Temple Grandin Equine Center Horse Care/Facilities Part Time Staff CSU Spur - Open Pool
- Fort Collins, CO
- Permanent
- Part-time
Position Location CSU Spur campus, Denver, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202501103AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
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Proposed Annual Salary Range $38,000 to $42,000 full-time annualized salary equivalent plus applicable benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employee BenefitsColorado 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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/01/2025
Description of Work UnitFounded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.The Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University supports Colorado's vast and diverse equine and livestock industries and is responsible for educating approximately 900 undergraduate and 60 graduate students annually. Programs of study are offered to students majoring in Equine Science and Animal Science. The Equine Science major is supported by nationally recognized teaching, research, and outreach programs and consists of 11 faculty members and over 350 undergraduate and graduate students. The CSU main campus sits at the eastern base of the Rocky Mountains one hour north of metro Denver. This location offers excellent access to transportation, all outdoor interests, and a broad cross-section of equine and livestock industries and their trade organizations. The Equine Science Program at the Foothills Campus is housed on approximately 80 acres and is home to four barns, three indoor arenas, an outdoor arena, multiple indoor stalls and outdoor pens. The Temple Grandin Equine Center (TGEC) is the newest facility at the Foothills Campus and will be home to CSU's equine-assisted services program, education, and research. The TGEC has a second location of programming located at the CSU Spur Campus in Denver, CO at the National Western Center.
Position SummaryThis part time staff position provides care and maintenance of horses and facilities utilized by the CSU Dept. of Animal Sciences/Equine Sciences program at the Temple Grandin Equine Center at the SPUR campus located in Denver, Colorado. Duties include:
- Allocates hay, grain, and all feed, based on the specific dietary needs of each animal.
- Provides turnout and/or exercise for each horse based upon condition of each horse and weather.
- Monitors feed supply, bedding supply, and facility repair material inventory.
- Provides facility cleaning, care and maintenance based upon facility usage and necessary conditions for clientele.
- Notifies supervisor of purchasing/supply needs.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor.
- A High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED), or equivalent.
- Experience caring for horses including feeding, providing housing, monitoring general health and providing basic veterinarian care, blanketing horses, leading, walking, and transporting horses, and evaluating horses for lameness, vices, or other unwanted conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds (hay bales) approximately four times per day (with equipment to help lift and transport the hay).
- Ability to work in inclement weather, including dust, moist, hot and cold conditions.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in equine sciences, animal sciences, or related field
- Veterinarian Technician associates degree or vocational degree.
- Previous work experience at an equestrian boarding or training facility, equine veterinarian hospital, or equine assisted therapy center.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact templegrandinequinecenter@colostate.edu
EEOColorado 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 StatementColorado 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. 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 RequestedReferences RequestedMinimum Requested 1
Maximum Requested 1Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Position is at the Temple Grandin Equine Center (TGEC) at the National Western Complex, 4817 National Western Dr., Denver, CO. Are you willing to work at this location?
- Yes, I'm willing to work at this location.
- No, I'm not willing to work in Denver and realize this will disqualify me.
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