Position Information Classification TitleTemporary Hourly Employment CategoryTemporary Is this an Hourly position?Yes Work Hours/Week15 Overtime Eligible?Yes Position LocationLoveland, CO Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No 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 reviewColorado State University’s Principles of Community (http://diversity.colostate.edu/principles-of-community) that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service and engagement. Established in 2015, the partnership between CSU Extension and AmeriCorps aims to provide people power to the communities of Colorado. The CSUE AmeriCorps Program is an AmeriCorps State program funded by AmeriCorps through Serve Colorado – The Governor’s Commission on Community Service. Our program facilitates members serving across the state of Colorado. To learn more about CSU Extension, visit ourwebsite (https://extension.colostate.edu/) . To learn more about AmeriCorps, clickhere (https://americorps.gov/) . To learn more about the CSU Extension AmeriCorps Program, visithttps://engagement.colostate.edu/ramcorps/. The High Plains Environmental Center is a 501©(3) that works to educate communities to become replicable “living laboratories” which demonstrate restorative examples of land-stewardship, native plants, and wildlife habitat. We consist of three primary departments: Outreach, Lands Restoration, and the Native Plant Nursery. Our 276 acre nature center contains two reservoirs, wetland, grassland, and shrubland habitat, and 3.5 miles of public trail. Also housed on site is our nursery facility, demo gardens, and classroom which is utilized for public education via our own programming as well as our partners. Search Contact EmailMelinda.Macpherson@colostate.edu Position Summary The primary role of this position will be to facilitate the propagation of regionally native plant material and participate in managing volunteer events. Duties may include: collecting, preparing, storing and sowing seed; transplanting; facilitating weekly to bi-weekly volunteers; record keeping; watering/irrigating; preparing trays, flats, and pots/potting media; and preparing plants for pick-up. Some fieldwork projects with sister organizations may occur throughout the year (e.g. bioblitz, Earth Day clean up, seed collection, or outplanting in a restoration area). Most of the service time will be spent either outside in the elements or within a greenhouse setting. Term of Service / Time Commitment: This is a Minimum Time national and community service position requiring, at a minimum, a total of 300 hours during the term (approximately 15 hours/week). The position begins March 24, 2025 and ends August 8, 2025.Wednesday – Sunday 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Training and Support Provided: Members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% (or 60 hours) of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved trainings. Members will be supervised and supported byStephen Hornbeckas well as by Melinda Macpherson, RamCorps Program Manager, melinda.macpherson@colostate.edu. The cohort of members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other. Location and Service Conditions: This position is based at High Plains Environmental Center 2698 Bluestem Willow Dr. Loveland, CO 80538. Most of the service time will be spent outside in the elements or within a greenhouse setting. Program Benefits: + A living allowance of approximately $438.00 per pay period on a bi-weekly cycle for an approximate total of $4,380.00 for the term of service. Taxes are deducted and the living allowance is distributed by direct deposit to the member. + An education award of $1,565.08 earned upon successful completion of term of service. + It is possible to temporarily postpone repayment of qualified student loans through forbearance while serving as an AmeriCorps member. + Mileage reimbursement for travel to required trainings and days of service. + Access to ongoing professional development trainings and resources through the university. + Experience working with professionals in the field with on the ground training. + Non-tangible benefits including extensive making a difference in a community, valuable networking opportunities, and serving the local community in an identified area of need. + Alumni benefits include priority hiring with organizations that are part of Employers of National Service and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to eliminate educational debt. + Specialized conservation horticulture experience. + Networking with sister orgs such as Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado Native Plant Society, Gardens on Spring Creek, City Trails and Open Space divisions, regional conservation districts, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, etc. Position Minimum Qualifications + At least 18 years old at start of service. + High school diploma or G.E.D. + Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. + Able to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (state, FBI , and National Sex Offender Public Website checks) per 45 CFR 2540.202. + Wear official AmeriCorps identity items such as name tag, T-shirts, and lapel pins during all AmeriCorps service. + Cultural sensitivity and ability to work respectfully and inclusively with a diverse population. + Excellent organizational and time management skills. + Computer skills: familiarity with MS Office 365, especially Outlook and SharePoint, and Zoom. + Ability to learn and retain complex information with accuracy and to follow procedures consistently and with attention to detail. + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. + A courteous, professional demeanor with HPEC volunteers and visitors/public trial users + Ability to lift or lower up to 50 lbs. + Basic arithmetic calculations. + Capacity to work outside/in the elements of a nursery setting. + 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. Preferred Qualifications + Be dedicated to community service. + Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in extreme weather conditions. + Basic horticultural/agricultural experience or knowledge. + Basic familiarity or interest in regional flora, biology, or ecology. Posting Details Working TitleRamCorps Native Plant Nursery Horticulturist Posting Number202500119T DepartmentExtension Community Engagement Salary Range$14.60 per hour Employee Benefits Colorado 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, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Close Date03/17/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, all materials must be received directly athttps://jobs.colostate.edu/no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, March 17, 2025. Please submit the following to apply: + Resume + Cover Letter + List 3 Professional References: name, title, organization, relationship, contact phone, and contact email. For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office atHR_TA@colostate.edu. For questions regarding the AmeriCorps program, the position, qualifications, or job duties please contact Melinda Macpherson atmelinda.macpherson@colostate.edu. 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. 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) . 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 CategoryDirect Service Duty/Responsibility + Propagation + Plant care + Transplanting + Potting + Organization + Data keeping + Project preparation + Plant pick-up preparation + Education + Volunteer facilitation + Community interaction + Programming involvement Percentage Of Time80% Job Duty CategoryMember Training and Professional Development Duty/Responsibility + Participate in performance reviews with the site supervisor. + Meet regularly with site supervisor to discuss programming topics and issues. + Participate in on-going trainings and events as required and requested by AmeriCorps, CSU Extension, and/or partner sites. Percentage Of Time10% Job Duty CategoryService Commitment Duty/Responsibility + Complete contract service hours (Minimum Time: 300 hours) and site-specific responsibilities by August 8, 2024. + Commit to complete your term of service. + Have dependable transportation to and from host site, program/partner site, and programming activities. + Wear official AmeriCorps identity items such as name tag, T-shirts, and lapel pins during all AmeriCorps service. + Represent AmeriCorps, Colorado State University Extension, host site, and program/partner site in a professional manner. + Accurately complete and submit enrollment paperwork and reports. Percentage Of Time10% References Minimum References Required3 Maximum References Required3 Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter Optional Documents