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Viticulture Assistant

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Colorado State University
  • Fort Collins, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week15-20

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

The Viticulture Program at the Western Colorado Research Center in Grand Junction is part of the Western Colorado Research Center, encompassing three separate sites: Orchard Mesa (Grand Junction), Rogers Mesan (Hotchkiss), and Grand Valley (Fruita).

Search Contact [email protected]

Position Summary

Perform all early-season vineyard tasks (e.g., dormant pruning, vine training, re-training of cold-damaged vines, canopy management, shoot thinning, crop thinning, irrigation, cover crop maintenance, etc.)in a research vineyard located in Fort Collins.

Position Minimum Qualifications

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Valid Colorado Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with field research in viticulture/horticulture/agriculture

Posting Details

Working TitleViticulture Assistant

Posting Number202500167T

DepartmentWestern Colorado Research Center

Salary Range$20 per hour

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

  • Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf)
  • Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .
  • Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

Close Date03/28/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply by emailing a cover letter and your current resume to:[email protected] ([email protected]) . Please also include contact information for 1 to 3 references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.

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. 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.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryResearch Field Work

Duty/Responsibility

Assist with seasonal vineyard tasks

Assist in viticultural research projects including data collection

Percentage Of Time100%

References

Minimum References Required1

Maximum References Required3

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents
Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week15-20

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

The Viticulture Program at the Western Colorado Research Center in Grand Junction is part of the Western Colorado Research Center, encompassing three separate sites: Orchard Mesa (Grand Junction), Rogers Mesan (Hotchkiss), and Grand Valley (Fruita).

Search Contact [email protected]

Position Summary

Perform all early-season vineyard tasks (e.g., dormant pruning, vine training, re-training of cold-damaged vines, canopy management, shoot thinning, crop thinning, irrigation, cover crop maintenance, etc.)in a research vineyard located in Fort Collins.

Position Minimum Qualifications

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Valid Colorado Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with field research in viticulture/horticulture/agriculture

Posting Details

Working TitleViticulture Assistant

Posting Number202500167T

DepartmentWestern Colorado Research Center

Salary Range$20 per hour

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

  • Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf)
  • Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
  • For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .
  • Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !

Close Date03/28/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply by emailing a cover letter and your current resume to:[email protected] ([email protected]) . Please also include contact information for 1 to 3 references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.

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. 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.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryResearch Field Work

Duty/Responsibility

Assist with seasonal vineyard tasks

Assist in viticultural research projects including data collection

Percentage Of Time100%

References

Minimum References Required1

Maximum References Required3

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents