The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA), Support for Incoming Black Students (S.I.B.S), and the Black Student Union (BSU) are seeking a passionate, organized, and detail-oriented Black History Month (BHM) Student Coordinator to help lead and manage logistics for Winter 2026 BHM programming. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in celebrating Black culture, illuminating history, and the contributions the Black community has made across campus and beyond.

We are excited to welcome a committed and reliable team player—someone who thrives in collaborative environments, is deeply invested in community building, and is dedicated to fostering connections, belonging, and transformational engagements through educational and cultural programming.

Thank you for your time, interest, and investment in this important work. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Position Summary

The BHM Student Coordinator will lead the planning and coordination of Black History Month, a campus-wide celebration involving a series of dynamic events that highlight the richness of Black culture, identities, and experiences. This position is both administrative and collaborative, involving event logistics, leadership, committee coordination, and outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination of all aspects of BHM programming and logistics.

• Help recruit students, staff, faculty, and community members to join the BHM planning committee (including identifying a student graphic designer).

• Help schedule and reserve space for committee meetings, beginning in late September.

• Lead planning committee meetings, including:

  • Creating agendas

  • Facilitating discussions

  • Taking and distributing meeting minutes

• Assist with the setup, implementation, and cleanup of BHM events and programs.

• Collaborate on outreach and marketing efforts:

  • Connect with student organizations and local community partners

  • Create and share promotional materials

• Identify event-related purchases in collaboration with the MESA Program Manager, ensuring adherence to budget guidelines.

• Serve as a liaison between the MESA Program Manager and sub-committee chairs to ensure timely progress and smooth coordination.

• Assist with other duties as assigned by MESA Program Manager.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A currently enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Michigan

• Self-directed and motivated

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and accountable

• Passionate about cultural celebration, community engagement, and learning

• Comfortable leading meetings and collaborating with multiple stakeholders

• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently and within a team

• Exercise strong interpersonal skills – the ability to represent BHM and maintain timely communications with stakeholders, and to communicate effectively with MESA staff advisor and other constituents

• A resume is required for the position

• Have fun!

Availability Requirements:
Must be available for weekly committee meetings, evening events, and occasional weekends between late September and early March.