Wellness Peer Educator

Title: Wellness Peer Educator

Employee Classification: Student Help Regular

Division Name: Student Affairs

Department: Health Promotion and Wellness

The Wellness Peer Educator serves as a student leader within Health Promotion and Wellness, advancing a culture of well-being across Illinois State University. Peer Educators deliver evidence-informed health promotion programming, facilitate peer-to-peer education, and support campus-wide initiatives aligned with the eight dimensions of wellness and institutional priorities.

• Deliver interactive workshops, presentations, and outreach activities on priority well-being topics (e.g. substance use, sexual health, stress, sleep nutrition)
• Facilitate peer-to-peer conversations that promote healthy behaviors and informed decision-making, coping strategies, and help seeking behaviors.
• Represent HPW and Redbird Well at campus events, resource fairs, and outreach initiatives

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs and campaigns
• Collaborate with student organizations, residence halls, and campus partners to expand program reach and well-being messaging

• Contribute to health messaging through social media, campaigns, distribution of promotional materials, and peer engagement strategies
• Promote health literacy and awareness using inclusive, student-centered approaches
• Support efforts that reduce stigma and increase help-seeking behaviors
• Serve as a campus ambassador for wellbeing initiatives

• Assist in staffing the department reception desk
• Participate in ongoing training aligned with NASPA Certified Peer Educator Competencies
• Serve as a role model and ambassador for healthy behaviors and community well-being.
• Contribute to team culture that values inclusion, equity, and belonging
• Actively engage with fellow students on health and wellness topics

• Complete program evaluations and assist in tracking participation and outcomes
• Provide feedback to improve effectiveness and student engagement
• Support data-informed decision making aligned with HPW strategic goals

• Demonstrate competency in peer education theory and facilitation skills
• Apply health behavior theory to program design and delivery
• Develop professional communication and leadership skills
• Gain experience in program planning, evaluation, and assessment
• Strengthen understanding of public health and health equity principles

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

$15/hour

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in student wellbeing, health promotion, or community engagement.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently and on a team.
• Comfortable connecting with peers in person and working at events with high student interaction.

• Comfortable speaking to peers in person to help them navigate resources on campus.
• Experience in event planning and/or customer service.
• Passion for wellness topics (mental health, physical health, stress management, mindfulness, education related to substance use of cannabis and alcohol).

• 10-20 hours per week. Work hours will vary, will be determined based on the student’s availability.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

• Effectively communicate on a daily basis

August 2026

Resume, Cover Letter and Work Availability

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be…