Peer Advisor

Reports To: Program Director, Brooklyn Lifelink

Location: 503 5^th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Hours: Up to 12 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt

Salary: $17 an hour

Job Summary: The Peer Advisor will assist in mentoring Lifelink Bridge students and provide support with recruiting potential Lifelink Bridge students.

Major Duties:

• Plan and co-lead workshops on college enrollment, Workforce development, life in college and other experiences related to college 
• Accompany and assist Full-time staff at recruitment events and present to potential program candidates and answer questions based on knowledge of the program and personal experience in the program 
• Follow up with and reach out to youth who express interest in Brooklyn Lifelink.
• Help with presenting social/academic workshops for Bridge students.
• Shadown Lifelink Tutors to learn effective ways of providing academic support to students.
• Function as a member of the Good Shepherd Brooklyn Lifelink team; attend staff meetings and contribute new ideas.
• Provide timely statistical and narrative documentation as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• Current college student in good academic standing
• Be a current or former member of Lifelink
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate reliable and consistent work habits.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective.