Colorado State Fair 4-H Assistant

Posting Details
Position Information

Classification Title	Temporary Hourly
Employment Category	Temporary
Is this an Hourly position?	Yes
Work Hours/Week	0-40
Overtime Eligible?	Yes
Position Location	Pueblo, CO 81004
Description of Work Unit	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.   Colorado State University is a land-grant institution with a three-part mission of teaching, research, and outreach. The campus is in the city of Fort Collins, the county seat of Larimer County. Fort Collins is a progressive community of approximately 170,000 situated 65 miles north of Denver. Located at an elevation of 5,000 feet, Fort Collins has a clear dry climate and generally pleasant temperature throughout the year.    Extension is a major component of the University’s outreach organization serving Colorado’s 64 counties. Through its county, state, and federal partnerships, Extension currently focuses its efforts in Environmental Horticulture; 4-H Youth Development; Community and Economic Development; Family and Consumer Science; Health, Nutrition and Food Safety; Food Systems; Cropping Systems; Livestock and Range; Natural Resources; and Energy. Working closely with local and state advisory groups to determine local program needs and direction, Extension draws on the resources of 13 different departments in five colleges to provide non-credit educational programs based on research-generated knowledge. To learn more about Colorado State University Extension, go to http://extension.colostate.edu/ .
Search Contact Email	[email protected]
Position Summary	The Colorado State Fair 4-H Assistant will assist remotely 10-15 hours per week between June 7 and August 13 with administrative needs projects and priorities for Colorado 4-H’s involvement in the Colorado State Fair. Additionally, the assistant will be required to travel to Pueblo, CO the last two weeks of August and first weekend of September to supervise the State Fair Growing Minds Dorms and provide general support for 4-H at the Colorado State Fair. The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the State 4-H Office staff specifically for the Colorado State Fair goings on. We are seeking an organized, detail oriented, problem-solving individual to fill this seasonal position.  Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with event preparation, support to projects involving data entry and paperwork, and general office organization assistance.
Position Minimum Qualifications	Knowledge of Microsoft and Google applications  Strong organizational skills Ability to receive direction and follow-thru with tasks  Demonstrated time management Required to travel to work at and stay at State Fair Growing Minds Dorms located in Pueblo, Colorado the last two weeks of August and first weekend of September. Specific dates TBD Must be 21 years of age or older per Colorado 4-H supervision policy.
Preferred Qualifications	Familiarity with event planning  Familiarity with Canva graphic design platform  Familiarity with supervisory or chaperoning duties

Posting Details

Working Title	Colorado State Fair 4-H Assistant
Posting Number	202200257T
Department	4-H Youth Development State Office
Salary Range	$12.56/hour
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	05/31/2022
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All materials must be received directly at https://jobs.colostate.edu/ for consideration. Please submit the following to apply: Resume Cover Letter For questions regarding the position, qualifications, or job duties please contact Stephanie Freier, at [email protected].
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. The Office of Equal Opportunity 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, [email protected] . 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, [email protected] . 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, [email protected] . 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	Administrative Support
Duty/Responsibility	Provide administrative support to the State 4-H Office staff specifically for the Colorado State Fair goings on. Supervising/Chaperoning the State Fair Growing Minds Dorms on specified dates Required to travel to work at and stay at State Fair Growing Minds Dorms located in Pueblo, Colorado the the last two weeks of August and first weekend of September. Specific dates TBD. Assisting in event preparation both remotely and at the Colorado State Fair Projects involving data entry and support General office organization and assistance
Percentage Of Time	100%

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