Careers at CSU Spur

CSU Spur is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Education Team as the School Programs Coordinator. This individual will be part of a team designing and executing programs that inspire life-long learners to tackle global problems around food, water, and health, and will play a key role in educational offerings at CSU Spur.

The School Programs Coordinator will support the CSU Spur vision and Education Team by leading and coordinating the daily programmatic logistics necessary for successful educational experiences for PreK-12th grade audiences, including field trips, lessons and activities, and professional learning opportunities for educators. The individual in this position will work with various teams across the CSU Spur campus, such as Education, Events, Facilities, as well as community partners and CSU colleges and departments to develop, plan, and deliver successful educational programming both on-site at CSU Spur and off-site at local schools.

The School Programs Coordinator will develop systems and procedures to support programming on site including researching and implementing a new school programs registration system; tracking, analyzing, and reporting on school group visits and progress toward educational goals; coordinating communication strategies and efforts at the individual school, district, and state level; and program evaluation strategies, delivery, and analysis. The individual in this role will also help train and mentor staff and volunteers on CSU Spur educational programs, as well as support developing and delivering programs for PreK-12th grade audiences.

Below is a summary of interpretive areas on which CSU Spur currently focuses educational programming:

• Food: In the Terra building, the team interprets partner programs on controlled agriculture, food systems education, urban gardening, nutrition education, and food development processes.
• Water: In the Hydro building, the team works with partners like Denver Water to provide experiences around water conservation, quality, and water systems. Programming includes usage of an outdoor backyard garden space that connects to the South Platte River for riparian ecosystem programming.
• Health: In the Vida building, the team interprets live veterinary procedures, equine-assisted services, and equine rehabilitation therapy in partnership with the Dumb Friends League, the Temple Grandin Equine Center, and CSU Equine Sports Medicine, providing opportunities for visitors and school groups to learn about animal and human health through active observation and engagement.

The School Programs Coordinator will work with the Director of Education, Education Manager and other team members to grow CSU Spur’s school programming throughout the Denver metro area and across the state to build educational bridges between rural and urban students and teachers in the areas of food, water, and health. Individuals with flexibility, an openness to learn and try new ideas and experiences, and passion for providing educational experiences for students and teachers are highly encouraged to apply.

This role will have a planned weekly schedule, which may include one weekend day and some evenings. Work will occur on-site at CSU Spur in Denver and may include outreach events in the community. This position is supervised by the CSU Spur Education Manager.

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