GSEC Women’s, Queer, and Trans Program Coordinators
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Job no: 558085
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Chico
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
| Position Title: |
GSEC Program Coordinator
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| College/Unit/Division: |
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences |
| Department/School: |
Ethnic Gender and Queer Studies Department |
| Application Deadline: |
05/25/2026
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| Seasonal Role Working Dates: |
- Summer 2026
- Academic Year 26/27
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| Student Employee Classification Level: |
Student Employee III - $17.50
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| Position Available for the Following Funding Types: |
Non-Work Study
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| Location Type: |
On-site |
| Role Description: |
The Women’s, Queer, and Trans Program Coordinators are responsible for helping to coordinate activist and educational events and activities and for providing guidance and support to GSEC interns. Events and activities have a focus on creating safe and brave spaces for students who are marginalized by gender and/or sexuality using a feminist intersectional lens.
Description of Duties:
- Demonstrate commitment to the GSEC mission and ensure that student interns work in support of mission.
- Plan and coordinate activist events and activities (such as Queer Week, Take Back the Night, Conference, Trans Week of Resilience)
- Help to create opportunities for GSEC Interns (up to 6 per semester) to participate as members of the GSEC team and gain experience with events, actions and the GSEC as an organization.
- Collaborate with Director to assist with intern recruitment, selection and training.
- Respond to, and provide support for interns to respond to, requests for information and resources by referring to campus and community service providers as appropriate.
- Learn to maintain records of materials, event attendance, letters, articles, donations, and other information related to GSEC generally and program’s events/activities to use for future reference.
- Collaborate with GSEC team and MCGS Staff/Interns on coordination and operation of the office setting.
- Act as a representative of the GSEC by attending networking events and promoting activist efforts.
- Participate and encourage student participation in GSEC events and actions through class talks, presentations, and tabling to promote GSEC.
- Assist Outreach Coordinator with publicity materials for program’s activities and events including campus announcements, publicity fliers, social media and other materials.
- Assist with fundraising efforts when necessary and possible.
- Participate in staff/team meetings, training opportunities and program planning.
- Engage in learning the student leadership role at GSEC through participation in supervision and feedback with Director and Faculty Advisor.
- Communicate with Faculty Advisor, GSEC Advisory Board, and other staff and faculty to obtain support and guidance in GSEC work.
Ability to:
- Learn and utilize feminist, queer, trans and intersectional concepts in the GSEC work.
- Learn and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community, general public, co-workers, and those contacted during the course of work.
- Learn to work well under pressure: meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
- Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
Education Requirements:
Currently enrolled full time in California State University, Chico. Maintain enrollment in (6) six units as an undergraduate student or (4) four units as a graduate student.
Minimum Qualifications:
Basic understanding of and/or interest in feminist, LGBTQ+, and social justice issues; demonstrated interest in sexuality and gender diversity-related issues; desire to build communication and leadership skills; basic proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Priority may be given to people with prior GSEC experience.
Exceptions to the minimum eligibility qualifications may be granted at the sole discretion of the University.
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| Applicants Must Provide: |
- Resume (required)
- Cover letter - required
- Letter of Recommendation - required
- Class schedule / availability - optional
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| Job-related questions should be directed to: |
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Additional Information:
All work must be performed within the State of California.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
Compliance training completion (approx. 4 hours of work time) is required of this position within the first 30 days of work.
The person holding this position is not considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) is not required for this position.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
All positions are contingent on funding.
Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.
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