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SUNY Cortland lists this Wellness Peer Educator and Mentor - Fall 2026 opportunity in cortland, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Wellness Peer Educator and Mentor - Fall 2026
Department
Counseling and Wellness Services
Job Description/Duties
Wellness PEER Educator and Mentors (Peer Education, Empowerment and Resource) are part of an internship with the Health Promotion Office where students teach their peers about all aspects of health and wellness. It is the hope that through education and awareness, we can equip students with the necessary tools to make safe and responsible decisions in an effort to create a safe and healthy campus experience for all.
Training
You will be required to participate in a training session. The date will be determined after all applications are received. In training, you will learn core skills, team building and participate in many fun activities.
Class / Intern Meeting
You will be required to attend a one-hour class each week over the course of the semester. Class time will be determined after interns are selected based on class schedules.
Outreach
Outreach is reaching out to students who are in their own environments such as academic buildings, residence halls, Student Life Center or class presentations. Wellness PEER Educator and Mentors will assist in creating content for workshops and programs. Wellness PEER Educator and Mentors will be leaders in Sexual Health programming on campus and when groups request presentations.
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness PEER Educator and Mentors will either be presenting or attending each weekly Wellness Wednesday. Wellness PEER Educator and Mentors will also develop programming for the following semester as well as plan advertisements.
Future Program Planning
Wellness PEER Educator and Mentor will also be responsible for planning future programs as well as additional duties as assigned.
Days/Hours Needed
Wellness PEER Educator and Mentors are needed at various times Monday through Friday. There is occasional night programs. You are required to participate in 8 hours per week of class-related activities.
Campus Location/Bldg.
Van Hoesen Hall, Room C-13 and location of meetings and programs
Required Qualifications
Must be a SUNY Cortland student
Must be hired for the 3-credit Wellness PEER Educator internship
GPA requirement of approximately 2.5 or higher
Available on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and/or 4-8pm
Available monthly on Thursdays 2-3:30pm
Preferred Qualifications Past wellness leadership experience
Strong interest in learning and educating peers
Willingness to work as a team and with a diverse student population
Good communication and professionalism
Physical Demands
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Contact Name(s) & Email(s)
Lauren Scagnelli
Salary Grade
A-$16.00/hr.
Salary
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SA26006
Review Start Date
Open Date
Close Date
08/23/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Worksite address
cortland, NY, 13045, US
Who can apply
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