POWER Peer Educator (Learning Bar) - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-29
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitlePOWER Peer Educator (Learning Bar)Requisition NumberDU13866Department Name1B370:Prev Outreach Wellness Ed Res POWERWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$12.00 - $12.99/hr with opportunity for raise with annual performance evaluationType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired Education
Currently enrolled as a UK student
Required Related Experience
NA
Required License/Registration/Certification
NA
Physical Requirements
Standing for long periods of time; able to lift objects up to 30 lbs.
Shift
5-15 hours per week. Primarily days – work will be schedule but times will vary upon students’ schedule.
Job Summary
POWER Peer Educator (Learning Bar) support alcohol risk reduction lessons at The Learning Bar as well as present other alcohol and other drug risk reduction information to varying audiences including, but not limited to student groups, residence halls, and academic classes as well as provide scheduled programming (education, resources, skill development, and activities) through the POWER Unit.

This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Public speaking, classroom management, or acting experience preferred
Deadline to Apply12/31/2025Our 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.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please describe your experience speaking in front of a group.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * What experience have you had with The Learning Bar?

    (Open Ended Question)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents




    Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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