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·        Seeking a student employee(s) to assist with livestock management, husbandry, research projects and feeding operations conducted at CSU ARDEC. 

·       Previous livestock and/or heavy equipment operation experience is preferred, but not required .

·       Preferably a student that possesses a willingness to learn, the ability to follow directions, is able to be relied upon, is self-disciplined, is motivated, and possesses personal integrity and accountability.

·        The ARDEC livestock unit supports CSU teaching, research and outreach programs in the Department of Animal Sciences, along with any related departments and their functions.

·        The team of student hourly employees, along with several full-time staff, comprise the unit's work force.

·        Operations include a registered Hereford and Angus seedstock herd, a 500 head cattle research feedlot, a 200 head cattle Feed Intake Unit, a small flock of sheep and occasionally a few pigs.

·        Flexibility around class schedules is able to be had, but any interested applicants must be able to work a minimum of 8-10 hours a week.

·        Weekend hours are required once the applicant has become familiar with operations. Hours required on weekends usually do not run over 4 hours in shift length.

·        This position requires the student to work during the Fall semester and Spring semester. With opportunity to continue working through Winter break and over Summer 2026 as well.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

·           Assist with daily livestock feeding, health checks, any necessary medical treatments, as well as with livestock husbandry at ARDEC.

·           Assist with cattle herd movements on the irrigated pivot.

·           Heavy equipment operation (loaders, feed trucks, and a skid steer). 

·           Minor facility repairs and maintenance.

·           Other duties as assigned. 

·           Great opportunity to enhance your classroom studies by getting hands-on experience, getting exposure to research trials and to help build your resume for opportunities when you graduate. 

Required Skills:

  • Self-disciplined
  • Reliability
  • Ability to follow instructions and a willingness to learn.
  • Self-Starter
  • Team player
  • Organizational skills
  • Personal integrity and accountability.

Preferred Skills:

  • Livestock experience and/or heavy equipment operation
  • Able to lift and move 50 lbs (feed bags, etc.)

Work Study Position: Work-study position eligible but not required.

(Equine Science students are also welcome and encouraged to apply!)

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.50 (Potential for advancement once competency is shown)

Benefit Information: Employee Benefit information can be found at https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employee/benefits/

Number of Openings: 2 positions open

Start Date: As negotiated

Colorado State University may conduct background checks on final candidates.