The Black/African American Cultural Center | B.E.S.T Staff Application

Thank you for your interest in joining our amazing and dynamic student staff!

B.E.S.T Job Components to Consider

  • Must have at least a 2.5 GPA to apply/continue working and be in good academic standing for the year.
  • Be able to attend mandatory weekly staff meetings.
  • Must be in attendance for the duration of Fall Staff Training (Week of August 17th – 19th) and Spring Training (January 16-17th, 2027)
  • Available to work 10 hours a week
    • Pay Rate for Peer Coordinators: $15/hr
    • Pay Rate for Peer Mentors: $15/hr
    • Pay Rate for Lead Peer Coordinators: $17/hr
  • Preferred access to Work Study (Need/Merit)

B.E.S.T Job Descriptions

Required Job Qualifications
  • Be a currently enrolled CSU student.  
  • Be eligible for Work Study (to qualify students need to submit a FAFSA application for the academic year they plan to work in B/AACC). Staff will need to confirm their work study award prior to hiring.  
  • Maintain a cumulative and semesterly GPA of at least 2.5 while working for B/AACC.   
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues impacting the African Diaspora.   
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Previous experience as Peer Coordinator 
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues impacting the African Diaspora.   
  • Experience with planning a variety of small (>15) and medium (>50) scale programs. 
Responsibilities

The Black/African American Cultural Center is open to all students and serves as a resource for the university and surrounding communities by cultivating student development, uplifting cultural celebration, and facilitating African Diasporic Education initiatives for anyone interested in connecting with Black/African diasporic experiences.  

The Lead Peer Coordinator (LPC) role is a leader among leaders and helps guide the B/AACC Education Support Staff (B.E.S.T) through their expected responsibilities and navigate the challenges of their respective roles. 

General Responsibilities
o     Serve as mentor for transfer students in the Rites of Passage Mentorship program (1-2 Hours per week)
o     Attend weekly LPC meeting with B/AACC Professional Staff (1 Hour)
o     Co-lead weekly B.E.S.T. Staff meeting (1.5 Hours)
o     Lead team building activities on retreat and at all staff meetings
o     1st point of contact for B.E.S.T. staff
o     Coordinate the collection of data for selected programs
o     Organize and Maintain the Teams channels and resources
o     Assist in developing and implementing programs and office plans
o     Maintain confidentiality
o     Desk shift for at least 4 hours per week. 

We are hiring for two positions; LPC for Programming and LPC for Mentoring.

The Black/African American Cultural Center is open to all students and serves as a resource for the university and surrounding communities by cultivating student development, uplifting cultural celebration, and facilitating African Diasporic Education initiatives for anyone interested in connecting with Black/African diasporic experiences.  

The Peer Coordinator (PC) is a key position in the B/AACC office and supports the coordination of events for the center which is vital to the programming, culture, and operation of the Office. 

Required Job Qualifications 
  • Be a currently enrolled CSU student.  
  • Be eligible for Work Study (to qualify students need to submit a FAFSA application for the academic year they plan to work in B/AACC). Staff will need to confirm their work study award prior to hiring.  
  • Maintain a cumulative and semesterly GPA of at least 2.5 while working for B/AACC.   
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues impacting the African Diaspora.   
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Experience with program planning 
  • Experience working individually and on a team to accomplish goals 
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member. 

 

General Responsibilities 
o  Assist professional staff with coordination and implementation of B/AACC office programming
o  Attend all Staff Trainings and professional development opportunities (Fall & Spring Semester)
o  Attend weekly B/AACC office meeting (1.5 Hours)
o  Assist in maintaining inclusive and welcoming office/virtual environment
o  Stay up-to-date with important B/AACC program details
o  Serve as the liaison for all student-initiated programs for the B/AACC office
o  Attend B/AACC office programming year round
o  Clerical Duties as assigned
o  Clean office daily
o  Manage a case load of Rites of Passage (ROP) mentees to support them in getting the support, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive in their first year at CSU.

The Black/African American Cultural Center is open to all students and serves as a resource for the university and surrounding communities by cultivating student development, uplifting cultural celebration, and facilitating African Diasporic Education initiatives for anyone interested in connecting with Black/African diasporic experiences.  

The Rites of Passage is a 49-year-old mentorship program designed to support first-year and transfer students as they transition to college. This is accomplished through retreats, outings, and workshops designed by upper-class students who serve as mentors! 

 

Required Job Qualifications 
  • Be a currently enrolled CSU student.  
  • Be eligible for Work Study (to qualify students need to submit a FAFSA application for the academic year they plan to work in B/AACC). Staff will need to confirm their work study award prior to hiring.  
  • Maintain a cumulative and semesterly GPA of at least 2.5 while working for B/AACC.
Preferred Job Qualifications 
  • Strong oral and written communication skills 
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues facing the African Diaspora.  
  • Experience participating in a mentorship program 


General Responsibilities 

  • Manage a caseload of Rites of Passage (ROP) mentees, through hosting cohort events, one-on-one meetings, supporting student transition to the university, and supporting/attending ROP events.
  • Participate in all staff trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities.
  • Support the Lead Peer Coordinator for Mentoring in coordinating and implementing ROP programming.
  • Maintain current records of mentorship interactions.
  • Contribute to safe, inclusive, and welcoming physical and virtual office environments

The Black/African American Cultural Center is open to all students and serves as a resource for the university and surrounding communities by cultivating student development, uplifting cultural celebration, and facilitating African Diasporic Education initiatives for anyone interested in connecting with Black/African diasporic experiences.  

The Peer Coordinator for Content Management/Graphic Design supports the office by co-creating and distributing visually compelling multimedia materials that represent and uplift B/AACC communities. This position develops strategies that communicate the messages of the office, while ensuring brand consistency and accessibility across all platforms. 

Required Job Qualifications 
  • Be a currently enrolled CSU student.  
  • Be eligible for Work Study (to qualify students need to submit a FAFSA application for the academic year they plan to work in B/AACC). Staff will need to confirm their work study award prior to hiring.  
  • Maintain a cumulative and semesterly GPA of at least 2.5 while working for B/AACC.   
  • Demonstrated understanding of issues impacting the African Diaspora.   

 

Preferred Job Qualifications 
  • Experience running social media platforms for an individual, organization, or business 
  • Familiar with maintaining branding guidelines
 

General Responsibilities

  • Assist professional staff with coordination and implementation of B/AACC office programming.
  • Attend weekly B/AACC office meeting (decided semesterly)
  • Demonstrable multimedia graphic design skills with a portfolio
  • Up to date with industry leading software and technologies (In Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, etc.) – not required but highly encouraged 
  • Create all B/AACC print and online advertising materials and update all advertising on website, social media outlets, and posters/handbills/brochures
  • Update the design of the GRIOT and complete each issue once all articles are received from student staff and other students.
  • Help create and maintain fresh and up-to-date social media presence on multiple platforms
  • Weekly/Daily post for social media to stay current and connected with students/alumni/faculty & staff/community member, etc.
  • Abide by office expectations
  • Clean office daily (after lunch and at end of the day)
  • Clerical duties as assigned

Application

The 2026-2027 Applications have closed and the positions have been filled. B.E.S.T Staff Applications will open again in Spring 2027!

The application can be found on Handshake by clicking here.

  • Lead Peer Coordinator – Handshake NO. – 
  • Peer Coordinator – Handshake NO. – 
  • Lead Peer Coordinator- Content Creator – Handshake NO. –