PEER EDUCATOR (PROJECT S.A.F.E)

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Project S.A.F.E. is an initiative across the City Colleges of Chicago to prevent and address gender-based violence (specifically dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking) by supporting campus-based coordinated responses that engage campus victim services, campus security, administrators, student organizations, and disciplinary boards. Project S.A.F.E. is funded by a grant from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and aims to promote equity in education by reducing barriers to educational access for those affected by gender-based violence by centering on survivor safety, empowerment, and healing through a compassionate and intersectional approach.

The purpose of the Project S.A.F.E. Peer Education Program is to empower students through peer-to-peer training on gender-based violence prevention and resources through the lens of mental health and community wellness.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Campus Coordinator-Project S.A.F.E., Peer Educators (Project S.A.F.E.) will serve as student leaders who work to promote a cultural shift regarding gender-based violence on their campus and throughout their community. Peer Educators will receive training, participate in their campus Coordinated Community Response Team, support virtual and on-campus Project S.A.F.E. events and will have the opportunity to develop educational materials, present workshops to other students, and develop and publish social media content.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Completes mandatory Peer Educator Orientation on gender-based violence, bystander intervention, and suicide awareness.
Engage with peers on campus to promote a campus culture of respect and safety by providing accurate information about healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and on-campus advocacy resources.
Completes administrative and support tasks to support Project S.A.F.E. gender-based violence prevention and response programming.
Engages in ongoing training and professional development to improve understanding of gender-based violence, barriers to accessing support, and disparate impacts on marginalized populations.
Supports outreach efforts by developing programming materials, disseminating flyers, creating social media posts, and helping to coordinate Project S.A.F.E. events.
Attends monthly campus Coordinated Community Response Team meetings and monthly districtwide Peer Education meetings.
Advocates for mental health and safety on campus and works to reduce stigma related to gender-based violence and mental health.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be 18 years or older, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States
Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago
Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes
Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)
Applicants must be in good standing no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions
Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago
Enrolled Freshmen may work during the break prior to attending the next school term
All positions are employment at-will
Maximum of 20 hours per week

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at City Colleges of Chicago.
Interested in violence prevention and educating peers on gender-based violence.
Responsible, reliable, and able to communicate effectively.
Brings a positive attitude toward learning, meeting challenges, thinking creatively, and working as a member of a team.
Open to receiving feedback and using it to improve performance.
Possesses good presentation skills or is willing to develop them.
Willingness and availability to attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Resume
Short statement of 150-250 describing your interest in the role, why you be a good fit for the position, and any relevant professional or academic experience you have. You may also want to speak to your interest in educating your peers on gender-based violence and your future career goals or ambitions.