Health & Wellness Peer Educator

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

East Stroudsburg University is seeking a Health & Wellness Peer Educator to support student wellbeing through programming, outreach, and peer education across campus. Must be an ESU student in Public Health or Exercise Science, with strong oral and written communication, public speaking skills, and the ability to balance multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality.

Flexible hours are available (evenings and some weekends) with pay at $15.00 per hour, and trainings provided by the Health &

Qualifications

• Current ESU student in Public Health or Exercise Science.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining on-campus Wellness Cabinets.
• Help deliver donations to Warrior FoodPantry.
• Create programming to support student health and wellbeing.
• Coordinate with students for distribution of pre-bundled food bags during breaks.
• Create health and wellness social media posts, pamphlets, and posters.
• Promote Health & Wellness activities at campus events.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Time management

Teamwork

Education

ESU student in Public Health/Exercise Science

Job description

Health & Wellness Peer Educator

Responsibilities:

• Assistance of maintenance of 6 on-campus Wellness Cabinets.
  
• Assistance with delivering donations to the Warrior FoodPantry at St. Matthews Church.
• Creating programming to support students, mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
• Coordinate with students for the distribution ofpre-bundled food bags over break periods.
  
• Creation of social media posts, pamphlets, posters, andother health & wellness media.
  
• Promotion at various table events around campus, some ofwhich may be inside or outside for several hours at a time.
  
• Maintain confidentiality of students/staff/communitymembers who utilize Health & Wellness programming.
  
• Attend trainings, workshops, and speaking events asprescribed by supervisor.
  
• Maintain current knowledge of substance use habits oncollege campuses.
• After training, provide substance-use related education topeers in various settings.

Required Qualifications:

• Current ESU student of Public Health, Exercise Science, or related health field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in Health Education, Preventative Health, and addressing foodinsecurity/hunger on a college campus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Strong presentation skills focusing on both the ability topresent and create presentations (public speaking training and practice can be provided).
  
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks and use good timemanagement skills.
  
• Relatively flexible schedule; able to work eveningsincluding some weekends, but rarely.
  
• Desire to help create a more thriving, healthy campus.
• A positive attitude that will promote healthy lifestyle choices for yourself and others.
• Encourage positive health behavior changes among students.
• Willing to seek help and ask questions when needed. Receive direction and constructive
  feedback in a positive manner.
  
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting when needed.
  
• Demonstrate skills of a self-motivator and have high levels of energy and enthusiasm.
  
• Eagerness to learn.
  
• Serve as a responsible role model to both on and off campus students and the community, representing ESU in a positive manner.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Additional Information:

• Health & Wellness department working 7-10 hours per week hours subject to change.
  
• $15.00 per hour.

Employment Eligibility & University Commitment

Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment/degree verifications. We are proud ESU is an equal-opportunity employer.