What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ute Learning Garden Associate Program Coordinator position at Colorado State University?
Classification Title
Temporary Hourly
Employment Category
Temporary
Is this an Hourly position?
Yes
Work Hours/Week
30
Overtime Eligible?
Yes
Position Location
Grand Junction, CO
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?
Yes
Description of Work Unit
The Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE) was organized in 2006 to advance CSU’s engagement and outreach missions. OEE includes CSU Extension, CSU Extended Campus (including CSU Online), the Colorado Water Center and a variety of vibrant programs that engage the teaching, research, extension, and service missions of Colorado State University. The Vice President for Engagement and Extension (VPEE) is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE works collaboratively across all Colleges and offices on campus, and has strong engagement programs throughout Colorado, the Western US and globally. At any given time, OEE includes over 400 employees. The total of budgets is approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. Annually, CSU Extended Campus garners enrollments of over 10,000 learners and CSU Extension delivers approximately 500,000 educational contacts.
The Tri River Area (TRA) is a four-county partnership including Mesa, Delta, Montrose, and Ouray counties. Mesa County has a population of approximately 157,000, and the county office is located in Grand Junction. The area population is growing as people relocate for employment, retirement, and the desirability of the area as a place to live. Natural wonders provide abundant year-round recreational activities including camping, skiing, hiking, hunting, and fishing.
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 review Colorado State University’s Principles of Community that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement.
Search Contact Email
Jeff.Pieper@colostate.edu
Position Summary
The Ute Learning Garden, Non-student hourly, will support the CSU Extension Tri River Area Horticulture staff in two realms, the management of the Clifford Duncan Memorial Garden, and the development of a strategic plan for a tribal nursery. The Clifford Duncan Memorial Garden is a native plant garden in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, the US Forest Service, and the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation. It contains plants native to the Grand Valley and structures important to Ute people. It serves as a learning garden and CSU Extension hosts hundreds of visitors each year on guided tours, hosted by trained docents. Visitors include students of all ages, adult learners, and others. The garden is located behind the Mesa County Extension office at 2775 US 50, Grand Junction, CO, 81503.
The Ute Learning Garden, Research Associate will work with County Extension staff, the BLM and Ute Indian tribal members to maintain and improve the garden, support programming, and develop a strategic plan for a tribal nursery. Job duties will include caring for the garden, improving garden signage and interpretation, advertising the garden, training docents, creating new activities, travel to Ute lands, and coordinating with the tribe on materials, workshops, and the development of a strategic plan for a tribal nursery.
Funding for this position is made possible by continued support from the BLM as well funding from an America’s Public Lands Planning Grant. This full-time position is anticipated to last 1 year, with possible extension, pending performance and continued funding. If additional funding is not secured, this position will end or may be reduced in time/effort.
The primary office location for this position is Grand Junction, Colorado. The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekend work will be necessary. This is a fully in-office/in-person position that will work in the Mesa County Extension Office.
Position Minimum Qualifications
- Completed high school diploma or G.E.D
- One year of experience working with and training volunteers.
- Ability to communicate through teaching, public speaking/presentation, and writing as demonstrated through application materials and experience.
- Exhibits organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience working with people as individuals and in groups; ability to forge equitable and successful partnerships with other professionals and organizations.
- Demonstrated basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
- Ability to operate hand and mechanical garden tools and machinery.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completed Associates of Arts or Sciences
- Garden or landscape maintenance experience such as weed control, planting, pruning, and other general maintenance.
- One year of experience in ethnobotany program development.
- One year of experience identifying and working with Colorado native plants
- Experience educating youth on how to identify Colorado native plants.
Posting Details
Working Title
Ute Learning Garden Associate Program Coordinator
Posting Number
202500103T
Department
CSU Extension - Western Region
Salary Range
$20.00-$22.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Employee Benefits
Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit area: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/
Close Date
02/15/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, all materials must be received directly at https://jobs.colostate.edu/ no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Please submit the following to apply:
- Resume
For questions regarding the program, the position, qualifications, or job duties please contact Jeff Pieper at Jeff.Pieper@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
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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 the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
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 Category
Ute Learning Garden Research Operations
Duty/Responsibility
- Help coordinate requests for tours with volunteer docents.
- Facilitate training for docents.
- Coordinate with partners including Ute tribe on workshops and other events.
- Market the garden tours to local schools and groups.
- Create new activities for groups and docents.
- Development of interpretive material and signage for garden.
- Maintain and update docent training materials.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Job Duty Category
Development of Tribal Nursery Strategic Plan
Duty/Responsibility
- Research other Intertribal nurseries.
- Travel to Ute Indian tribal lands for consultation meetings and to develop partnerships.
- Attend planning meetings with grantors and Ute Indian Tribal members.
- Attend national conferences to gain better understanding of Intertribal nurseries.
- Assist in creating detailed strategic nursery plan to deliver to UIT and BLM.
Percentage Of Time
40%
Job Duty Category
Ute Learning Garden Development and Equipment Maintenance
Duty/Responsibility
- Identify and source plants of ethnobotanical importance.
- Plant new beds in the garden.
- Maintenance of garden structures.
- Installation, creation, and maintenance of signage.
- Coordinate seasonal installation and removal of nugan (tepee).
- Cleaning and care of tools.
Percentage Of Time
20%
References
Minimum References Required
Maximum References Required
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