Wellness Peer Educator and Mentor - Fall 2026

SUNY Cortland; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Cortland invites applications for a Fall 2026 Wellness Peer Educator and Mentor internship. The role supports the Health Promotion Office by teaching peers about health and wellness and helping create engaging workshops on campus.

You will participate in training and weekly classes, contribute to Sexual Health programming, and plan future initiatives. Candidates must be a SUNY Cortland student with a minimum 2.5 GPA and be available on Wednesdays (1–3pm or 4–8pm) and monthly Thursdays

Qualifications

• Must be a SUNY Cortland student.
• GPA requirement of approximately 2.5 or higher.
• Available on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and/or 4-8pm; available monthly on Thursdays 2-3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating content for workshops and programs.
• Lead in Sexual Health programming on campus and at group presentations.
• Support Wellness Wednesday activities and future program planning.

Skills

Public speaking

Education

3-credit Wellness PEER Educator internship

Job description

Wellness Peer Educator and Mentor - Fall 2026

Job Title Wellness Peer Educator and Mentor - Fall 2026

Department

Department Counseling and Wellness Services

Job Description/Duties

Wellness PEER Educator and Mentors (Peer Education, Empowerment and Resource) are part of an internship with the Health Promotion Office where students teach their peers about all aspects of health and wellness. It is the hope that through education and awareness, we can equip students with the necessary tools to make safe and responsible decisions in an effort to create a safe and healthy campus experience for all.

Training

You will be required to participate in a training session. The date will be determined after all applications are received. In training, you will learn core skills, team building and participate in many fun activities.

Class / Intern Meeting

You will be required to attend a one-hour class each week over the course of the semester. Class time will be determined after interns are selected based on class schedules.

Outreach is reaching out to students who are in their own environments such as academic buildings, residence halls, Student Life Center or class presentations. Wellness PEER Educator and Mentors will assist in creating content for workshops and programs. Wellness PEER Educator and Mentors will be leaders in Sexual Health programming on campus and when groups request presentations.

Wellness Wednesday

Wellness PEER Educator and Mentors will either be presenting or attending each weekly Wellness Wednesday. Wellness PEER Educator and Mentors will also develop programming for the following semester as well as plan advertisements.

Future Program Planning

Wellness PEER Educator and Mentor will also be responsible for planning future programs as well as additional duties as assigned.

Days/Hours Needed

Wellness PEER Educator and Mentors are needed at various times Monday through Friday. There is occasional night programs. You are required to participate in 8 hours per week of class-related activities.

Campus Location/Bldg.

Van Hoesen Hall, Room C-13 and location of meetings and programs

Required Qualifications

• Must be a SUNY Cortland student
• Must be hired for the 3-credit Wellness PEER Educator internship
• GPA requirement of approximately 2.5 or higher
• Available on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and/or 4-8pm
• Available monthly on Thursdays 2-3:30pm

Preferred Qualifications

• Past wellness leadership experience
• Strong interest in learning and educating peers
• Willingness to work as a team and with a diverse student population
• Good communication and professionalism

Salary Grade

Salary Grade A-$16.00/hr.

Close Date

Close Date 08/23/2026