CGS Peer Educator (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)

Job Summary

Peer Educators are student leaders who are trained to facilitate interactive and educational trainings and programs regarding gender, sexuality, and sexual violence prevention. The Peer Educator program has two tracks: 1.)Sexual Violence Prevention & Gender Equity 2.) Gender, Sexuality, & Sexual Health. This position is for student interested in pursing the Sexual Violence Prevention & Gender Equity track.

Responsibilities

• Attend 20 hours of training sessions.
• Attend regular weekly staff meetings with track team and monthly meetings with the entire Peer Educator Group and all CGS ProStaff.
• Present educational programs on gender and sexuality, including sexual violence prevention education programs to campus, student, staff, faculty, and community groups/organizations.
• Participate in the development of new educational programs as needed.
• Co-facilitate workshops, coordinate and organize events, and provide general program support.

Required Qualifications

• Be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student at UM-Flint
• Maintain good academic standing while employed as a Peer Educator
• Make a commitment to serve as a peer educator until the end of the Winter 2027 semester

Desired Qualifications

• Prior knowledge or experience of sexual violence or gender based violence education
• Prior knowledge and support of the LGBTQ+ community
• Have been awarded Work Study