Peer Educator; Study

Overview

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:
Ann Doyle
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Title
: BSU Peer Educator

Position Description
:
The BSU Peer Educators are a group of undergraduate students who work in the Alcohol and Drug Program at the Wellness Center. They offer educational, fun, interactive programs and events addressing alcohol/other drug issues, addiction, and recovery to reduce risk for a substance use disorder.

• Develop and implement specialized alcohol/drug education and related health campaigns.
• Actively participate in all scheduled BSU Peer Educator team meetings during the semester. The BSU Peer Educators meeting time will be determined based on schedules.
• Provide supervisor with hours of availability and notify of changes in schedule.
• Complete weekly office hour(s).
• Assist with presenting alcohol and drug education programs to campus groups or at tables.
• Promote BSU Peer Educators on campus by being involved and demonstrating enthusiasm and pride in the program.
• Complete all paperwork on time, meeting deadlines and requests.
• Have the opportunity to attend regional and national conferences to share ideas and gain knowledge from other schools.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong time management skills and ability to self-motivate and work independently once provided instruction.
  • Previous experience with volunteer work, internship(s), job(s) and/or other community involvement.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other students.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to convey ideas and information with other peers, supervisor and campus community.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Seeking experience working with peers in a leadership capacity.

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is and E-Verify employer.

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $15.00 per hour

Posting Number Stu
05615P

Open Date

Close Date 02/28/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Work Study is awarded by the Office of Financial Aid to students based on certain financial requirements. Did you receive work study as part of your financial aid package?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate how much Work Study you have been awarded with in your Financial Aid package. This information is accessible through Info Bear. If you are unsure, please contact Financial Aid at  or finaid.
• Open Ended Question

• * Have you ever worked on Campus before?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Why are you interested in this position?
• (Open Ended Question)

• * What do you hope to learn from working in this position?
• (Open Ended Question)

• * How will your past experiences and education help you in this position?
• (Open Ended Question)

• * Please list your campus clubs/organizations/sport team memberships.
• (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you in good judicial standing as determined by the Office of Community Standards?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

  (Open Ended Question)

Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.