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Life of the Party Peer Educator Position - 2018-2019 Academic Year

UCSB Alcohol and Drug Program
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Life of the Party (LOTP) is based on the philosophy that you can party without putting yourself in danger. That you can drink without binging or blacking out. That those who choose to experiment can without putting yourselves at risk for synergistic overdose. That you can have fun while still taking care of yourself and your peers.

 We strive to provide information, advice, and fun activities to make your partying experience safer and more fun. We hope to change the perception of UCSB and Isla Vista and show that we can have fun safely.

 Time Commitment:

·        Requires at least one full school year commitment September 2018 – June 2019.

·        Up to 10/12 hours per week plus special events.

·        Not required to work finals or break weeks.

·        Attendance at weekly LOTP staff meeting at 5pm on Thursdays.

·        Must be available for training/planning beginning September 17th and work for the remainder of the quarter to prepare for fall quarter.

Compensation: $11.00/hr

Duties:

  • Assist with the development of new campaigns aimed at preventing binge drinking and promoting a safer party culture in Isla Vista.
  • Assist with alternative event planning and implementation (Night Off Events).
  • Serve as peer educator on topics related to harm-reduction, binge drinking, blackout culture, safe partying, and other alcohol and drug related topics as they come up.
  • Attend weekly intern meetings.
  • Collaborate with other groups on campus to plan and implement events.
  • Responsible for designing, planning, and implementing research-informed and evidence-based prevention education workshops for students on topics related to alcohol and other drugs.
  • Attend office/desk hours to work on projects three to five hours per week.
  • Assist with Alcohol and Drug Program and LOTP outreach efforts to engage the campus and Isla Vista community around alcohol and other drugs.

 Expectations:

·        Must be a currently enrolled UCSB student (work‐study encouraged to apply) in good academic standing.

·        Must be self‐driven, independent, and demonstrate strong initiative‐taking skills.

·        Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

·        Must be comfortable with public speaking, facilitation, and peer education.

·        Must be able to work night and weekend hours.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Have a passion for the LOTP mission and vision.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to use social media
  • Experience leading short and long-term projects