Wellness Peer Educator

EKU Careers; Kentucky; On-site; USD 9,100 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University’s Campus Recreation is seeking undergraduate students to assist in planning and delivering the Student Wellness Program on the Richmond Campus. You will help educate peers on mental health, sexual health, violence prevention, and harm reduction strategies.

Ideal candidates are organized, creative, and eager to grow professionally. Must be enrolled at EKU and ready to work up to 20 hours per week in a part-time, non-benefits role.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU.
• Interest in public health issues related to student health and wellness.
• Organized and creative with willingness to grow professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement wellness programming for fellow students. - (Essential)
• Research and educate peers on wellness topics. - (Essential)

Job description

Title: Wellness Peer Educator

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 91R100 - Campus Recreation

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Golf Cart Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week:Up to 20

Posted Salary Grade:Minimum $8.00 per hour

Retirement:None

Contact Person: Allison Sernulka

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Campus Recreation is searching for undergraduate students to assist in programming and implementation of the Student Wellness Program. Applicants should have an interest in public health issues, specifically those directly related to the student experience. Employees will be trained to educate and speak with peers on health and wellness topics including, but not limited to: mental health, sexual health, violence prevention, relationships, alcohol and other substance use and harm reduction strategies. Ideal employees are organized, creative, and are interested in growing their professional skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be enrolled at EKU.

Job Duties:

• Create and implement wellness programming for fellow students. - (Essential)
• Research and educate peers on wellness topics. - (Essential)

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.