Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week29-40

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationCortez, CO

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

CSU Extension, a division of the Office of Engagement & Extension, is a major component of the University’s outreach. Extension is dedicated to serving current and future needs of Coloradans by providing educational information and programs across the state. To learn more about Extension, visit:https://extension.colostate.edu/

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to reviewColorado State University’s Principles of Community (http://diversity.colostate.edu/principles-of-community) that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service and engagement.

Search Contact Emailt.wilson@colostate.edu

Position Summary

This position will support the 4-H Youth Development Extension Specialist with a focus on creating an agriculture program and preparing for the Montezuma County Fair. Including but not limited to, contacting local agriculture producers, contact catering companies, creating judging folders, contacting sponsors, creating social media posts, working with the Fair Board, and interacting/corresponding with 4-H members and parents. Since this is a position that works with youth, there are different situations that arise in the office, and we ask that privacy is respected and kept confidential during these situations.

This position will start June 1st and run through August 9th (flexible with start and end dates) with working up to 29 hours a week. Except the week before the fair, it will be up to 40 hours.

Position Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work with attention to detail, accuracy, and timely.

• General office skills such as filing, organizing materials, etc.

• Communication (oral, written, listening, and public speaking/presentation) skills.

• Computer literacy; Word, Publisher, Excel, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities.

• Experience working with youth in an educational setting (4-H experience a plus).

• Knowledge of basic cash handling and fiscal responsibility.

• Demonstrated skill working with people as individuals and in groups.

• Willingness to assist other staff in the performance of their duties.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other agencies and departments, and the public.

Posting Details

Working TitleExtension Summer Intern, Montezuma County

Posting Number202400336T

DepartmentCSU Extension - Western Region

Salary Range$14.42/hr

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Close Date06/02/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, all materials must be received directly athttps://jobs.colostate.edu/no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Please submit the following to apply:

• Resume

For questions regarding the application process, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at (970) 491-5836 or emailoeo@colostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Tierney Wilson att.wilson@colostate.edu.

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.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Diversity Statement

Personal or professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources and/or accountability for diversity and inclusion outcomes.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryYouth Agriculture Program

Duty/Responsibility

• Contacting local agriculture producers for possible tours.

• Contacting catering companies for lunches during the program.

• Creating icebreakers and other activities for the youth to participate in.

• Create registration packet for participants.

Percentage Of Time50%

Job Duty CategoryMontezuma County Fair

Duty/Responsibility

• Learn the FairEntry system.

• Create Social Media Posts.

• Put together livestock packets.

• Put together judging folders.

• Help coordinate judging times.

• Create Supreme Exhibitor Tests.

Percentage Of Time50%

References

Minimum References Required3

Maximum References Required

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents