Office Assistant and Course Facilitator

Position Summary

Office position crew members also work part-time as Challenge Course Facilitators. These positions require good communication and customer service skills. Applicants must have basic computer skills utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite, the ability to answer the phone, take messages, direct calls, interact with the public, and support Mountain Campus administrative staff. Positions require excellent attention to detail and the use of discretion.

Office staff needs to be flexible yet able to follow set work policies and procedures and must be motivated and able to exhibit a friendly customer service attitude under stress. Office staff are expected to handle credit card payments and facilitate purchases of retail items. Office staff assist with Mountain Campus communications by producing the Fall Mountain Gazette, monitoring our weather reporting, and changing the daily photo display.

Additionally, office staff help create a sense of community for staff by planning and hosting staff events such as our end of the season celebrations, game nights, etc.

On the challenge course, facilitators work with a wide variety of groups leading team building initiatives, and low and high element experiences. Strong interpersonal abilities, time management, problem‑solving, attention to details and safety, sound decision‑making and technical skills are essential for the position. Experience with rope systems, climbing gear, belaying, group management, and public speaking are preferred. The ability to work independently and cooperatively is critical.

March 10, 2026

Live and work in a beautiful mountain valley for the summer and/or fall season at the Mountain Campus. Be part of a small community of staff working towards a common goal to serve the Education, Research, and Outreach missions at Colorado State University. Enjoy the mountain lifestyle – hiking, fishing, mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, or lounging in a hammock with a good book – when you are "off-the-clock".

We have summer, fall, and full season positions open. (Summer season: Mid-May through Mid-August. Fall season: Mid-August to Mid‑October)

• Located 53 miles west of Fort Collins at 9,000 feet in a remote mountain valley.
• Housing and 3 meals daily provided as part of the compensation package.
• Employees work a 32–40‑hour work week with two days off each week.
• No pets or ESAs permitted.
• No cell phone service at the Mountain Campus.

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• Provide front‑office support by answering phones, directing calls, processing payments, managing retail purchases, and assisting administrative staff.
• Maintain accurate records and communications, including producing the Fall Mountain Gazette, monitoring weather reports, and updating daily photo displays.
• Deliver excellent customer service by interacting professionally with the public and applying discretion, attention to detail, and established office procedures.
• Help foster staff community by planning and hosting events such as end‑of‑season celebrations and game nights.
• Serve as a Challenge Course Facilitator by leading team‑building initiatives and low/high element activities with strong safety awareness, technical skill, and group management.

• Pre‑employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• Special Requirements/Other:
  Will be 18 years of age upon or before the first day of employment.

No formal supervision

Will be 18 years of age upon or before the first day of employment.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Strong customer service skills.
• Previous or comparable experience in rope systems and group management.
• Comfortability with public speaking.

$16.50–$17.50 plus room and board

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