Do you have a passion for health and wellness?
Build your professional experience while developing your leadership skills to create positive change at SF State!
Be a Student Leader today!
Health Promotion & Wellness (HPW) Student Leader Program is a paid position. There are multiple job opportunities for different health topics at HPW. This program provides meaningful professional development training, networking, skill-building, work experience, and health education opportunities for SF State students. HPW Student Leaders’ facilitate workshops, conduct presentations, develop new programs, lead marketing campaigns, and plan health and wellness events.
Requirements:
- Open to all current Undergraduate & Graduate students
- Must be in a good academic standing
- Commit to the entire academic year (August-May)
- Commit to working up to 15 hours a week ($17.25 per hour)
- Attend mandatory Friday Trainings from 10 am - 12 pm
- Attend a mandatory three (3) day orientation
COVID-19 Update:
The student leader position is dependent on Fall 2023 University operations and is subject to change based off COVID-19 precautions. If any circumstances arise that would require adaptations to the student leader positions, we will communicate with you as soon as possible.
HPW Student Leader Positions
Working directly with the Mental Health Education Coordinator and fellow student leaders, you will assist and implement health education programs, events, and campaigns that spread awareness of various mental health topics. Focus topic areas are self-care, stress management, sleep promotion, and suicide prevention. The overall goal for mental health programming is to increase social support around mental health and mental health promotion in order to foster a community of caring, help seeking behavior, and a sense of belonging for SF State students.
What you will do:
- Lead and/or assist in mental health programs that include (but are not limited to) Wags for Wellness, Self-Care Stations, Tea Time Out and others
- Lead and/or assist in large scale events like Fun Fest (HPW Team – September), National Suicide Prevention Week (September), Sleep Awareness Week (March), Stress Awareness Month (April), and Mental Health Awareness Month (May)
- Facilitate mental health workshops for the campus community (student organizations, classroom presentations, staff and faculty, etc.)
- Develop mental health education content and media such as campaigns, social media posts, videos, brochures, flyers, etc.
- Assist with Active Minds, a student organization changing the conversation about mental health on campus (e.g. leadership support, liaison to HPW for collaborations)
- Collaborate with others within Health Promotion & Wellness, as well as other campus partners on community organizing/building, training and outreach opportunities
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- You want to shift culture on mental health, which honors diversity, inclusivity and cultural humility
- You are committed to learning and growing personally and professionally
- You are interested in running educational activities that build community
- You enjoy speaking and presenting in front of a group/audience
- You are organized, accountable, and are a good communicator (ex. email, phone etc.)
- You take initiative and would like to develop your leadership skills
- You work well in a team, as well as can work independently
- You enjoy using and creating content for different types of media (ex. Video, social media, etc.)
- You have a background, job or academic experience and passion in mental health, social justice and/or community-based work.
- Nice to have (but not required): You are interested in bringing in your skills in the creative/expressive arts into this work. Experience or areas of study in mental health, psychology, public health/health education, ethnic studies, holistic health or related fields.
Working closely with the Nutrition Education Coordinator/Registered Dietitian and fellow student leader, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and gain experience in the field of public health nutrition. In this role, you will support programming and outreach efforts for our diverse student population focused on healthy eating and food access.
What you will do:
- Plan and lead cooking classes and cooking demonstrations featuring culturally diverse recipes
- Co-facilitate workshops covering nutrition topics such as eating on a budget, meal planning, and eating as an act of self-care
- Support initiatives that increase student food access and improve food security
- Develop nutrition education materials, including handouts, social media content, and videos
- Assist with large-scale interventions that improve the campus nutrition environment
- Support efforts to shift our campus culture to be inclusive of all body sizes and promote a positive relationship with food
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and collaborations with fellow Health Promotion & Wellness student leaders and staff
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- You are majoring in nutrition/dietetics or a related field and have an interest in public health nutrition
- You are passionate about and/or interested in learning about Health at Every Size (HAES) and weight-inclusive nutrition
- You are interested in supporting student food access and food security initiatives
- You enjoy cooking and have an appreciation for foods from all cultures
- You are comfortable speaking and presenting in front of large groups and/or are excited to develop this skill
- You are excited to step outside of your comfort to learn and grow both personally and professionally
- You are creative and enjoy taking on new projects/tasks
- You enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment and sharing your ideas
- You are self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
- You are organized and have strong communication skills
By working with the Sexual Health Education Coordinator and fellow student leaders, you will develop and provide sexual health education, programming, and outreach to help foster and maintain a sex positive culture at San Francisco State University, and provide students with knowledge about and access to sexual health information and resources, both on and off campus.
What you will do:
- Assist in developing and facilitating sexual health workshops
- Develop inclusive sexual health education materials, including social media messaging, videos, and handouts
- Assist in ongoing assessment and evaluation to measure impact of sexual health programming and gauge campus interest and feedback for future programming
- Assist in distributing sexual health supplies to the campus, such as fulfilling requests for safer sex supplies, running and maintain the condom caboose, refilling campus condom dispensers, and assembling menstrual health and condoms kits
- Collaborate with others within Health Promotion & Wellness, as well as other campus partners and student organizations, on workshops, events, and other outreach opportunities
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- You are passionate or have an interest in inclusive sexual health education and reproductive justice
- You are prepared to work both independently and as part of a team on short-term and long-term projects
- You are comfortable talking about or discussing topics related to sexual health, sexuality, and sex
- You are open to and embrace diversity and inclusivity
- You are interested in developing your communication skills, both written and spoken, and practicing facilitating presentations and workshops
The Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) Health Education Assistant will be responsible for assisting with projects that promote and advocate for student health. As an integral member of the prevention team, the AOD Health Education Assistant will aid in development and implementation of programs and events that further development of a campus environment that embraces AOD safety and harm reduction as a part of overall health and wellness.
What you will do:
- Host late night events twice a month to promote substance-free events, these include events like Art Night, Game Night, and many more fun events!
- Host activities, campaigns and events on substance use harm reduction education to the campus community such as mocktail tastings and hydration kit distribution.
- Work with Residential Life, Greek life, Student Organizations, and Athletic students in developing and implementing community-based programs that help decrease incidents related to substance use
- Provide resources around tobacco cessation and the EO1108 policy to the campus community as well as awareness on Narcan and Opioid Overdose Prevention.
- Conduct virtual or in person health education workshops and preparing all the logistical details
- Organize harm reduction/recovery meetings once a week for students who wish to modify their use of drugs
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- You are passionate about harm reduction and supporting individuals who are on a spectrum of substance use
- You are interested in networking and engaging with students and campus partners to plan activities and programs
- You are able to communicate with your peers and supervisor through appropriate platforms and appreciate working as a team but can also work independently
- You come into the role with an open mind and willingness to empathize with student experiences.
The student assistant will be trained and does not need to have a background in alcohol and drug experience to apply for this role.
Working directly with the Social & Emotional Wellness Coordinator and fellow student leaders, you will have the opportunity to participate in trainings to develop your skills and gain professional experience to assist with promoting social and emotional wellness habits, promoting a sense of belonging and community, eliminating obstacles to seeking help, and building networks of social support to succeed in college.
What you will do:
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and collaborations with fellow student leaders and staff
- Model social and emotional wellness habits to peers through social media posts, videos, Instagram stories and/or reels
- Co-facilitate co-develop social and emotional wellness workshops on topics including (but are not limited to): boundaries, healthy relationships, trust, building community, social connectedness, getting support, and more
- Assist with creating visibility and health awareness projects for (e.g. marketing campaigns, short videos)
- Outreach in college spaces to promote campus health resources, distribute educational materials, and partner with student organizations to co-host social and emotional wellness program(s)
- Support Social & Emotional Wellness Coordinator in developing strategies to engage underserved students (e.g. students of color, queer and trans students, students with disabilities, etc.)
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- You are committed to learning and growing personally and professionally
- You are invested in creating a positive change in yourself and modeling that to your peers and the community
- You enjoy speaking and presenting in front of a group, audience, and/or on-camera on social media
- You enjoy connecting with people and creating opportunities for people to bond with one another
- You enjoy using and creating content for different types media (ex. video, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
- You love working on new projects/tasks, whether in pairs or groups
- You are interested in running activities that build community
- You know how to think creatively, act strategically, and anticipate future opportunities
- You are organized and are a good communicator (ex. email, phone, etc.)
- Nice to have (but not required): You are passionate about social and racial justice, are involved in Greek Life, Athletics, and/or student organizations
Working directly with the Social & Emotional Wellness Coordinator and fellow student leaders, you will have the opportunity to participate in trainings to develop your skills and gain professional experience to assist with modeling social and emotional wellness habits for college men, promoting a sense of belonging and community, eliminating obstacles to seeking help, and increasing access to health and wellness resources for Men of Color designed to enhance college success.
What you will do:
- Participate in trainings, meetings, and collaborations with fellow student leaders and staff
- Model social and emotional wellness habits to college men through social media posts, videos, Instagram stories and/or reels
- Lead and/or assist with outreach activities to college men that help increase their access to various campus health resources and programs
- Create visibility and health awareness projects for college men (e.g. marketing campaigns, short videos)
- Facilitate social and emotional wellness workshops for college men on topics including (but are not limited to): healthy relationships, communication, healthy manhood, building community, and more
- Support Social & Emotional Wellness Coordinator in developing strategies to reach underserved communities of college men (e.g. Men of Color, queer and trans men, students with disabilities, etc.)
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- You are committed to learning and growing personally and professionally
- You are passionate about challenging strict gender stereotypes that negatively impact men’s emotional health
- You are invested in creating a positive change in yourself and modeling that to your peers and community
- You enjoy speaking and presenting in front of a group, audience, and/or on-camera on social media
- You enjoy connecting with people and creating opportunities for people to bond with one another
- You enjoy using and creating content for different types media (ex. video, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
- You love working on new projects/tasks, whether in pairs or groups
- You are interested in running activities that build community
- You know how to think creatively, act strategically, and anticipate future opportunities
- You are organized and are a good communicator (ex. email, phone, etc.)
- Nice to have (but not required): You are passionate about social and racial justice, have been involved in Greek Life, Athletics, and/or student organizations
Working closely with the Peer Health Leadership Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to lead the HPW Ambassador Program, a student volunteer program that provides opportunities for SF State students to assist with health and wellness volunteer activities. You will manage the daily operations of the program as well as plan networking and social events. Promote and increase a sense of community on campus!
What you will do:
- Plan, coordinate, and lead activities and events for the Ambassador Program such as orientations, info sessions, volunteer activities, social events, and recognition events
- Lead personnel management (manage ambassador email account, respond to inquiries about the program and keep track of Ambassadors participation & hours)
- Manage the iLearn/Canvas collaborative site by adding activities, reading activity reflections, creating zoom links, sending out emails, and etc.
- Collaborate with HPW team (pro-staff, student leaders, lead ambassadors and ambassadors) on HPW projects and outreach events
- Outreach to the SF State campus about the Ambassador Program and other HPW activities and events through in-person tabling and presentations
- Support Peer Health Leadership Coordinator with data collections, reporting, program logistics and other HPW projects
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- You are committed to learning and growing personally and professionally
- You enjoy or would like to develop your presentation, facilitation, and event planning skills
- You take initiative and would like to develop your leadership skills
- You are organized, have strong writing skills and good communicator (ex: emails, phone, etc.)
- You are flexible, can adapt to changes easily and work independently or together as a team
- You are skilled or have some experience with software programs such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), Canva, GatorXperience, MailChimp and iLearn
- You have some experience with volunteer coordination and/or administrative work, but not required
- You are passionate about health & wellness, community service, volunteer work and community building
Working closely with the Peer Health Leadership Coordinator and Administrative Analyst, you will have the opportunity to lead HPW outreach work and front desk operations. Help increase students’ knowledge about available health and wellness resources, programs and services on campus!
What you will do:
- Prepare and facilitate outreach presentation to the SF State campus (classrooms, student orgs, campus partners meetings) about HPW activities, events, services, resources and programs.
- Spearhead HPW Outreach work by leading weekly in-person tabling, posting promotional materials on bulletin boards and delivering flyers to campus partners
- Promote HPW resources to student orgs and res life residence halls
- Reach out to the SF State campus community to promote HPW resources, programs and services.
- Lead front desk operations by coming into the HPW office, respond to inquiries, direct students to the appropriate health and wellness resources and services, assist HPW Ambassadors (student volunteers) and other office related tasks
- Prepare and restock health and wellness kits and items (safer sex kits, self-care kits, basic needs kits and promotional giveaways)
- Support Peer Health Leadership Coordinator and Administrative Analyst with data collections, reporting, program logistics and other HPW tasks and projects
- Flexible to assist with a variety of office tasks and projects
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- You are committed to come into the HPW office for in-person work and leading front desk operations
- Able to work Friday afternoons (12-4pm)
- You enjoy or would like to develop your presentation, facilitation, and event planning skills
- You are committed to learning and growing personally and professionally
- You are organized, have strong writing skills and a good communicator (ex: emails, phone, etc.)
- You take initiative and would like to develop your leadership skills
- You are flexible, can adapt to changes easily, work well under pressure and able to multitask
- You are skilled or have some experience with software programs such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), Canva, GatorXperience, MailChimp and iLearn
- You have some experience with outreach work and/or administrative work
- You are passionate about health & wellness, advocacy, social work and/or community-based work
Working directly with the Health Communications Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to maintain departmental websites, create and design new web-pages, and assess and redesign old web-pages.
What you will do:
- Maintain Health Promotion & Wellness, Counseling & Psychological Services, Student Health Services, Basic Needs, and Gator Health websites
- Create and develop new web-pages and redesign old web-pages with engaging layouts
- Monitor web accessibility for all sites
- Assess and review all content before pushing live edits to websites
- Collaborate with HPW Team on website projects
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- You are committed to learning and growing personally and professionally
- You enjoy thinking of creative ways to design concise webpages that have lots of information
- You have experience creating and/or maintain a website with multiple pages and layouts
- You know and/or have experience with Program Management software, Google Analytics and UI/UX designs
- You have a strong attention to detail
- You like working independently without direct supervision on a day to day basis
- You are organized, like meeting deadlines, and a good communicator
- You have an interest in health and wellness
Working directly with the Health Communications Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to come up with creative ways to develop social media content for positive health behaviors. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop marketing materials for HPW workshops and events, which includes social media marketing, website updates, and designing email newsletters.
What you will do:
- Develop and design engaging social media content that promotes healthy behaviors
- Create and maintain a bi-weekly email newsletter
- Actively promote events, workshops, and programs through social media and occasional in-person tabling events
- Track social media key performance indicators (KPIs) and contribute to end of semester reports
- Collaborate with HPW Team on social media projects and website updates
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- You are committed to learning and growing personally and professionally
- You are interested in creating social media content and can effectively research positive health behaviors
- You enjoy thinking of creative ways to design
- You have experience using Canva and blogging websites
- You have made engaging IG Reels/ TikTok or have a passion to learn how to create IG Reels/ TikTok
- You like to stay up-to-date with what’s trending on social media
- You like working independently without direct supervision on a day to day basis
- You are organized, like meeting deadlines, and a good communicator
- You have an interest in health and wellness
Working directly with the Health Communications Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to create marketing materials, graphics, infographics, booklets, and digital assets for all of the Health Promotion & Wellness topic areas.
What you will do:
- Create, produce, and edit design projects that promote programs, events, workshops, campaigns, and resources
- Develop interesting and relevant design concepts, graphics and layouts
- Learn and create accessible PDFs
- Collaborate with HPW Team on design projects
What it takes to be successful in this role:
- You are committed to learning and growing personally and professionally
- You enjoy thinking of creative ways to design
- You have experience using graphic design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva
- You are able to share a design portfolio with previous work examples or design homework assignments
- You like working independently without direct supervision on a day to day basis
- You are organized, like meeting deadlines, and a good communicator
- You have an interest in health and wellness
Please consider reviewing the SFSU Career Services website for tips on formatting resumes and how to prepare for an interview.
Resume, CV, Cover Letter & LinkedIn:
https://career.sfsu.edu/resume-cover-letter-linkedin
Interview Preparation:
https://career.sfsu.edu/interview-prepration
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