Campus Activities offers students a multitude of opportunities to become involved and active on the CSU campus through our four entities: RamEvents (Programming Board), LSC Arts, Flea Market, and Campus Information & Box Office. Lory Student Center staff members will have an abiding commitment to serving the diverse needs of the University community, the active promotion of an equitable and inclusive environment, and the development and enhancement of collaborative relationships. The work of Lory Student Center staff members is guided by and in alignment with CSU’s Principles of Community, the Division of Student Affairs Values, and the Lory Student Center Mission.
Campus Information & Box Office: Campus Information & Box Office and Flea Market provides information services, holds the University’s central lost & found, provides a convenient mail drop, and manages the campus box office and LSC Flea Market.
Information Specialists provide customer service at several locations throughout the LSC, including the main Campus Information desk, Information 2, and Campus Activities reception. Information Specialists also support the sale of on and off-campus activities ticketed through the Campus Box Office, support campus-wide lost and found, and handle all mail for the LSC. The Information Specialist position provides excellent levels of customer experience, accurate information, and efficient ticketing services to students, faculty, staff, guests, and community.
Pay rate: $14.25 starting wage (increases available depending on applicant qualifications)
Hours per week: TBD
Specific hours: All work hours will take place M-F between 7:30am-7:00pm
Start date: TBD
How to apply: Handshake
Job duties:
- Greet and assist patrons in a courteous, tactful, and informative manner by providing accurate information about the Lory Student Center and Colorado State University
- Stay informed and aware of updated information at all times; be willing to locate the information to meet a customer’s needs to distribute accurate information
- Represent Colorado State University, the Lory Student Center, and Campus Activities, in a positive and professional manner
- Process ticket sales for Box Office and accurately manage cash and credit card sales
- Maintain inventory of lost and found items in the Lory Student Center
- Process and distribute mail and packages in the Lory Student Center
- Assist the Coordinator, Graduate Assistant, Campus Information Manager, and Campus Box Office Manager, with additional tasks as assigned
Preferred qualifications:
- Oral and written fluency in Spanish or another language
- Familiarity with Colorado State University, the Lory Student Center, Campus Activities, and the Fort Collins community
- Ability to relate and provide excellent customer service to all members of the campus community
- Effective communication, conflict management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work well and quickly under pressure
- Demonstrate commitment to the values of Campus Activities, Lory Student Center, and Colorado State University
- Excellent phone and verbal conversation skills
- Experience with computers, cash registers, or other retail services with cash handling skills.
- Pride in Colorado State University and in creating a professional work environment
- Enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced, and tight-knit community
- A commitment to personal growth in areas of social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
Required commitments:
- Attend required weekly staff meetings, typically from 5:00-7:00pm on Tuesday evenings with times subject to change.
- Attend required multi-day all-staff training during the week prior to the start of fall semester.
- Attend required annual LSC SHAPE conference (January 2024).
- Complete or attend other assigned events/professional development opportunities.
- Work one academic break, either Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer Break (decision made collaboratively with staff).
LSC Arts: Through The Curfman Gallery, The Duhesa Lounge, and a variety of other student art exhibition opportunities, The LSC Arts Program hopes to create an environment that welcomes both art novices and art professionals.
The Collections Manager is primarily responsible for the care, upkeep, and organization of the permanent LSC Art Collection.
Pay rate: TBD
Hours per week: TBD
Specific hours: TBD
Start date: TBD
How to apply: Handshake
Job duties:
- Diligent maintenance of the Artwork Archive database with all changes to the status of works in the collection.
- Simple repairs and maintenance to artworks, including cleaning and other tasks that require little or no impact to artwork.
- Development of relationships with donors who are affiliated the arts program.
- Installation of artwork in and around the LSC
- Curation of semi-permanent exhibit spaces within the LSC
- Research associated with the LSC Art Collection, including the origins of artworks, possible NAGPRA procedures, future strategic goals of the collection.
- Proper care and handling of artworks in the LSC Art Collection.
- Adherence to LSC Arts Program safety policies regarding tool use and personal safety.
- Function as Docent in Curfman Gallery, as per Docent Job Description
Preferred qualifications:
- Updates to the Artwork Archive system shall be performed in a timely manner
- Prompt communication with Program Manager, Lead Preparator, and other LSC Arts Program staff
- Prompt communication with LSC Arts Program partners
- Self-motivation and independence in daily management of Collections tasks
- Safe and attentive care of the LSC Art Collection
The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the marketing of all LSC Arts Program activities, including exhibitions, special events, and the program itself.
Pay rate: TBD
Hours per week: TBD
Specific hours:
- Attendance of all scheduled LSC Arts Program Events, including staff meetings, art gallery receptions, artist lectures/demonstrations.
- Weekly meeting with the Program Manager.
Start date: TBD
How to apply: Handshake
Job duties:
- Design marketing materials for all LSC Arts Program events, including art exhibitions, speaking engagements, hiring opportunities, calls for submission, etc. May occasionally be asked to assist in design for other areas of Campus Activities.
- Adhere to all branding standards and guidelines for Colorado State University entities.
- Work closely with Exhibition Coordinators, Co-Lead Preparators, and Program Manager to market each exhibition in the Curfman Gallery, Duhesa Gallery, and Hallery. Work directly with artists to manage marketing of exhibitions.
- Manage social network accounts for the Arts Program, create and publish content. Check and filter LSC Arts Program email.
- Creation of monthly newsletter to all email list recipients detailing Arts related events.
- Document exhibitions for records.
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred qualifications:
- Graphic Design: Develop and execute high quality visual design, manage design and material production to meet specific standards of delivery, meet appropriate deadlines for the creation of said items.
- Marketing Exhibitions: Create a marketing plan in conjunction with the Program Manager, meet regularly to ensure the delivery of high quality content.
- Social Media: development of LSC Arts Instagram, email, website social media outlets; creation/ modification of content to suit those outlets, creation of social media schedule detailing the publishing of content related to exhibitions, events, show times, etc.
- Innovation and Education: Marketing Coordinator is expected to keep themselves informed on the topics of marketing and social media, and to find innovative ways to market the LSC Arts Program.
- Independent Action: Marketing Coordinator is expected to understand and implement marketing endeavors independently and in a timely manner.
- Experience in Adobe Creativer Suite programs, especially Photoshop
Exhibitions Installers are primarily responsible for the installation of art exhibitions in the LSC, hanging art around the building, and the creation of display fixtures. Exhibitions Installers are supervised by the Lead Preparators and Program Manager.
Pay rate: TBD
Hours per week: TBD
Specific hours: TBD
Start date: TBD
How to apply: Handshake
Job duties:
- Install exhibitions in Curfman and Duhesa Gallery under the direction of Lead Preparators. Includes spackling and painting, moving of large walls to define spaces, use of hand and power tools in accordance with safety procedures, measuring and hanging artwork, construction of pedestals and other display fixtures. Installers are expected to work as a team or independently.
- Use good judgment and appropriate art handling methods in the installation of artwork.
- Assist Collections Manager in the installation of artworks around the LSC.
- Function as Docent in Curfman Gallery. Docents are responsible for the safe and professional operation of the Curfman Gallery during hours open to the public, as well as miscellaneous tasks as they are assigned.
- Open / Close exhibitions in the Curfman Gallery in a timely manner according to any special instructions associated with the exhibit.
- Supervision of gallery visitors, with special attention the safety of visitors, care of artwork, counting visitors, and attentive customer service.
- Routine maintenance of the gallery, including cleaning (mopping, cleaning glass, dusting, etc.).
- Other tasks will be assigned to Gallery Docents as they arise that are things that can be accomplished without interfering with the docent’s primary duties.
- Education of gallery visitors as it may relate to current exhibits and Arts Program events.
Pay rate: TBD
Hours per week: TBD
Specific hours: TBD
Start date: TBD
How to apply: Handshake
Job duties:
- Open / Close of gallery: Each exhibit carries special responsibilities at open and close, that will be defined by the Program Manager, Exhibition Coordinator, and Lead Preparator. These duties will include, but are not limited to, jobs like turning on monitors, opening glass doors, engagement with artwork.
- Supervision of Gallery: Docents are expected to be on time for shifts, to work the duration of the shift, and to close the gallery if next Docent does not arrive on time (leaving a note and informing Lead Preparator). Visitors are to be greeted kindly and informed that docents are available to answer questions. Visitors are to be watched to be sure that no harm comes to themselves or the artwork. At no time should someone visit the Curfman Gallery without the Docent engaging with them in some way. Earbuds or headphones are not allowed.
- Routine Maintenance: Glass doors are to be cleaned whenever needed, gallery floors are to be swept daily at close and mopped according to the posted schedule. Any damage to artwork or the gallery should be reported to Program Manager and Lead Preparator immediately.
- Other Tasks: may include social media posts, small gallery projects, clerical duties, etc.
- Education: Each exhibition carries with it special ideas and considerations. Docents are expected to know (not memorize but be familiar with) the artists’/ exhibitions’ main ideas, biography, and common questions, as well as any support materials or events associated with the exhibit. this information should be freely offered to visitors.
Lead Preparator is primarily responsible for the installation of exhibitions, scheduling of both installation and docent crews, supervision of installation and docent crews, and assisting with other projects around the LSC.
Pay rate: TBD
Hours per week: TBD
Specific hours: TBD
Start date: TBD
How to apply: Handshake
Job duties:
- Timely scheduling: staff will know work shift times 2 weeks prior to scheduled event, installation and docent crews should receive entire schedule at this time (though installation schedules will probably change as needed). Program Manager will be informed of the proposed schedule.
- Docent Supervision: Docents should know when their shifts are, be able to open & close the gallery properly, have special customer service knowledge about the exhibit. Docents are expected to handle schedule conflicts on their own and inform the Lead Preparator of changes- the Lead Preparator is responsible for missed shifts. Any behavioral or procedural problems should be communicated to the Program Manager in writing.
- Installation Crew Supervision: Installers should know when their scheduled times are, be able to perform basic functions of art installtion, be held to proper art handling procedures, be held to safety requirements including appropriate attire, proper use of protective equipment. Installers are expected to handle scheduling conflicts directly with the Lead Preparator- lead preparator may schedule installations in any appropriate manner that allows work to be done on time. Any behavioral or procedural problems should be communicated to the Program Manager in writing.
- Supplies: It is the Lead Preparator’s duty to be sure all appropriate supplies are ready for installation crews, either through requesting materials from the Program Manager 24 hrs in advance or through use of the custodial purchasing card.
- Storage Room & Tools: The room should be kept in neat condition, and tools should be cared for properly. Any problems with the storage room or tools should be communicated to the Program Manager in a timely manner.
- Communication: Communication is a vital part of this position. As such, the Lead Preparator is expected to check and return work emails on a daily basis throughout the workweek, even if they’re not scheduled for a work shift. Time spent on emails will be documented and added to the employee’s timecard.
Preferred qualifications:
- First Aid & CPR certification
The LSC Arts Program Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting in the management of the LSC Arts Program. They report directly to the LSC Art Program Manager.
Pay rate: TBD
Hours per week: TBD
Specific hours:
- The LSC Arts Assistant Manager must hold office hours 4 days per work week (M-F, 9am-5pm). One of these days must be Friday.
- Minimum weekly meeting with the LSC Arts Program Manager.
Start date: TBD
How to apply: Handshake
Job duties:
- Oversee scheduling of all staff meetings, exhibition installations, and docenting shifts. Manage personnel issues with docenting and installation schedules.
- Oversee curation and installation of exhibitions in the Hallery (student art space)
- Oversee the execution and distribution of all marketing efforts, including marketing for individual exhibitions in the Curfman, Duhesa, and Hallery Galleries; Social media posts and campaigns; updates to the LSC Arts Website.
- Assist in the curation of exhibition spaces and execution of exhibitions, including correspondence with artists, administrative tasks, and events associated with artis visits.
- Assist in Collection Management duties as needed.
- Assist in the on-boarding and training of LSC Arts Crew.
- Act as docent in the Curfman Gallery as needed.
- Assist with Campus Activities events as needed.
RamEvents: RamEvents at Colorado State University is charged with creating incredible experiences that reach all students through programming and service. The vision of RamEvents is to have a transformational impact on the lives of every student. RamEvents will strive to live out its mission and vision by working to enhance the Lory Student Center (LSC) and its community atmosphere. RamEvents exists to:
- Develop high quality, student-centered programs within the LSC
- Be accountable to and inclusive of all CSU students
- Serve historically marginalized and misrepresented communities
Pay rate: TBD
Hours per week: TBD
Specific hours: This position is on-campus, located within the Lory Student Center, and every effort is made to work around students’ class schedules, with the exception of staff meetings. There will be weeknight and occasional weekend commitments.
Start date: TBD
How to apply: Handshake
Job duties:
- Represent and support the mission and values of RamEvents, Campus Activities, the Lory Student Center, and Colorado State University.
- Educate and challenge yourself around issues of diversity, inclusion, and social justice in order to better work with and reach everyone within the CSU community.
- Be aware of and intentionally educate yourself about popular culture, as well as campus, local, national, and international news and trends.
- Work approximately 20 hours a week which includes staff meetings, event planning, attendance at other RamEvents and/or Campus Activities programs and events, and additional office hours as needed.
- Design, market, implement, and evaluate events that meet the needs and interests of CSU’s diverse community.
- Maintain budgets allocated to programs and special projects.
- Support the planning and implementation of all large scale RamEvents programs, such as RamFest and TEDxCSU.
- Attend all required meetings, retreats, and trainings. Weekly RamEvents staff meetings are TBD.
- Propose at least 1 program per semester to be voted on by RamEvents student staff.
- Be informed of campus event planning policies at all times and actively seek additional information as needed.
- Be aware of programs and services at CSU and in the community, in order to build and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships with campus organizations and local businesses.
- Assist in the regular maintenance and upkeep of the office environment.
Preferred qualifications:
- Applicants must be in good academic standing (2.0 minimum cumulative GPA) upon hiring.
- Ability to engage in self-reflection and have an interest in increasing their, as well as others, understanding of issues of social justice and diversity.
- Ability to relate to and assist all members of the widely diverse campus community.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Desire to excel at event planning and marketing in a team-oriented environment.
- Good conflict management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well and quickly under pressure.
- Self-motivated and willing to work independently.
- Willingness to demonstrate leadership skills within a peer group.
Pay rate: TBD
Hours per week: TBD
Specific hours: This position is on-campus, located within the Lory Student Center, and every effort is made to work around students’ class schedules, with the exception of staff meetings. There will be weeknight and occasional weekend commitments.
Start date: TBD
How to apply: Handshake
Job duties:
- Develop a competent understanding of the RamEvents budget in order to provide necessary information to student and professional staff members.
- Maintain a structure to record and discuss budgetary issues easily and effectively, in order to foster accountability for use of student funds.
- Provide support for the Student Fee Review Board (SFRB) presentation, regarding the RamEvents budget and programs for upcoming academic year.
- Facilitate voting during staff meetings, including program selection.
- Serve as a member of the Leadership team and support the facilitation of weekly RamEvents staff meetings, including recognition and team-building opportunities.
- Provide support, guidance, and accountability for RamEvents team.
- Attend weekly Leadership Team meeting (dates and times determined by team members’ schedules).
Preferred qualifications:
- Applicants must be in good academic standing (2.0 minimum cumulative GPA) upon hiring.
- Ability to engage in self-reflection and have an interest in increasing their, as well as others, understanding of issues of social justice and diversity.
- Ability to relate to and assist all members of the widely diverse campus community.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Desire to excel at event planning and marketing in a team-oriented environment.
- Good conflict management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well and quickly under pressure.
- Self-motivated and willing to work independently.
- Willingness to demonstrate leadership skills within a peer group.
Pay rate: TBD
Hours per week: TBD
Specific hours: This position is on-campus, located within the Lory Student Center, and every effort is made to work around students’ class schedules, with the exception of staff meetings. There will be weeknight and occasional weekend commitments.
Start date: TBD
How to apply: Handshake
Job duties:
- Attend and support facilitation of bi-weekly Programmer Team meeting (dates and times determined by team members’ schedules).
- Act as the primary contact for all students seeking volunteer opportunities with RamEvents.
- Support RamFest Planning Committee by coordinating ongoing meetings, providing guidance to sub-committee groups, and supporting all programmatic needs for the event.
- Serve as a member of the Leadership team and support the facilitation of weekly RamEvents staff meetings, including recognition and team-building opportunities.
- Provide support, guidance, and accountability for RamEvents team.
- Attend weekly Leadership Team meeting (dates and times determined by team members’ schedules).
Preferred qualifications:
- Applicants must be in good academic standing (2.0 minimum cumulative GPA) upon hiring.
- Ability to engage in self-reflection and have an interest in increasing their, as well as others, understanding of issues of social justice and diversity.
- Ability to relate to and assist all members of the widely diverse campus community.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Desire to excel at event planning and marketing in a team-oriented environment.
- Good conflict management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well and quickly under pressure.
- Self-motivated and willing to work independently.
- Willingness to demonstrate leadership skills within a peer group.
Pay rate: TBD
Hours per week: TBD
Specific hours: This position is on-campus, located within the Lory Student Center, and every effort is made to work around students’ class schedules, with the exception of staff meetings. There will be weeknight and occasional weekend commitments.
Start date: TBD
How to apply: Handshake
Job duties:
- Attend and support facilitation of bi-weekly Liaison Team meeting (dates and times determined by team members’ schedules).
- Serve as a member of the Leadership team and support the facilitation of weekly RamEvents staff meetings, including recognition and team-building opportunities.
- Responsible for the delegation of the Responsive Programming budget.
- Provide support, guidance, and accountability for RamEvents team.
- Attend weekly Leadership Team meeting (dates and times determined by team members’ schedules).
Preferred qualifications:
- Applicants must be in good academic standing (2.0 minimum cumulative GPA) upon hiring.
- Ability to engage in self-reflection and have an interest in increasing their, as well as others, understanding of issues of social justice and diversity.
- Ability to relate to and assist all members of the widely diverse campus community.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Desire to excel at event planning and marketing in a team-oriented environment.
- Good conflict management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well and quickly under pressure.
- Self-motivated and willing to work independently.
- Willingness to demonstrate leadership skills within a peer group.
Pay rate: TBD
Hours per week: TBD
Specific hours: This position is on-campus, located within the Lory Student Center, and every effort is made to work around students’ class schedules, with the exception of staff meetings. There will be weeknight and occasional weekend commitments.
Start date: TBD
How to apply: Handshake
Job duties:
- Serve as the face of RamEvents by communicating with the media, representing the organization when faced with concerns, and sitting on outside boards and/or committees, such as the LSC Governing Board.
- Act as the primary contact for outside organizations contacting RamEvents about potential programming opportunities.
- Maintain a relationship with ASCSU and present to the Student Fee Review Board (SFRB) regarding the RamEvents budget and programs for upcoming academic year.
- Lead TEDxCSU Planning Committee by coordinating ongoing meetings, providing guidance to sub-committee groups, and supporting all programmatic needs for the conference.
- Attend bi-weekly Promotion Team meeting (dates and times determined by team members’ schedules) in order to maintain and further develop the RamEvents brand.
- Serve as a member of the Leadership team and support the facilitation of weekly RamEvents staff meetings, including recognition and team-building opportunities.
- Provide support, guidance, and accountability for RamEvents team.
- Attend and support facilitation of weekly Leadership Team meeting (dates and times determined by team members’ schedules).
Preferred qualifications:
- Applicants must be in good academic standing (2.0 minimum cumulative GPA) upon hiring.
- Ability to engage in self-reflection and have an interest in increasing their, as well as others, understanding of issues of social justice and diversity.
- Ability to relate to and assist all members of the widely diverse campus community.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Desire to excel at event planning and marketing in a team-oriented environment.
- Good conflict management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well and quickly under pressure.
- Self-motivated and willing to work independently.
- Willingness to demonstrate leadership skills within a peer group.
