Staff Hiring

We are currently hiring for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Community Engagement Coordinators
La Conexion Familia Leaders
*Summer Only* Community Engagement Coordinator

Apply through Handshake by searching “El Centro” to find all available positions.

If you have questions, please contact Roberto Escamilla, roberto.escamilla@colostate.edu

As a Community Engagement Coordinator

What you’ll do:

Help plan and run El Centro events & programs
Connect students to resources and opportunities
Support front desk & daily center operations
Create outreach content (flyers, socials, tabling)

As a La Conexion Familia Leader (Peer Mentor)

What you’ll do:

Meet 1:1 with students
Help mentees set goals and find resources
Build community through events & check-ins
Be someone students can relate to

Summer Community Engagement Coordinator

What you’ll do:

Help prepare El Centro’s major fall programs and events
Welcome and connect with incoming CSU students at orientation
Promote and recruit for the La Conexión peer mentoring program
Support front desk hosting and center operation

Mission of El Centro

The mission of El Centro is to provide support for all students and to deliver educational programs and services for anyone wanting to connect with the Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, and Hispanic communities at CSU and Fort Collins. The Center does this by encouraging student engagement, academic success, cultural pride, empowerment, and volunteer/leadership opportunities.

Our student staff play an integral role in the success of our mission, values, programs and services. Our student staff are key to creating an atmosphere in El Centro where all students feel welcomed, valued, affirmed and supported. We are excited to have you considering a role in El Centro and hope you can find a variety of ways to stay connected and be involved with us! Pa’lante!

Open Positions

Community Engagement Coordinator (Front Desk & Office Staff Member)

Where to Apply	Online Through El Centro Website
Job Title	El Centro: Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC)
Company Division	El Centro
Job Type	On-Campus Student Employment
Employment Type	Part-Time (10 hours a week)
Duration	Aug 2026-May 2027
Start Date/End Date	Aug 17, 2026 – May 14, 2027
Work Study	Work study required
Application Opening and Closing Dates	March 11 – April 15, 2026 by 5:00PM
Job Description	The mission of El Centro is to provide support for all students and uplift the Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, and Hispanic community at CSU and Fort Collins. We do this by encouraging student engagement, academic success, cultural pride, empowerment, and volunteer/leadership opportunities. We strive to promote an environment that focuses on awareness and understanding of the Latinx experience.   Our student staff play an integral role in the success of our mission, values, programs and services. Our student staff are key to creating an atmosphere in El Centro where all students feel welcomed, valued, affirmed and supported. We are excited to have you considering a role in El Centro and hope you can find a variety of ways to stay connected and be involved with us! Pa’lante!  As a Summer Community Engagement Coordinator, you would be doing the following:    Front Desk Hosting  Represent and promote the mission of El Centro in person and though virtual formats    Create and maintain a culture of value, affirmation, and support within El Centro    Committing to a flexible schedule so you can help staff the front desk  Be able to work in person in order to ensure the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except when the University is Closed (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and July 4th)  Greeting visitors, ensuring guests check-in, answering phone calls, responding to emails  Providing tours of the office    Community Engagement  Responding to emails in a way consistent with our mission and purpose  Creating marketing materials via Canva, photoshop or InDesign  Collectively update and post on El Centro’s Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok etc.)      Academic Year Preparation  Applying El Centro’s mission and values, help identify priorities for the upcoming academic year for El Centro in terms of our programming, online presence, and physical space.  Help identify priorities and begin planning for National Latinx/e Heritage Month and First-Four Weeks Programming, which includes the identification of presenters/vendors that meet our outcomes for the month, the identification of events and programs that meet the month’s outcomes, etc.    Ram Orientation Support  Represent El Centro and all Cultural Resource Centers at Ram Orientation tabling events, which occur Monday through Friday, throughout the summer, for both incoming first-year students and transfer students.  Arrive on time to all tabling events and be prepared to speak on behalf of our offices.  Answer questions incoming students and their family/support network have about our offices.  Ensure all new students know El Centro is open to all students.   La Conexión Outreach  Work with the El Centro staff to identify applicants for El Centro’s Peer Mentoring Program.  Engage in ongoing outreach to potential applicants through phone calls and following up on inquiries.  Design marketing for the mentoring program and help identify the important messages that need to be conveyed about the program.    Holistic Center Assistance  Actively contribute and participate in the following:  Attend, and be on time to, weekly Marketing Team Meetings & El Centro All-Staff Meetings   Support professional staff with administrative projects
Qualifications	Availability   Able to work 40 hours, per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM in person AND maintain the work schedule you negotiate with your supervisor  Days off can be arranged based on office coverage, which is shared between all staff working over the summer (3 full-time staff and 1 part-time staff member)  The job is fully in-person and does not have the option for regularly scheduled remote-work options. The position starts on Monday, May 19, 2025 and ends on Friday, August 15, 2025.   Eligibility  Be a current undergraduate student at Colorado State University and will be receiving work study during employment (what is work study?)  Already submitted or planning to submit a FAFSA by March 2024  Receiving a Summer Work Study Award, which is required for hire and to remain employed  Have work authorization    Required Skills  Work study is required. All students must have Summer Work Study to be hired and must maintain work study to remain employed.   Demonstrated ability to co-create and uphold an environment of community, support and human dignity for all. Commitment to the success and support of all students at CSU Experience with Social Media Platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok etc.)  Experience designing materials with Photoshop, InDesign, Canva  Be able to communicate and tend to job tasks in a virtual environment  Strong problem solving skills  Strong critical thinking skills  Ability to take initiative, collaborate with others, work with a team and show flexibility  Maintain confidentiality of files, documents, student information etc.  Demonstrate commitment and value to the Principles of Community Demonstrate basic computer skills, including Microsoft office
HR Policies & Procedures	Colorado State University may conduct background checks on final candidates. Employee benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/    This position is designated as a “Responsible Employee.” Responsible Employees are required to report any and all information related to incidents of sexual misconduct and/or interpersonal violence to the Office of Title IX Programs. For more information about Responsible Employee reporting obligations, please see the definition by clicking here. Work study is required. All students must have Summer Work Study to be hired and must maintain work study to remain employed.   Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 per Hour   Start Date: Monday, May 27, 2025 and ends on Friday, August 15, 2025.
# of Openings	1
Compensation	Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 per Hour
Job Location	El Centro, 225 Lory Student Center, Fort Collins, CO 80523
Required Documents to Apply	Apply online at: https://elcentro.colostate.edu/about/staff-hiring/

La Conexión Familia Leader (Peer Mentor)

Where to Apply	Online Through El Centro Website
Job Title	*El Centro: SUMMER ONLY* Community Engagement Coordinator**
Company Division	El Centro
Job Type	On-Campus Student Employment
Employment Type	Full-Time (40 hours a week)
Duration	May 2025-August 2025 (full summer commitment required)
Start Date/End Date	May 27, 2025 – Friday, August 15, 2025
Work Study	Summer Work study required
Application Opening and Closing Dates	May 21 – May 24, 2025 by 11:59 PM
Job Description	The mission of El Centro is to provide support for all students and uplift the Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, and Hispanic community at CSU and Fort Collins. We do this by encouraging student engagement, academic success, cultural pride, empowerment, and volunteer/leadership opportunities. We strive to promote an environment that focuses on awareness and understanding of the Latinx experience.   Our student staff play an integral role in the success of our mission, values, programs and services. Our student staff are key to creating an atmosphere in El Centro where all students feel welcomed, valued, affirmed and supported. We are excited to have you considering a role in El Centro and hope you can find a variety of ways to stay connected and be involved with us! Pa’lante!  As a Summer Community Engagement Coordinator, you would be doing the following:    Front Desk Hosting  Represent and promote the mission of El Centro in person and though virtual formats    Create and maintain a culture of value, affirmation, and support within El Centro    Committing to a flexible schedule so you can help staff the front desk  Be able to work in person in order to ensure the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except when the University is Closed (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and July 4th)  Greeting visitors, ensuring guests check-in, answering phone calls, responding to emails  Providing tours of the office    Community Engagement  Responding to emails in a way consistent with our mission and purpose  Creating marketing materials via Canva, photoshop or InDesign  Collectively update and post on El Centro’s Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok etc.)      Academic Year Preparation  Applying El Centro’s mission and values, help identify priorities for the upcoming academic year for El Centro in terms of our programming, online presence, and physical space.  Help identify priorities and begin planning for National Latinx/e Heritage Month and First-Four Weeks Programming, which includes the identification of presenters/vendors that meet our outcomes for the month, the identification of events and programs that meet the month’s outcomes, etc.    Ram Orientation Support  Represent El Centro and all Cultural Resource Centers at Ram Orientation tabling events, which occur Monday through Friday, throughout the summer, for both incoming first-year students and transfer students.  Arrive on time to all tabling events and be prepared to speak on behalf of our offices.  Answer questions incoming students and their family/support network have about our offices.  Ensure all new students know El Centro is open to all students.   La Conexión Outreach  Work with the El Centro staff to identify applicants for El Centro’s Peer Mentoring Program.  Engage in ongoing outreach to potential applicants through phone calls and following up on inquiries.  Design marketing for the mentoring program and help identify the important messages that need to be conveyed about the program.    Holistic Center Assistance  Actively contribute and participate in the following:  Attend, and be on time to, weekly Marketing Team Meetings & El Centro All-Staff Meetings   Support professional staff with administrative projects
Qualifications	Availability   Able to work 40 hours, per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM in person AND maintain the work schedule you negotiate with your supervisor  Days off can be arranged based on office coverage, which is shared between all staff working over the summer (3 full-time staff and 1 part-time staff member)  The job is fully in-person and does not have the option for regularly scheduled remote-work options. The position starts on Monday, May 19, 2025 and ends on Friday, August 15, 2025.   Eligibility  Be a current undergraduate student at Colorado State University and will be receiving work study during employment (what is work study?)  Already submitted or planning to submit a FAFSA by March 2024  Receiving a Summer Work Study Award, which is required for hire and to remain employed  Have work authorization    Required Skills  Work study is required. All students must have Summer Work Study to be hired and must maintain work study to remain employed.   Demonstrated ability to co-create and uphold an environment of community, support and human dignity for all. Commitment to the success and support of all students at CSU Experience with Social Media Platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok etc.)  Experience designing materials with Photoshop, InDesign, Canva  Be able to communicate and tend to job tasks in a virtual environment  Strong problem solving skills  Strong critical thinking skills  Ability to take initiative, collaborate with others, work with a team and show flexibility  Maintain confidentiality of files, documents, student information etc.  Demonstrate commitment and value to the Principles of Community Demonstrate basic computer skills, including Microsoft office
HR Policies & Procedures	Colorado State University may conduct background checks on final candidates. Employee benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/    This position is designated as a “Responsible Employee.” Responsible Employees are required to report any and all information related to incidents of sexual misconduct and/or interpersonal violence to the Office of Title IX Programs. For more information about Responsible Employee reporting obligations, please see the definition by clicking here. Work study is required. All students must have Summer Work Study to be hired and must maintain work study to remain employed.   Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 per Hour   Start Date: Monday, May 27, 2025 and ends on Friday, August 15, 2025.
# of Openings	1
Compensation	Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 per Hour
Job Location	El Centro, 225 Lory Student Center, Fort Collins, CO 80523
Required Documents to Apply	Apply online at: https://elcentro.colostate.edu/about/staff-hiring/

*Summer Only* Community Engagement Coordinator

Where to Apply	Online Through El Centro Website
Job Title	*El Centro: SUMMER ONLY* Community Engagement Coordinator**
Company Division	El Centro
Job Type	On-Campus Student Employment
Employment Type	Full-Time (40 hours a week)
Duration	May 2025-August 2025 (full summer commitment required)
Start Date/End Date	May 27, 2025 – Friday, August 15, 2025
Work Study	Summer Work study required
Application Opening and Closing Dates	May 21 – May 24, 2025 by 11:59 PM
Job Description	The mission of El Centro is to provide support for all students and uplift the Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, and Hispanic community at CSU and Fort Collins. We do this by encouraging student engagement, academic success, cultural pride, empowerment, and volunteer/leadership opportunities. We strive to promote an environment that focuses on awareness and understanding of the Latinx experience.   Our student staff play an integral role in the success of our mission, values, programs and services. Our student staff are key to creating an atmosphere in El Centro where all students feel welcomed, valued, affirmed and supported. We are excited to have you considering a role in El Centro and hope you can find a variety of ways to stay connected and be involved with us! Pa’lante!  As a Summer Community Engagement Coordinator, you would be doing the following:    Front Desk Hosting  Represent and promote the mission of El Centro in person and though virtual formats    Create and maintain a culture of value, affirmation, and support within El Centro    Committing to a flexible schedule so you can help staff the front desk  Be able to work in person in order to ensure the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except when the University is Closed (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and July 4th)  Greeting visitors, ensuring guests check-in, answering phone calls, responding to emails  Providing tours of the office    Community Engagement  Responding to emails in a way consistent with our mission and purpose  Creating marketing materials via Canva, photoshop or InDesign  Collectively update and post on El Centro’s Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok etc.)      Academic Year Preparation  Applying El Centro’s mission and values, help identify priorities for the upcoming academic year for El Centro in terms of our programming, online presence, and physical space.  Help identify priorities and begin planning for National Latinx/e Heritage Month and First-Four Weeks Programming, which includes the identification of presenters/vendors that meet our outcomes for the month, the identification of events and programs that meet the month’s outcomes, etc.    Ram Orientation Support  Represent El Centro and all Cultural Resource Centers at Ram Orientation tabling events, which occur Monday through Friday, throughout the summer, for both incoming first-year students and transfer students.  Arrive on time to all tabling events and be prepared to speak on behalf of our offices.  Answer questions incoming students and their family/support network have about our offices.  Ensure all new students know El Centro is open to all students.   La Conexión Outreach  Work with the El Centro staff to identify applicants for El Centro’s Peer Mentoring Program.  Engage in ongoing outreach to potential applicants through phone calls and following up on inquiries.  Design marketing for the mentoring program and help identify the important messages that need to be conveyed about the program.    Holistic Center Assistance  Actively contribute and participate in the following:  Attend, and be on time to, weekly Marketing Team Meetings & El Centro All-Staff Meetings   Support professional staff with administrative projects
Qualifications	Availability   Able to work 40 hours, per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM in person AND maintain the work schedule you negotiate with your supervisor  Days off can be arranged based on office coverage, which is shared between all staff working over the summer (3 full-time staff and 1 part-time staff member)  The job is fully in-person and does not have the option for regularly scheduled remote-work options. The position starts on Monday, May 19, 2025 and ends on Friday, August 15, 2025.   Eligibility  Be a current undergraduate student at Colorado State University and will be receiving work study during employment (what is work study?)  Already submitted or planning to submit a FAFSA by March 2024  Receiving a Summer Work Study Award, which is required for hire and to remain employed  Have work authorization    Required Skills  Work study is required. All students must have Summer Work Study to be hired and must maintain work study to remain employed.   Demonstrated ability to co-create and uphold an environment of community, support and human dignity for all. Commitment to the success and support of all students at CSU Experience with Social Media Platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok etc.)  Experience designing materials with Photoshop, InDesign, Canva  Be able to communicate and tend to job tasks in a virtual environment  Strong problem solving skills  Strong critical thinking skills  Ability to take initiative, collaborate with others, work with a team and show flexibility  Maintain confidentiality of files, documents, student information etc.  Demonstrate commitment and value to the Principles of Community Demonstrate basic computer skills, including Microsoft office
HR Policies & Procedures	Colorado State University may conduct background checks on final candidates. Employee benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/    This position is designated as a “Responsible Employee.” Responsible Employees are required to report any and all information related to incidents of sexual misconduct and/or interpersonal violence to the Office of Title IX Programs. For more information about Responsible Employee reporting obligations, please see the definition by clicking here. Work study is required. All students must have Summer Work Study to be hired and must maintain work study to remain employed.   Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 per Hour   Start Date: Monday, May 27, 2025 and ends on Friday, August 15, 2025.
# of Openings	1
Compensation	Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 per Hour
Job Location	El Centro, 225 Lory Student Center, Fort Collins, CO 80523
Required Documents to Apply	Apply online at: https://elcentro.colostate.edu/about/staff-hiring/

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Before beginning your application:
1: Review El Centro’s Mission.
2: Carefully review the job description(s) and requirements for the job(s) you want.
3: Have a screenshot/picture of this academic year’s work-study award ready to upload.
4: Have your resume ready to upload.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY APRIL 25th by 11:59pm MST.

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