Aquetza 2026 Summer Staff Counselors

Job Summary

Aquetza is hiring for three temporary summer positions;
Community Counselors, Part-Time Counselors, and Undergraduate
Student Counselors to serve as counselors for the 2026 Aquetza
Youth Leadership Program

The Aquetza Summer Program position roles are one of the most
rewarding and demanding positions within the program. It requires a
high level of commitment, presence and relationship building
skills. Counselors spend the majority of each day alongside their
assigned calpulli (student cohort), serving as consistent mentors,
guides and advocates.

**IMPORTANT NOTE:** You must indicate which position(s) you
are applying to in your cover letter.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.

Who We Are

The Office of Precollege Outreach and Engagement, in the Enrollment
Management Division, partners with communities across Colorado and
beyond to provide first-generation and low-income students and
their families with comprehensive college preparation and social
development programs.

These programs help support students academically and personally
from middle school through high school and prepare them to
transition successfully to postsecondary opportunities. Continuing
to provide support to students that choose to attend the University
of Colorado Boulder.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Build and sustain meaningful relationships with students
  throughout the program. This requires trust, respect and
  accountability.
• Facilitate daily talking circles that create space for
  reflection, dialogue and community building, while also maintaining
  responsibility for student safety and well-being.
• Closely monitor and support their calpulli during moves between
  program activities, including morning ceremony, workshops, meals
  and evening programming.
• Attend workshops alongside students and participate in the
  nightly encuentro, encouraging engagement and respectful
  participation in all activities.
• Collaborate closely with fellow staff members to ensure a
  collaborative program experience, clear communication and a
  supportive environment for all participants.
• Oversee group dynamics and support students' emotional and
  social well-being.
• Attend all staff meetings and communicate concerns with program
  Co-Directors.
• Model appropriate boundaries and expectations with all program
  youth.
• Address conflict with care and consideration.
• Follow all university youth safety processes and report any
  safety concerns with the Co-Directors immediately.
• Maintain active communication with co-counselors and rest of
  Aquetza staff.

What You Should Know

• Community counselors are expected to be live-in staff for the
  duration of the program.
• Part-time counselors are not expected to be live-in
  staff for the duration of the program.
• Student undergraduate counselors are expected to be live-in
  staff for the duration of the program.
• Program dates are June 18th through June 29th.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this temporary, full-time position is
$18.90.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not
benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be inspired. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Minimum Qualifications for Undergraduate Student Counselor
position:

• Be a current undergraduate student at CU Boulder (any
  major).
• Be an active member of UMAS y MECHA, El Diario, or other
  relevant student organization.

Minimum Qualification for Community Counselor & Part-Time
Counselor positions:

• Previous involvement in the Aquetza Youth Leadership Program,
  as a participant or staff member or similar program.

What You Will Need

• Excellent teammate.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Leadership skills.

What We Would Like You to Have

Preferred Qualifications for Undergraduate Student Counselor
position:

• Experience working with high school age students in a community
  setting.
• Previous involvement in Aquetza, as a program participant or
  staff member.
• Experience working with first generation students.
• Experience facilitating activities.

Preferred Qualifications For Community Counselor and Part-time
Counselor positions:

• Experience working with high school aged students in a
  community setting.
• Experience in community organizations aligned with the vision
  and purpose of Aquetza or similar program.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that briefly describes how your background and
   experience align with this position. **IMPORTANT NOTE:** You
   must indicate which position(s) you are applying to in your cover
   letter.

We may ask for references at a later time.

Please apply by April 24th, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu