Peer Health Educator
University of Portland Portal
On-site
Portland, Oregon, United States
Public Health & Advocacy
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
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