Staff Hiring

We currently are no longer taking any more applications.

We are currently hiring for:

1. Summer 2024

2. The 2024-2025 Academic Year

The priority Application Deadline for all positions is March 18, 2024 by 11:59 PM MST.

If you have questions, please contact Aaron Escobedo Garmon, aaron.escobedo_garmon@colostate.edu.

Mission of El Centro

The mission of El Centro is to provide support for the Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, 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 inclusive 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 Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, and Hispanic. Multiracial 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

Job Title	El Centro: Community Engagement Coordinator
Company Division	El Centro
Job Type	On-Campus Student Employment
Employment Type	Part-Time (10 hours a week)
Duration	August 2024-May 2025 (full academic year commitment required)
Start Date/End Date	August 12, 2024 – May 16, 2025 (the week after finals week ends)
Work Study	Work study required
Application Opening and Closing Dates	February 19, 2024-March 18, 2024 by 11:59 PM
Job Description	The mission of El Centro is to provide support for the Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, Hispanic, Multiracial 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 inclusive 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 Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, Hispanic, Multiracial 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 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, intersectionality and support within El Centro   Committing to a flexible schedule so you can help staff the front desk 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.)   Marketing Coordinators are responsible for creating and generating social media content that promotes El Centro and Inclusive Excellence Centers’ Events. And, create content that provides educational resources about issues that impact the Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, Hispanic, Multiracial community. Training and Professional Development Actively contribute and participate in the following: Attend, and be on time to, weekly Marketing Team Meetings & El Centro All-Staff Meetings  Holistic Center Assistance Support professional staff with administrative projects    Help implement and staff El Centro programming (Latinx Heritage Month, Día de Muertos Celebrations, Latinx in Activism Week, El Centro Retreat, Welcome Week Programming, La Conexión End of the Year Celebration, etc.)
Qualifications	Availability Able to work 10 hours, minimum, per week between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM AND maintain the work schedule you negotiate with your supervisor Able to make a one-year commitment to the position Must attend additional training hours August 12- August 16, 2024, IN PERSON  Must attend Spring Training in January 2025 Must attend the SOMOS Latinx Graduation in early May 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 Work Study Award, which is required for hire and to remain employed Have work authorization Required Skills Demonstrated ability to co-create and uphold an environment of inclusivity, community, intersectionality and support Commitment to the success and support of Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, Hispanic, Multiracial 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 (inclusion, social justice, integrity, respect, and service) Demonstrate basic computer skills, including Microsoft office
HR Policies & Procedures	Colorado State University may conduct background checks on final candidates. (MUST be included with all postings.)   Employee benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/   Work study is required. All students must have work study to be hired and must maintain work study to remain employed.  Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 per Hour  Start Date: August 12, 2024
# of Openings	5
Compensation	Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 per Hour
Job Location	El Centro, 225 Lory Student Center, Fort Collins, CO 80523

La Conexión Familia Leader (Peer Mentor)

Job Title	El Centro: La Conexión Familia Leader (Peer Mentor)
Company Division	El Centro
Job Type	On-Campus Student Employment
Employment Type	Part-Time (10 hours a week)
Duration	August 2024-May 2025 (full academic year commitment required)
Start Date/End Date	August 12, 2024 – May 16, 2025 (the week after finals week ends)
Work Study	Work study required
Application Opening and Closing Dates	February 19, 2024-March 18, 2024 by 11:59 PM
Job Description	The mission of El Centro is to provide support for the Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, Hispanic, Multiracial 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 inclusive environment that focuses on awareness and understanding of the Latinx experience.  La Conexión is a peer-mentorship program for first year and transfer Latinx students with a focus on creating a strong sense of community, cultural pride, student engagement, and academic excellence at CSU. La Conexión supports Latinx students by helping them feel connected to campus through social, emotional, and academic support throughout their first year at CSU. Family Leaders are responsible for establishing community by planning weekly activities for a group of first-year students, as well as meeting with them individually throughout the academic school year. Overall, Family Leaders support first-year and transfer students with academic, social, and personal transitions. Pa’lante! As a La Conexión Familia Leader, you would be doing the following: Group Engagement Plan and facilitate weekly, inclusive, family group sessions for a group of 10-15 new CSU students focused on helping new students transition to the university, utilize campus resources, encouraging cultural empowerment, and establishing a sense of belonging. Intentionally develop a sense of community that is inclusive and supports a diverse community of Latinx students. Individual Student Outreach and Support Develop a mentoring relationship with students that is inclusive of a student’s diverse identities, strengths, and needs Meet with all student mentees (10-15) on a one-on-one basis throughout the academic year to support their personal transition to CSU. Devote time to individual check ins and follow up with student mentees based on individual needs Support students in crisis through problem-solving, resource referrals, and timely communication with El Centro staff Connection to Campus Encourage alumni to attend La Conexión programs and events. Encourage alumni to attend El Centro events Training and Professional Development Actively contribute and participate in the following: Attend, and be on time to, weekly individual meetings with your supervisor Attend, and be on time to, weekly Family Leader Team Meetings & El Centro All-Staff Meetings Attend all La Conexión Large Family events (typically one per month)
Qualifications	Availability Able to work 10 hours, per week Able to make a one-year commitment to the position Must attend additional training hours August 12- August 16, 2024, IN PERSON  Must attend Spring Training in January 2025 Must attend the SOMOS Latinx Graduation in early May 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 Work Study Award, which is required for hire and to remain employed Have work authorization Required Skills Demonstrate a strong desire to support first-year and transfer Latinx students Commitment to the success and support of Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, Hispanic, Multiracial students at CSU General knowledge of campus resources and support systems (El Centro will provide additional training on campus resources) Strong communication skills with the ability to facilitate group discussions Ability to take initiative and work in an autonomous work setting Ability to work on a diverse team by being adaptable, open to feedback, and accountable Maintain confidentiality of student information, students’ stories, documents, files, etc. Demonstrate commitment and value to the Principles of Community (inclusion, social justice, integrity, respect, and service) Demonstrate basic computer skills, including Microsoft office
HR Policies & Procedures	Colorado State University may conduct background checks on final candidates. (MUST be included with all postings.)   Employee benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/   Work study is required. All students must have work study to be hired and must maintain work study to remain employed.  Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 per Hour  Start Date: August 12, 2024
# of Openings	5
Compensation	Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 per Hour
Job Location	El Centro, 225 Lory Student Center, Fort Collins, CO 80523

Summer 2024 Position: Summer Community Engagement Coordinator

Job Title	El Centro: Summer Community Engagement Coordinator
Company Division	El Centro
Job Type	On-Campus Student Employment
Employment Type	Full-Time (40 hours a week)
Duration	May 2024-August 2024 (full summer commitment required)
Start Date/End Date	May 13, 2024 – August 9, 2024 (the week after finals week ends)
Work Study	Work study required
Application Opening and Closing Dates	February 19, 2024-March 18, 2024 by 11:59 PM
Job Description	The mission of El Centro is to provide support for the Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, Hispanic, Multiracial 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 inclusive 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 Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, Hispanic, Multiracial 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, intersectionality 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  Help identify priorities for the upcoming academic year for El Centro in terms of our programming, online presence, and physical space from an intersectional perspective.  Help identify priorities and begin planning for National Latinx/e Heritage Month and First-Four Weeks Programming from an intersectional perspective, 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 Student Diversity Programs and Services 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.  La Conexión Outreach  Work with the El Centro staff to identify candidates eligible for El Centro’s Peer Mentoring Program.  Engage in ongoing outreach to potential candidates 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)  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 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 inclusivity, community, intersectionality and support  Commitment to the success and support of Latinx/é, Afro-Latinx/é, Chicanx/é, Hispanic, Multiracial 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 (inclusion, social justice, integrity, respect, and service)  Demonstrate basic computer skills, including Microsoft office
HR Policies & Procedures	Colorado State University may conduct background checks on final candidates. (MUST be included with all postings.)    Employee benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/    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: May 13, 2024
# of Openings	2
Compensation	Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00 per Hour
Job Location	El Centro, 225 Lory Student Center, Fort Collins, CO 80523

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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.

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, MARCH 18 by 11:59pm MST.

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Mission of El Centro

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Colorado State University

El Centro

Staff HiringWe currently are no longer taking any more applications.

Mission of El Centro

Open Positions

Connect With El Centro

CSU Links

More Diversity Offices

Staff Hiring

We currently are no longer taking any more applications.