Colorado State University · Grand Junction, CO

Field trip instructor at Colorado State University — Grand Junction, CO

Full-timeGrand Junction, CO$18–$20/hourPosted 2026-07-17Apply on Workday
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Job Description

Full Consideration Date (Close Posting Date): March 17, 2026

Description of Work Unit:

The Western Colorado Research Center (WCRC) consists of three research sites that collaborate to advance knowledge in the agricultural, biological, soil, and water-related sciences, while also promoting regional engagement in community development, food systems, and natural resources projects. The three sites are: Orchard Mesa (Grand Junction, CO), Rogers Mesa (Hotchkiss, CO), and Grand Valley (Fruita, CO).

WCRC-Orchard Mesa (WCRC-OM) is located southeast of Grand Junction, CO, and focuses on tree fruits, wine grape production, ornamental horticulture, and mixed vegetables. WCRC-OM is also home to the Community Food Systems Program, which supports the distribution of fruit and vegetables to schools and hunger relief organizations and offers hands-on service learning for K-12 students.

To learn more, visit our website at https://aes.colostate.edu/wcrc/.

Essential Duties:

  • With the Ag Literacy team, support onsite learning of students in grades K-8 who come to WCRC-Orchard Mesa and the Western Campus as a part of school field trips
  • Lead kitchen activities for field trips
  • Prepare and adapt lessons for field trip goals with supervisor

Conditions of Employment:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the start of employment.
  • The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; CSU and WCRC will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Supervision:

This position has no supervisory responsibility

Required Job Qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
  • Experience in working with K-8th grade students in traditional or non-traditional learning environments
  • Experience with food preparation in a community or commercial setting

Preferred Job Qualifications:

  • Experience instructing the public, especially children, in food preparation
  • Certification in ServSafe

Salary Range

$18.00-$20.00 per hour

Required Application Documents

Resume/CV

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