Peer Educator for American Democracy Project Student Worker-Fall 2024

Position Information

Position Title

Peer Educator for American Democracy Project Student Worker-Fall 2024

Working Title

Peer Educator for American Democracy Project Student Worker-Fall 2024

Department

200090 - American Democracy Program

Pay Rate

$13.50 per hour

Position Number

S99461

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Posting Date

08/13/2024

Closing Date

09/20/2024

Position Purpose

Work in the Office of Student Experience and Engagement under supervision of Vice Provost Dr. Shari Bax and the student coordinator for the American Democracy Project. The American Democracy Project ( ADP ) is a multi-campus initiative, which involves a series of campus activities coordinated by each participating campus. One project is voter registration, education, and assistance. This position will assist with this effort.

As a peer educator, the student employee will be tasked with giving short scripted presentations on voter registration and providing students with guidance in getting registered to vote and/or requesting an absentee ballot. The student employee needs to:
• Be available and willing to work a variety of shifts or events including late night/early morning hours
• Be comfortable presenting to a group (Content and materials for presentations will be provided, and training will be required)
• Manage their time so as to ensure completion of assigned presentation
• Promptly collect and return presentation materials and record outcomes
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner with student coordinator about availability to complete presentations.
• BE ORGANIZED AND RELIABLE

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have a GPA of 2.5 or above.

Education & Formal Training

High school diploma or equivalent

Computer Skills

Word-Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation

Experience

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position:

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Attention to detail

Physical & Environmental Factors:

Lifting weight

Special Working Conditions:

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that while classes are in session, students are limited to 20 hours per week (Sunday - Saturday) total of on-campus employment?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * In order to qualify for this position, you must be a citizen of the United States of America. Are you a US citizen?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you have a GPA of 2.5 or above?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents