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Job Posted
January 25, 2024
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Remote
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Website
Contact Name
Susan Brown
Contact Email
susan.brown@colostate.edu
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Deadline to Apply
Location
Fort Collins, CO
United States
Summary
Live and work in a beautiful mountain valley for the summer and/or fall season at the Mountain Campus. Be part of a small community of staff working towards a common goal.
Nestled in a beautiful, secluded mountain valley at an elevation of 9,000 ft. (2,743m) lies Colorado State University's 1,600-acre Mountain Campus. As a site for student learning, conferences, workshops, meetings, and retreats, the Mountain Campus offers a unique opportunity to leave the hectic pace of urban life behind and be immersed in the natural world of the Rocky Mountains. The Mountain Campus exists to serve the Colorado State University community and the surrounding region for academic field studies, educationally focused conferences and mountain research. The campus is open from Mid-May to Mid-October. Live and work in a beautiful mountain valley for the summer and fall seasons at the Mountain Campus. Be part of a small community of staff working towards a common goal. Enjoy the mountain lifestyle – hiking, fishing, mountain biking, trail running and rock climbing.
⦁ Typical full season: Mid-May to Mid-October
⦁ Located 53 miles west of Fort Collins at 9,000 feet in a remote mountain valley
⦁ Free housing provided by the University in shared, on-site housing.
⦁ 3 meals a day provided free
⦁ No pets are permitted
⦁ No cell phone service at the Mountain Campus
Hiring will be based upon experience in related work situations, living experiences, and personal interest. We believe strongly in the “team” concept and the ability of applicants to work and live well with others in our remote setting. Individuals will be selected for an interview through a screening process. See the full position descriptions on our website (https://mountaincampus.colostate.edu/about/employment/positions-available/) for more detail.
Eco Experience Instructor Position Summary:
Eco-Experience is an environmental education program offered to mainly 5th graders (though some schools attend with middle school participants). These positions (8) provide class instruction and daily oversight for the program, lead campfire and evening activities, assist with mealtime duties in the dining center, help coordinate logistics with teachers, facilitate ropes course and adventure components, and guide day hikes. A strong passion for outdoor activities and environmental education and previous experience working with youth in the outdoors is strongly recommended. This position starts in Mid-August and finishes in Mid-October, though you are welcome to apply for both the Eco Experience Instructor position and summer seasonal work at the Mountain Campus. In addition to completing the application provided, there are supplementary materials that must be submitted for these positions; if you have indicated interest in this position, Susan Brown (susan.brown@colostate.edu) will be in touch with more instruction.
Compensation Information
Pay rate begins at $16.50/hour.
Employee Benefit information can be found on HR’s Website: https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/.