Peer Educator (Project SAFE)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Training opportunities

Job summary

A community college system in Chicago is seeking Peer Educators. This role involves promoting a culture of respect and safety concerning gender-based violence among peers, developing educational materials, and participating in trainings. Ideal candidates are responsible and have a positive attitude towards learning. The position is part-time, offering an hourly rate of $17.00.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 required.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours at City Colleges of Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Serve as student leaders to promote a cultural shift regarding gender-based violence.
• Engage peers on campus and provide information about healthy relationships.
• Support Project S.A.F.E. events and develop educational materials.

Skills

Effective communication

Presentation skills

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Campus Coordinator-Project S.A.F.E., Peer Educators (Project S.A.F.E.) will serve as student leaders who work to promote a cultural shift regarding gender-based violence on their campus and throughout their community. Peer Educators will receive training, participate in their campus Coordinated Community Response Team, support virtual and on-campus Project S.A.F.E. events and will have the opportunity to develop educational materials, present workshops to other students, and develop and publish social media content.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Completes mandatory Peer Educator Orientation on gender-based violence, bystander intervention, and suicide awareness.
• Engage with peers on campus to promote a campus culture of respect and safety by providing accurate information about healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and on-campus advocacy resources.
• Completes administrative and support tasks to support Project S.A.F.E. gender-based violence prevention and response programming.
• Engages in ongoing training and professional development to improve understanding of gender-based violence, barriers to accessing support, and disparate impacts on marginalized populations.
• Supports outreach efforts by developing programming materials, disseminating flyers, creating social media posts, and helping to coordinate Project S.A.F.E. events.
• Attends monthly campus Coordinated Community Response Team meetings and monthly districtwide Peer Education meetings.
• Advocates for mental health and safety on campus and works to reduce stigma related to gender-based violence and mental health.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States
• Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes
• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)
• Applicants must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago
• Enrolled Freshmen may work during the break prior to attending the next school term
• All positions are “employment at-will”
• Maximum of 20 hours per week

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at City Colleges of Chicago.
• Interested in violence prevention and educating peers on gender-based violence.
• Responsible, reliable, and able to communicate effectively.
• Brings a positive attitude toward learning, meeting challenges, thinking creatively, and working as a member of a team.
• Open to receiving feedback and using it to improve performance.
• Possesses good presentation skills or is willing to develop them.
• Willingness and availability to attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Hourly Rate: $17.00 per hour.

The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges!