Cultural Center Program Coordinator

Also called: Community Cultural Programs Coordinator

Plans festivals, classes, and exhibits that celebrate a community's culture and heritage.

A day in the life

A coordinator at a Latino, Asian American, or Native cultural center books musicians and speakers, runs language classes, organizes a festival, and writes grant reports.

Pay over a career

Starting
$37k
Typical
$57k
High
$84k

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in anthropology, ethnic studies, or a related field.

Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, Sociology.

Outlook

Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 21-1099: Faster than average (5% to 6%).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI drafts calendars and grant text; booking artists, running classes and serving a community stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP World History, A second language, Art or music.

Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1099.

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