff during on-site programming.
  • Be on-site for a majority of time during summer camps to help trouble-shoot and manage camp environment.
  • Review all 'custom-created' lesson plans to ensure mission, values, and program characteristics are upheld.
  • Percentage Of Time

    Job Duty Category

    Teaching

    Duty / Responsibility

  • Teach programs when short-staffed to ensure appropriate ratios, customer satisfaction, and teaching effectiveness.
  • Percentage Of Time

    Application Details

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than March 3, 2025 for full consideration at https : / / jobs.colostate.edu / postings / 157434. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

    Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of :

  • Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the 'Cover Letter' slot.
  • Resume
  • References - please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor.
  • 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.

    References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

    Conditions of Employment

    Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver's License

    Search Contact

    Nicole Stafford, nicole.stafford@colostate.edu

    Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    Background Check Policy Statement

    Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and / or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

    Salary : $48,000 - $55,000

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