Job Description

Position Summary:

Education Facilitators support the CSU Spur vision and Education & Visitor Engagement Team by executing the daily programmatic logistics and delivery necessary for successful educational experiences at Spur for PreK-12th grade audiences, families, community partners, and general campus visitors. This position is responsible for creating and delivering educational content through informal program facilitation and exhibit interpretation, using effective classroom management strategies, age-appropriate instructional practices, and visitor engagement techniques to create welcoming, inclusive, and meaningful learning experiences. Education Facilitators connect visitors to CSU research, programs, and career pathways while collaborating with staff and volunteers to support the programmatic goals of the CSU Spur campus.

Description of Work Unit:

The Colorado State University (CSU) System, along with its partners, has developed a unique and exciting public facility called CSU Spur at the National Western Center in Denver, Colorado. The CSU Spur campus houses three buildings focused on water, food and agriculture, human and animal health, and sustainability. Within the Spur buildings, CSU conducts research and convenes experts from around the globe; students of all ages engage with science and have opportunities for exploratory learning, transforming their thinking about food, water, and health, and the careers available in these fields; and partners join in programming the space and bringing evolving content to the year-round campus. More information about CSU Spur is available at csuspur.org.

Essential Job Duties:

• Lead educational programs for multigenerational audiences, PreK-12th grade school groups, educators, and public events using effective classroom management, inquiry-based teaching strategies, and audience engagement techniques to support positive learning outcomes.
• Engage students and multigenerational visitors through exhibit interpretation in dynamic, high-traffic environments by communicating accurate, accessible information about exhibits, scientific research, demonstrations, and CSU programs while adapting content to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
• Serve as ambassador for CSU Spur by connecting visitors with CSU research, extension programs, educational opportunities, career pathways, and campus resources that deepen learning beyond their visit.
• Collaborate with on- and off-site faculty, veterinary specialists, researchers, and partners to deliver program interpretation.
• Support educational team projects as assigned including content guide creation, materials development, lesson planning, visitor services development, virtual program creation, public program creation, new program offerings, etc.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training, including contributing to team meetings and supporting growth and development of programmatic goals.
• Adapt educational content and facilitation strategies in real time to meet the developmental, cultural, accessibility, and learning needs of diverse audiences while maintaining program quality and visitor safety.
• Other related duties.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Background Check.
• The Education Facilitator role has a planned weekly schedule, which may include weekend days and some evenings. Work will occur on site at CSU Spur in Denver and may include outreach events in the community.
• Ability to travel off site for events and school programs to represent CSU Spur and the CSU System.
• Ability to lift and move educational materials may be a part of daily activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Spur will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Supervision:

• This position is supervised by the CSU Spur Campus Activation Manager.
• This position does not have any formal supervisory responsibilities but does support the training and onboarding of new staff, volunteers, AmeriCorps Members, and student hourly employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or GED).
• 2 years of demonstrated experience leading educational programs using effective instructional practices, classroom management, public speaking, and audience engagement techniques. Experience may include formal or informal education, museums, science centers, schools, community organizations, or customer service environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education, environmental education, family engagement, biological sciences, hydrology, or agriculture. 
• 3 or more years of demonstrated experience leading educational programs, including public speaking, virtual programs, and public demonstrations. 
• Ability to facilitate programs in both Spanish and English.  
• Familiar with and passionate about connecting visitors with scientific concepts surrounding food, water, and environmental health.   
• Knowledgeable in informal educational interpretative techniques and experiential learning.   
• Demonstrated professional experience collaborating and working with volunteers.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with communities in urban and rural settings. 
• Demonstrated experience developing educational programming independently and in partnership with stakeholders.   
• Demonstrated exceptional verbal and written communication skills in preparing and presenting information.
• Familiarity with CSU System’s colleges and programs. 

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Please submit the following to apply: 

• Resume 
• Cover letter addressing how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position. 
• Applications that do not include all required materials will not be considered. 

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

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Employee Benefits

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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

Colorado 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.