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Wellness Peer Educator and Mentor - Fall 2026
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A Health Educator creates programs that are designed to teach people and motivate them to follow healthy behaviors. Works with individual patients and families in a health care settings, or develops campaigns and materials directed to larger groups such as college students. Organizes events like health screenings, trainings for peer educators or professionals, or incentive programs like weight loss challenges. May advise on public health policy.
$62,089 / year median in New York
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Wellness Peer Educator and Mentor - Fall 2026
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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
lauren.scagnellicortland
Salary Grade A-$16.00/hr.
Salary Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SA26006
Review Start Date Open Date Close Date 08/14/2026
Open Until Filled No
s Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter