Cantú Queer Center Programs Lead

University of California, Santa Cruz; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

UC Santa Cruz is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Cantú Queer Center to provide programmatic, administrative, and facilities support for LGBTQIA+ student communities. You will plan co-curricular programs, supervise student staff, and manage fiscal and logistical tasks to advance the Cantú Center's mission.

Under supervision, you will coordinate large-scale events, work with internal partners, and help ensure accessibility and safe, welcoming spaces across three Resource Centers locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience / training.
• Experience creating, implementing, and publicizing diverse, successful events on a low budget.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provides essential support services for Cantú program(s) and offers basic student life support.
• Assists Cantú Center Directors in producing and promoting large-scale events and projects.
• Coordinates travel, schedules, and day‑of event logistics with guests and volunteers.
• Plans and coordinates Cantú programs and activities (e.g., Lavender Graduation, Trans & Queer Fall events).
• Develops and coordinates collaborative programs with campus units and student groups.

Skills

Event planning

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Community outreach

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

UC Santa Cruz is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Cantú Queer Center to provide programmatic, administrative, and facilities support for LGBTQIA+ student communities. You will plan co-curricular programs, supervise student staff, and manage fiscal and logistical tasks to advance the Cantú Center's mission.

Under supervision, you will coordinate large-scale events, work with internal partners, and help ensure accessibility and safe, welcoming spaces across three Resource Centers locations.