Job Opportunities at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus
Work opportunities are available on a year-round basis at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus. Our role is to create an inclusive, student and community-oriented, learning-focused, and career-ready community of staff. Research on student employment shows that students who work have higher academic success rates, deeper connections to the campus community, and higher persistence rates.
The James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus provides an elevated employment opportunity in the scenic Red Feather Lakes community in northern Colorado. Be part of a small, close-knit team working on a mission to advance the 4D experience for University of Denver students and building event and outreach opportunities for the University of Denver and the broader community. Enjoy an active mountain lifestyle – hiking, fishing, mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, golf, frisbee golf, stargazing or relaxing in a hammock when not working.
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8,100 Feet in Elevation
Roosevelt National Forest surrounds the campus in Red Feather Lakes, CO.
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107 Miles from Denver and 40 Miles from Fort Collins
Commuting options available from nearby Colorado cities.
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3 Daily Meals and Housing
When available and if needed, DU will accommodate your working stay.
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Flexible Schedules and Pay Rates
Starting above CO minimum wage, let us work with your needs!
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Positions Available
We believe strongly in the “one team” concept, a “service above self” philosophy, and that attention to detail matters. The ability of applicants to work and live well with others in a remote setting is essential. The following positions are currently available at the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus:
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Outdoor Experience Staff
Responsible for the delivery of Outdoor Experience events and activities, ensuring safe, effective, and thoughtful experiences for the DU Community and Kennedy Mountain Campus guests. Work opportunities for students available on both the University of Denver urban campus and the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus for team members looking for consistent hours.
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Outdoor Experience Leaders
Responsible for daily leadership of Outdoor Experience staff, ensuring delivery of safe, effective, and thoughtful experiences for the DU Community and Kennedy Mountain Campus guests. Work opportunities for students available on both the University of Denver urban campus and the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus for team members looking for consistent hours.
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Kennedy Mountain Campus Operations Associate
Responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining KMC cleanliness, and assisting with program/event coordination. Staff work in coordination with the Kennedy Mountain Campus team to organize and facilitate events on the campus.
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Kennedy Mountain Campus Operations Lead
Responsible for coordinating exceptional customer service, ensuring KMC cleanliness, and executing program/event coordination. Staff work in coordination with the Kennedy Mountain Campus team to organize and facilitate events on the campus.
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Kennedy Mountain Campus EMT
Responsible for providing emergency care to the KMC community and its guests. Staff work in coordination with Kennedy Mountain Campus team to provide services for the events on the KMC campus.
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Kennedy Mountain Campus Registered Nurse
Responsible for providing medical care to the KMC community and its guests. Staff work in coordination with Kennedy Mountain Campus team to provide services for the events on the KMC campus.
