Student - Livestock

·        Seeking a student employee in livestock husbandry with an open mind, an ability to follow directions, self-discipline, and a willingness to learn.

·        Livestock experience and/or equipment operation preferred but not necessary.

·        The team of hourly employees and four full-time permanent employees comprise the work force in the ARDEC livestock unit which supports CSU teaching, research and outreach programs in the Department of Animal Sciences and related departments and functions.

·        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 a few pigs.

·        Flexibility around class schedules is fine but interested applicants should have one or two open blocks of time (at least 3 hours) during the week.

·        Weekend hours are available and encouraged once the applicant has become familiar with operations.

·           Assist with daily livestock feeding, health checks, and livestock husbandry at ARDEC. V/WC, PA, TW, SR, CT/PS

·           Assist with moves on the irrigated pivot intensive grazing management project. PA, TW

·           Facility and equipment operation (loaders and feed trucks). PA, V/WC, CT/PS

·           Minor facility repairs and maintenance. TW, CT/PS, V/WC

·           Other duties as assigned. V/WC, PA, TW, SR, CT/PS

·           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. CD

Colorado State University may conduct background checks on final candidates.