Peer Health Educator

Job Summary

Peer Health Educators support the growth education and development of students faculty and staff with a special focus on health and wellness. Peer Health Educators are an essential part of promoting health wellness and culture change in the University of Portland campus community. The position will work on topics such as mental health eating disorders drug and alcohol use nutrition exercise sleep coping skills resiliency violence prevention and more. Reporting directly to the Wellness Promotion Coordinator this position also works to bridge the gap between students and Wellness Promotion gathering student feedback and responding to campus needs. Student will work an average of 5 hours per week and will be paid Portland Metro Minimum Wage. Upon positive evaluation by supervisor and Wellness Center staff the employee may be hired on for another academic year.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong communication and interpersonal skills including public speaking listening and professional writing skills Strong attention to detail Demonstrated ability to take initiative Ability to think creatively and outside the box Strong commitment to confidentiality and willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement Professional and timely in response to email phone and in-person correspondence Able to work a minimum of 5 hours each week including some evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

Green Dot Bystander Intervention certified Experience with social media platforms and graphic design

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Algebra,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Special Needs,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Experience with Children,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1