POWER Peer Educator

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitlePOWER Peer EducatorRequisition NumberDU14792Department Name1B370:Prev Outreach Wellness Ed Res POWERWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$12.00/hourType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationMust be currently enrolled as a student at the University of KentuckyRequired Related ExperienceNARequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSome lifting boxes and pulling carts of materials to/from programs; some repetitive motion preparing materials for programs (no more than 25lbs).ShiftTBD- Hours vary depending on schedule, average 5-10 hours weekly.Job SummaryPeer Educators present on a variety of requested health related topics to varying audiences including, but not limited to student groups, residence halls, and academic classes. They also provide scheduled programming through the POWER Unit on a variety of wellness-related topics for the campus community. Programming provided includes education, resources, and activities.

This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply08/15/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What two topic areas are you more passionate about when it comes to content covered by the POWER unit? Tell us about your interest in those areas.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Please describe your level of comfort with public speaking.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please describe why you want to be a POWER Peer Educator.

   (Open Ended Question)

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