Student Staff Positions

The LGBTQ Student Resource Center at Auraria is hiring student staff to join our team. Below you will find center description and job descriptions, as well as instructions to apply.

The LGBTQ Student Resource Center (LGBTQ SRC) is a tri-institutional, student fee funded department. We strive to improve the campus climate for LGBTQ students by fostering acceptance and understanding through educating the campus community about gender, sexuality, and other relevant topics. We develop programs with the intention of uniting diverse communities of people. Lastly, we provide support services and growth opportunities for LGBTQ students to realize their fullest potential.

The Student Office Coordinator is a student staff position, responsible for maintaining organization within the center’s physical space, as well as ensuring effective center processes. This position assists with the daily operations of the LGBTQ SRC and reports to the professional staff of the center. The LGBTQ Student Resource Center is a part of the Equity & Student Engagement team, which reports to the Student Engagement & Well-being unit of the Division of Student Affairs at MSU Denver.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Help organize the center’s media library and sustain item check out/return processes
• Help maintain inventory of campus and community resources as needed
• Support LGBTQ SRC team members and guests in learning and maintaining office procedures
• Assist in providing support, educational information, and relevant resources to the campus community
• Staff the front desk and provide direct service to center visitors such as referrals or resources to different campus and community partners
• Perform administrative tasks including completing daily office to-do lists, restocking tabling box supplies, checking and responding to office emails, buttoning, and stocking office resources
• Keep social space, front desk, and library area organized, clean, and supplied with updated information
• Participate in Auraria workshops and events as needed, and attend regularly scheduled staff meetings

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in at least 6 credits at MSU Denver, Community College of Denver, or University of Colorado Denver with a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Knowledgeable about concepts related to gender and sexuality
• Comfortable working with people from a variety of cultures and identities
• Strong communication skills and public speaking
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in office organization/management
• Knowledgeable about Auraria campus and the resources available to students
• Excellent organizational and planning skills including the ability to independently prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set goals, and enforce deadlines, while maintaining the flexibility to reassess and prioritize goals
• Work Study accepted—all welcome to apply
• Fluent in Spanish—all welcome to apply

The Student Event Coordinator is a student staff position, responsible for planning and executing engaging events that respond to the social and educational needs of the Auraria community. This position assists with the daily operations of the LGBTQ SRC and reports to the professional staff of the center. The LGBTQ Student Resource Center is a part of the Equity & Student Engagement team, which reports to the Student Engagement & Well-being unit of the Division of Student Affairs at MSU Denver. 

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Plan, organize, and execute LGBTQ SRC office events  
• Serve on planning committees for events and meet with team members in order to meet event goals  
• Delegate event tasks and needs to other office staff members  
• Contact campus partners like Auraria Campus Event Services, external catering and event service companies, and other collaborating offices for event coordination  
• Manage day of event details from set up to clean up 
• Create well-attended and effective events by building an awareness of campus culture and maintaining healthy collaborations with other departments  
• Collaborate with other team members for event marketing and center outreach  
• Assist in providing support, educational information, and relevant resources to the campus community in a one-on-one or group setting 
• Staff the front desk and provide direct service to center visitors such as referrals or resources to different campus and community partners 
• Perform administrative tasks including completing daily office to-do lists, restocking tabling box supplies, checking and responding to office emails, buttoning, and stocking office resources  
• Keep social space, front desk, and library area organized, clean, and supplied with updated information  
• Participate in Auraria workshops and events as needed, and attend regularly scheduled staff meetings 

Required Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in at least 6 credits at MSU Denver, Community College of Denver, or University of Colorado Denver (Auraria Campus institutions) with a minimum 2.0 GPA 
• Knowledgeable about concepts related to gender and sexuality 
• Comfortable working with people from a variety of identities and cultures 
• Strong communication skills and comfortable speaking in front of groups 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience planning social or educational events 
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to independently prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set goals, and enforce deadlines, while maintaining the flexibility to reassess and prioritize goals 
• Strong software skills in using Microsoft 365 programs (Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.), or equivalent software programs 
• Proficient experience using graphic design software like Canva or Adobe InDesign 
• Knowledgeable about Auraria campus and the resources available to students 
• At least one previous semester completed at MSU Denver, Community College of Denver, or University of Colorado Denver—all are welcome to apply 
• Fluent in Spanish—all are welcome to apply 

The Student Marketing Coordinator is a student staff position, responsible for creating and supporting the center’s marketing and outreach efforts. This is one of two Student Marketing Coordinator positions. This position maintains the center’s website, while the other maintains the center’s social media presence. Both Student Marketing Coordinator positions support the creation of promotional materials. This position also assists with the daily operations of the LGBTQ SRC and reports to the professional staff of the center. The LGBTQ Student Resource Center is a part of the Equity & Student Engagement team, which reports to the Student Engagement & Well-being unit of the Division of Student Affairs at MSU Denver. 

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Create marketing materials for center events and services as needed (graphic design, flyers, swag, etc.)  
• Maintain an engaging and accessible presence for the center via social media and/or the center’s website 
• Support unique marketing plans for events and services (flyers, sidewalk chalk, presentations, etc.)  
• Assist in providing support, educational information, and relevant resources to the campus community in a one-on-one or group setting 
• Staff the front desk and provide direct service to center visitors such as referrals or resources to different campus and community partners 
• Perform administrative tasks including completing daily office to-do lists, restocking tabling box supplies, checking and responding to office emails, buttoning, and stocking office resources  
• Keep social space, front desk, and library area organized, clean, and supplied with updated information  
• Participate in Auraria workshops and events as needed, and attend regularly scheduled staff meetings 

Required Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in at least 6 credits at MSU Denver, Community College of Denver, or University of Colorado Denver (Auraria Campus institutions) with a minimum 2.0 GPA 
• Knowledgeable about concepts related to gender and sexuality 
• Comfortable working with people from a variety of identities and cultures 
• Strong communication skills and comfortable speaking in front of groups 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience managing social media or a web presence for an organization 
• Knowledgeable about digital accessibility and methods for minimizing disability-related barriers 
• Experience using website-builders like Squarespace 
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, including the ability to independently prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set goals, and enforce deadlines, while maintaining the flexibility to reassess and prioritize goals 
• Strong software skills in using Microsoft 365 programs (Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.), or equivalent software programs 
• Proficient experience using graphic design software like Canva or Adobe InDesign 
• Knowledgeable about Auraria campus and the resources available to students 
• At least one previous semester completed at MSU Denver, Community College of Denver, or University of Colorado Denver—all are welcome to apply 
• Fluent in Spanish—all are welcome to apply

Pay rate: $18.81/hour 

Work Study accepted, all are welcome to apply. 

Work Hours 

Approximately 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm 

Occasionally nights and weekends.

The Application is now closed.

Deadline to Apply: Friday, August 22nd, 2025, 11:59pm.