Student Employee - American Democracy Project Peer Educator - Fall 2026

University of Central Missouri; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Central Missouri seeks a student for the American Democracy Project to assist with voter registration activities on campus. The role involves delivering short presentations to students, guiding them through registration and absentee ballot requests, and coordinating with the student coordinator.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and current UCM students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Hours are typically M-F, 8 AM-5 PM, with occasional nights and weekends, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have good oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills.
• GPA 2.5 or higher required.
• Must be a current UCM student and U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Give short presentations on voter registration and guidance on registering to vote or requesting an absentee ballot.
• Be available for a variety of shifts or events, including late night or early morning hours
• Present to groups with training and provided materials
• Manage time to complete assigned presentations
• Promptly collect and return presentation materials and record outcomes
• Communicate availability and progress with the student coordinator.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Education

Cumulative GPA 2.5+

Must be a UCM student

Job description

Work in the Office of Student Experience and Engagement under supervision of Vice President Dr. Shari Bax and the student coordinator for the American Democracy Project. The American Democracy Project (ADP) is a multi-campus initiative which involves a series of campus activities coordinated by each participating campus. One project is voter registration, education, and assistance. This position will assist with this effort.

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Duties Include:

• Giving short presentations on voter registration and providing students with guidance in getting registered to vote and/or requesting an absentee ballot.
• Be available and willing to work a variety of shifts or events, including late night /early morning hours
• Be comfortable presenting to a group (Content and materials for presentations will be provided, and training will be required)
• Manage their time so as to ensure completion of assigned presentations
• Promptly collect and return presentation materials and record outcomes
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner with the student coordinator about availability to complete presentations.

Education:

• Cumulative GPA: 2.5 or above
• Must be a UCM student

Experience:

• Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal

Working Hours and Days:

• M-F, 8 AM-5 PM; occassional nights and weekends