POWER Peer Educator

Posting Details Job Title POWER Peer Educator Requisition Number DU14792 Department Name 1B370:

Prev Outreach Wellness Ed Res POWER Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $12.00/hour Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Kentucky Required Related Experience NA Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Some lifting boxes and pulling carts of materials to/from programs; some repetitive motion preparing materials for programs (no more than 25lbs). Shift TBD- Hours vary depending on schedule, average 5-10 hours weekly. Job Summary Peer 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.

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/ Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 08/15/2026 Our University Community We 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.