Se, Student Peer Education Coordinator, Alcohol & Drug Prevention, ST9986

Student Peer Educator

Position may close before the posted end date without notice. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Position open until filled.

Position Supervisor:
Kellie Porter

Department/Office:
Social Services

Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour, 6 - 12 hours per week depending on department need, availability of funds and student eligibility.

The Student Peer Educator supports Yavapai College's alcohol and drug prevention, wellness, and Social Services efforts through peer education, student outreach, events, and marketing.

This grant-funded position works with Social Services staff and campus partners to increase student awareness of prevention, wellness, and available support resources. The position provides an opportunity to gain experience in peer education, communication, event planning, marketing, and student engagement.

Some remote work may be available; however, regular in-person participation in campus outreach and events is required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with alcohol and drug prevention education, outreach, and awareness activities.
• Engage with students and provide information about prevention, wellness, and recovery resources.
• Connect students with appropriate Social Services resources, including basic needs and mental health support.
• Assist with planning and staffing student events, outreach activities, presentations, and prevention campaigns.
• Help create and distribute social media content, flyers, digital materials, and other promotional communications.
• Support efforts to increase student awareness and participation in prevention, wellness, and Social Services programs.
• Complete required peer educator and prevention training.
• Collaborate with Social Services staff and other YC departments on student engagement activities.
• Assist with administrative tasks and other projects as assigned.

Minimum Expectations & Requirements

• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and effective communication skills.
• Be comfortable engaging and communicating with other students.
• Work effectively with a diverse student population.
• Demonstrate initiative, organization, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Use technology and social media effectively and responsibly.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Adhere to Yavapai College policies, the Student Code of Conduct, and FERPA requirements.
• Be willing to learn about prevention, wellness, and Social Services resources

Essential Functions

The start date, to occur no sooner than July 1st of the current aid year, of this position will be determined by the hiring supervisor after an applicant is hired. This position has a standard end of assignment date of June 30th of the current aid year. Assignment may end sooner or be extended depending FWS eligibility, availability and/or department need.

This position is employed by Yavapai College, unless otherwise noted in the above job description. Location of this position is noted in the above job description. Yavapai College campus addresses are as follows:

• Prescott Campus 1100 E Sheldon Street Prescott, AZ 86301
• Verde Valley Campus 601 Black Hills Drive Clarkdale, AZ 86324
• Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC) 220 Ruger Road Prescott, AZ 86301
• Chino Valley Agribusiness & Science 2275 Old Home Manor Drive Chino Valley, AZ 86323
• Prescott Valley Campus 6955 Panther Path Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
• Sedona Center 4215 Arts Village Drive Sedona, AZ 86336

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.