Stephen F. Austin State University

The Colorado State Forest Service is seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as Nursery Manager. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all activities related to a forest nursery propagation program used for conservation and reforestation purposes at the Colorado State Forest Service Nursery.

As part of Colorado State University, we offer excellent benefits, including a 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan, 24 days of annual leave, and 15 days of sick leave earned each year—all in addition to 11 paid holidays and comprehensive health benefits. Join us in making a meaningful impact on Colorado’s forests and natural resources! Apply Now!

Location: CSU Foothills Campus, Fort Collins, CO.

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 annually

Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service?

We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits:

• Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized executive wear.
• Work-Life Harmony: Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options.
• Connectivity Privilege: Stay seamlessly connected with either a cell phone allowance or a provided executive work cell.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Time-Off: Recharge with 24 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave earned each year.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan.
• Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU.
• Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU.
• Tuition Privileges for Family: Secure your family's future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse.
• Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: natural resource management, forestry, horticulture, agriculture, or closely related science with emphasis on crop production.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience with nursery operations or agriculture production management.
• One year experience in business administration and management principles.
• Experience with developing and managing budgets.
• Two years of supervisory experience.