Company description

The Western Colorado Research Center is one of ten research centers that make up Colorado’s Agricultural Experiment Station, the state’s leader in agricultural research and education programs. Since 1888, AES supports Colorado-based agriculture and contributes to food security and health of our growing population in a changing climate.

The WCRC is comprised of three research farms, Orchard Mesa, Grand Valley, and Rogers Mesa. The three sites represent the diversity of climate, crops, and challenges of western Colorado agriculture, including focus on water conservation and efficiency, cold-hardiness, diseases, pests and varieties of grapes and tree fruits, integrated cropping systems, vegetable production, and food security.

Job description

Colorado State University and the Western Colorado Research Center (WCRC) are seeking an agriculture professional to manage three field research sites. This manager will provide leadership, direction, and operational supervision to support the success of WCRC programs. The manager will be based in Grand Junction and travel to two nearby WCRC research sites. 

 

Named for the confluence of the Gunnison and Grand (later renamed Colorado) Rivers, Grand Junction is widely regarded as the hub of the Western Slope of Colorado. The climate and landscape are high desert in nature with four seasons but relatively mild weather. The surrounding area offers a wealth of outdoor activities for every season, including hiking, biking, rafting, skiing, and golf.

 

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree and experience in ag production or natural resource operations. To view the job vacancy announcement and apply, use this link https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/150106. For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, September 23, 2024.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer. <meta charset="UTF-8" />CSU conducts background checks on all final candidates, because this role interacts with sensitive and confidential materials.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, varies DOE, $85,000.00 - $105,000.00

Application instructions

Deadline

September 23, 2024