Program Operations Coordinator, Temple Grandin Equine Center, CSU Spur

Position Summary

The Program Operations Coordinator at TGEC CSU Spur will have responsibilities in four primary areas: coordinating facility and programming operations, assisting research efforts, providing equine‑assisted services to school groups and other community organizations, managing all staff, including equine‑care, service providers, and administrative staff, and supervising internships. The Program Operations Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating EAS activities, research, and programming and for general facility operations. This individual will also be involved in outreach education by serving as a program liaison with equine‑assisted services associations and may be included in equine‑assisted services clinics and short courses. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and multiculturalism through research and outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities.
Full Consideration Date

Wednesday, 7/22/2026, 11:59pm (MT)
Essential Job Duties

Support planning and coordination of the equine‑assisted services (EAS) program and all activities.
Manage relationships with all vendors, contractors, and staff.
Coordinate schedules of horse, arena, and equipment use to facilitate EAS programming, education, research, and other activities at the TGEC.
Supervise staff, faculty, independent contractors, and volunteers in scheduling and providing all activities.
Lead, coach, develop, and retain high‑performing staff members, interns, and independent contractors.
Mandate and oversee a clean, safe environment for equines, staff, volunteers, clients, and guests; and daily maintenance, repair, and care of facilities.
Act as liaison to the National Western Center staff and the CSU Spur Education and Events staff.
Mandate and oversee equine welfare, care, conditioning, and training.
Implement and monitor protocols and procedures to maintain the TGEC as a PATH International, including, but not limited to, having the program Premiere Accredited.
Serve as site coordinator for research projects at TGEC at CSU Spur.
Conditions of Employment

Pre‑employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one or access a licensed driver by the employment start date.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing for extended periods of time, lifting 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds consistently, providing equine care and maintenance, and caring for horses in dirt‑floor facilities and occasional outdoor facilities in inclement weather.
Ability to work in the Denver area and travel throughout the region, including Fort Collins; very occasional travel outside of state.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus four years of relevant professional experience in equine‑assisted services.
Professional experience in equine‑assisted services and demonstrated knowledge of providing those services.
A certification, license, or credential to provide equine‑assisted services.
Demonstrated ability to meet compliance under Plan of Care for equines.
Demonstrated ability to work in a computerized environment utilizing Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one or access a licensed driver by the employment start date.
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including standing for extended periods of time, lifting 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds consistently, providing equine care and maintenance, and caring for horses in dirt‑floor facilities and occasional outdoor facilities in inclement weather.
Ability to work in the Denver area and travel throughout the region, including Fort Collins; very occasional travel outside of state.
Preferred Qualifications

Multiple industry certifications, including American Hippotherapy Association Training, Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemen certification, Certified Horsemanship Association certifications, and other relevant credentials.
Fiscal management experience; working knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost‑control procedures.
Supervisory experience, such as recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and/or evaluating.
Event planning experience.
Fundraising experience.
Public relations/media relations experience.
Salary Range

$60,000 - $72,000
EEO Statement

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.

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