STW: Peer Health Educator

Peer Health Educators are students who have made the decision to commit to a job, in which they will raise awareness about health and wellbeing topics, as well as, commit to their academic studies.  The essential function of the Peer Health Educator is to assist and educate students  towards a healthier lifestyle. All Peer Health Educators are required to complete an initial training period of health related and wellness topics. In addition to an ongoing learning process in the field of health and wellness, Peer Health Educators are required to research and update, as needed, health and wellness issues pertinent to the Center for Wellness Promotion. A key responsibility of this job is OUTREACH. This involves setting up across campus and engaging the campus community in health education/awareness activities and co-facilitating wellness promotion programs. Students will work an average of 5-10 hours per week.