Job Information
Colorado State University 29-24 Extension Program Coordinator, Horticulture Volunteer and Outreach, Jefferson County in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working Title29-24 Extension Program Coordinator, Horticulture Volunteer and Outreach, Jefferson County
Position LocationGolden, Colorado
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number202401009AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies1
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary RangeThe starting salary will be in the range of $55,000-$68,000 (commensurate on academic credentials and professional experience).
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) on06/30/2024
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 budget 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.
Jefferson County is one of the five counties making up the Denver metropolitan area. Once an agricultural and mining area, Jefferson County is now a thriving suburban, business, industrial and residential community interspersed with small farms, urban agriculture and ranchettes. It’s located where the great plains meet the Rocky Mountains with some of the most magnificent scenery in the country. Outdoor lovers have three national forests and two state parks to choose from as well as a vibrant Open Space parks system. The Jefferson County Extension office, along with this position, is staffed by a county director; two 4-H youth development specialists; a family and consumer sciences specialist; a horticulture specialist; a natural resources specialist; a 4-H program assistant; and support staff. The team is committed to serving three priority areas for Jefferson County: Land, Youth, and Community. We believe in education, collaboration, and collaborative innovation that meets the needs of our community. To learn more about Jefferson County Extension, visit the website at httg://jeffco.extension.colostate.edu or the Colorado State University Extension website at: httg://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 review Colorado State University’sPrinciples of Community (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/principles-of-community/) that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement. Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides anEmployee Study Privilege (https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/other-benefit-programs/academic-privileges/) with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.
Position Summary
The Extension Program Coordinator, Horticulture Volunteer and Outreach, Jefferson County will oversee the coordination of all aspects for the Colorado Master Gardener ( CMG ) program and the administrative assistance and volunteer coordination for Native Plant Master ( NPM ) program in Jefferson County. We are seeking a passionate and skilled coordinator who has experience in managing volunteer teams, and a willingness to learn the CMG and NPM program administration, programming and outreach needs. Primary duties include volunteer recruitment, retention, training and coordination; volunteer tracking; support for CMG and NPM activities that engage the public; ongoing recognition; documentation of program accomplishments; administrative support of CMG and NPM ; and program reporting. Horticulture and Natural Resources teammates are expected to work in strong collaboration together on budgeting, program management, and systems designed to meet the needs of Jefferson County volunteers and community. This position works closely with a team of volunteers and identifies Jeffco community training needs and interests, selects programs, markets, and coordinates non-credit educational programming to youth and adult audiences using a variety of delivery methods. The individual in this position works as a member of the local county Extension team and as a local representative of Colorado State University. This individual works under the supervision of the Extension Director for Jefferson County, and under the leadership of the Horticulture and Natural Resource Specialists, both of whom work in strong collaboration with this position and programs it serves.
This position is a front-facing position who will work closely with many volunteers, colleagues, and partners; the position will primarily work on-site at the office in Golden, some hybrid hours and flexibility in schedules are possible.
Required Job Qualifications
Completed bachelor’s degree.
Experience in volunteer management or closely related field.
Ability to manage time and competing priorities to meet deadlines and support constituents well.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in program efforts.
Ability to communicate through teaching, public speaking/presentation, and writing as demonstrated through application materials and experience.
Demonstrated experience working with people as individuals and in groups; ability to forge equitable and successful partnerships with community members, professionals, and organizations.
Demonstrated use of technology including experience with database management and marketing creation.
Experience building marketing materials to educate, recruit and inform broad audiences.
Completion of Colorado Master Gardener and Native Plant Master training or willingness to obtain training.
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Extension will not sponsor a visa for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Completed masters degree.
Knowledge or experience working with Master Gardener, Master Naturalist or Native Plant Master, or similar community education programs.
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 Duties
Job Duty CategoryVolunteer Recruitment, Development, and Management
Duty/Responsibility
Maintain, strengthen, and grow the County CMG and NPM program through coordinating the following activities – recruiting, interviewing, selecting, training, deploying, and recognizing volunteers; establishing project teams and coordinating volunteer project managers, tracking hours, monitoring, and redirecting project implementation as needed.
Align processes within CMG and NPM programs that enhance the volunteer experience and meeting of shared goals such as volunteer management systems, outreach, and resource sharing.
Help the public gain answers to horticultural and program related questions through CMG and NPM volunteers.
Instill quality customer service skills and diagnostic protocols in volunteers.
Provide guidance and support for volunteers and volunteer projects in the community.
Educate, manage, and support volunteers in use of a volunteer database that includes electronic scheduling and tracking, maintain email contact lists and databases, and create summary reports.
Organize continuing education opportunities for Extension volunteers.
Percentage Of Time65%
Job Duty CategoryProgram Planning, Development, Delivery, Evaluation, and Reporting
Duty/Responsibility
Coordination of all aspects for the Colorado Master Gardener ( CMG ) program.
Administrative assistance and volunteer coordination for Native Plant Master ( NPM ) program in Jefferson County including marketing, course input, course prep, and volunteer recruitment and retention.
Responsible for data collection and reporting for relevant program areas.
Create a monthly newsletter alongside CMG volunteers.
Collect and reports data, stories, pictures, and marketing to include in various CSU , Jeffco and Open Space publications, websites, social media, etc.
Based on community needs, assist in developing, delivering, and evaluating research based educational programming and information to the public using a variety of educational venues.
Provide customer service to volunteers and community.
Develop and promote culturally appropriate programming that is inclusive of youth and adult audiences that are diverse and/or underserved.
Actively participate in, develop a plan to invest and regularly report program activities and outcomes to the appropriate Program Reporting Units and other Extension program and reporting teams as appropriate to help focus, develop and implement local, area and regional program efforts.
Participate in Colorado Master Gardener, Master Naturalist and/or Native Plant Master program leadership teams; and attend statewide volunteer coordination meetings.
Follow state program guidelines.
Participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate or required by the position.
Assist with updating and maintaining all website and social media platforms with relevant program related content and information.
Experience building marketing materials to educate, recruit and inform broad audiences.
Completion of the CMG training required of volunteers is required in the first year of hire.
Percentage Of Time20%
Job Duty CategoryInitiate and Develop Relationships and Partnerships
Duty/Responsibility
Develop strong working relationships and coordinate resources and programs with other Colorado State University and Extension staff, educational institutions, non-profits, business and other county departments and stakeholders to enhance program development and delivery.
Promote and cross-market CSU Extension programs, partnerships, and activities in the community.
Percentage Of Time15%
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Please submit the following to apply:
Resume
Cover letter
Special Required Documentation – Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all applicable “Required” and “Preferred” Job Qualifications. Please respond to each bullet point separately.
All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process.
For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office atHR_TA@colostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Jeni Carter at Jeni.Carter@colostate.edu.
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.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel
Search ContactJeni Carter at Jeni.Carter@colostate.edu
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) .
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.
References Requested
References Requested
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Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Special Required Documentation
Optional Documents