Join the Team

1. To develop student campus leaders equipped with the skills needed to act as role models to the Mines
community, to help their peers thrive at Mines.
2. To enhance the outreach, education, skill-building, and personal growth relevant to furthering well-being,
and resilience for the Mines student body.
3. To build the capacity of the Counseling Center, Student Wellness Promotion, and the Office of
Institutional Equity & Title IX to impact more students on topics that are critical to student safety and well-
being.
4. To decrease the stigma associated with mental health, increase awareness for issues related to student
well-being, and encourage help-seeking behaviors.
5. To create an excellent program that is certified, effective, and unified in its vision and purpose.

● Mental Health & Peer Listening
● Healthy Relationships and Violence Prevention
● Wellness Promotion

1. Facilitate presentations and interactive workshops on the topics relevant to the health, safety, and well-
being of Mines students, including (but not limited to): resilience, alcohol and drug use, consent, healthy
relationships, mental health, sexual assault prevention, stress, and bystander intervention.
2. Assist staff in coordinating national and campus-wide awareness programs and events such as the
Clothesline Project, Denim Day, Mental Health Month, Alcohol Awareness Week, etc.
3. Outreach to student organizations, academic classes, Residence Life, and other campus departments.
4. Promote campus and community resources through tabling, social media, and other public outlets.
5. Have the opportunity to provide peer-to-peer support and referrals through the drop-in peer listening
group (optional).

Selected students must be available to work 2-5 hours per week, which may include attending peer educator meetings and participating in at least two outreach activities per semester (including but not limited to facilitating or co-facilitating a presentation, managing an outreach table, or developing a campaign or program).

● Peer Educators have the opportunities to develop many skills including leadership, advocacy, public
speaking, project management, event planning, teamwork, and evaluation. These are important skills that
will help students stand out in their personal, academic, and professional lives.
● Peer Educators receive specialized training from campus and community professionals in areas such as
safety, crisis management, communication, public engagement, and wellness. After completing the
National Certified Peer Educator training, students receive a certificate, membership card, and resume
attachment, and they will join peers from universities across the country serving in similar roles in their
respective institutions.
● This is a paid position, with an hourly rate higher than minimum wage. There is an opportunity to earn
extra income.

● The Peer Education Program is open to any full-time student (graduate, undergraduate) maintaining a
GPA of 2.5 or above. Peer Educators are selected based upon their application and interview.
● Attendance at the Peer Educator retreat, along with the completion of the national Certified Peer Educator
curriculum.
● Attendance at weekly peer education group and group supervision meetings on alternating weeks.
● Availability to work 2-5 hours per week, which may include attending peer educator meetings and
participating in at least two outreach activities per semester (including but not limited to facilitating or co-
facilitating a presentation, managing an outreach table, or developing a campaign or program).

1. Research the position. Review the job description and application requirements prior to applying. Learn more about Betsy’s Friends Peer Educators by exploring the website. Talk to a Betsy’s Friends Peer Educator about their experience.
2. Mark your calendars with the selection timeline dates.
3. Submit the electronic application before the close date. To complete your application, you will need time to complete the application. There are a variety of questions ensuring you have read the position description, understand the timeline of the process, and have provided your information.
4. Monitor your email. Candidates who are eligible to continue through the selection process will be sent an invitation via email for an interview. These invitations will prompt candidates to schedule their interview with the Peer Education team. 
5. Questions? Any questions regarding the recruitment, selection, and hiring process for Betsy’s Friends Peer Educator position can be directed to: PeerEducation@mines.edu