Peer leader job description
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Peer leader requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in peer leader job postings.
Sample peer leader requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a leadership-based course
- At least 1 year of relevant experience
- Knowledge of group dynamics
- Valid driver's license
Sample required peer leader soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to make decisions independently
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Peer leader job description example 1
Conservation Legacy peer leader job description
This position is for Local Youth ages 17-18!
Title: Youth Peer Leader
Pay: $515/week up to 40 hours/week + 300 hr Americorps Award amounting to $1,311.11
Dates: May 30- July 1 and July 11-August 12; 10 weeks in the summer with an unpaid week off July 4-8
Youth Programs for the Southwest Conservation Corps, Los Valles Region are 5-week programs designed to engage local youth in their communities and provide them with meaningful work and job skills. Crews consist of 6 members with 2 crew leaders who have completed 8 weeks of technical and leadership training. Crews work 8-4:30 M-F. M-Th members work at the project site and F is an education day. Crews are either camping or day (see options below). High school crews play a vital part in their communities by working on local projects, such as, invasive plant species removal, painting signs and fences, trail maintenance and construction, habitat improvement projects, and road, bridge, parks and open space clean ups. Crew members must be willing to work under the leadership of their crew leaders, be on-time each day, perform hard physical labor throughout the summer season in a variety of weather conditions, wear a uniform and personal protective equipment everyday, and participate in group activities and end of the day debriefs. Getting dirty, hot, and sweaty are norms for the program and members must be willing to 'get dirty' to get the work done. Along with technical skills, crew members will participate in education days to make the work meaningful and promote environmental stewardship. They will also learn effective communication, leadership skills, how to work in a team, work ethic, and the importance of civic engagement.
Peer leaders will be provided with additional training and have additional leadership responsibilities. This position is designed to give members who have participated on multiple youth session a chance to continue developing skills.
Crew Options : 1 position available in each county
+ Costilla County- Day
+ Conejos County - Camping
+ Saguache- Day/Camping
Required Skills
Members must be able to walk, hike, stand and perform manual labor during the summer season in Colorado. Members must be able to tolerate heat, altitude, rain, dirt and physical activities. Members must also be willing to work as a team member and follow instructions from a crew leaders . Members must be able to commit to a full day 8:00- 4:30 M-F for the full length of the 5 week program. Food is provided while in the field and there is gear available to borrow. Members must be able to be away from home and be without cell phones or technology while working or camped out.
Required Experience
Title: Youth Peer Leader
Pay: $515/week up to 40 hours/week + 300 hr Americorps Award amounting to $1,311.11
Dates: May 30- July 1 and July 11-August 12; 10 weeks in the summer with an unpaid week off July 4-8
Youth Programs for the Southwest Conservation Corps, Los Valles Region are 5-week programs designed to engage local youth in their communities and provide them with meaningful work and job skills. Crews consist of 6 members with 2 crew leaders who have completed 8 weeks of technical and leadership training. Crews work 8-4:30 M-F. M-Th members work at the project site and F is an education day. Crews are either camping or day (see options below). High school crews play a vital part in their communities by working on local projects, such as, invasive plant species removal, painting signs and fences, trail maintenance and construction, habitat improvement projects, and road, bridge, parks and open space clean ups. Crew members must be willing to work under the leadership of their crew leaders, be on-time each day, perform hard physical labor throughout the summer season in a variety of weather conditions, wear a uniform and personal protective equipment everyday, and participate in group activities and end of the day debriefs. Getting dirty, hot, and sweaty are norms for the program and members must be willing to 'get dirty' to get the work done. Along with technical skills, crew members will participate in education days to make the work meaningful and promote environmental stewardship. They will also learn effective communication, leadership skills, how to work in a team, work ethic, and the importance of civic engagement.
Peer leaders will be provided with additional training and have additional leadership responsibilities. This position is designed to give members who have participated on multiple youth session a chance to continue developing skills.
Crew Options : 1 position available in each county
+ Costilla County- Day
+ Conejos County - Camping
+ Saguache- Day/Camping
Required Skills
Members must be able to walk, hike, stand and perform manual labor during the summer season in Colorado. Members must be able to tolerate heat, altitude, rain, dirt and physical activities. Members must also be willing to work as a team member and follow instructions from a crew leaders . Members must be able to commit to a full day 8:00- 4:30 M-F for the full length of the 5 week program. Food is provided while in the field and there is gear available to borrow. Members must be able to be away from home and be without cell phones or technology while working or camped out.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024