ASE (Adolescent Sexuality Education) Health & Wellness Peer Educator
About The Position
The Peer Health Educator is a youth leadership role that supports BAGLY’s Health & Wellness programming by providing peer-to-peer education, outreach, and engagement related to sexual and reproductive health, mental wellness, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. Peer Health Educators work under the supervision of the ASE Health & Wellness Educator and the Health & Wellness Program Manager, serving as trusted messengers who connect youth to accurate information, resources, and supportive services. Peer Health Educators are peer leaders who help ensure that programming remains relevant, accessible, and responsive to the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ young people.
Requirements
- Possess HS diploma/equivalent. 3 years of relevant experience may be substituted.
- Strong familiarity with issues of particular relevance to intersectional identities within the LGBTQ+ community, especially youth, BIPOC and transgender/nonbinary people.
- Interest in sexual health, wellness, and youth advocacy.
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with peers.
- Willingness to learn and engage in training on: Trauma-informed care, Sexual health education, Confidentiality, Mandated reporting basics, LGBTQ+ affirming practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other youth leaders.
- Comfortable working in diverse environments with youth from different backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in youth leadership, peer education, or community organizing.
- Lived experience as an LGBTQ+ young person, particularly BIPOC and/or transgender/nonbinary youth.
- Experience speaking publicly or facilitating group activities.
Responsibilities
- Co-facilitate workshops, discussions, and educational activities on sexual and reproductive health, consent, relationships, and harm reduction.
- Co-facilitate workshops, discussions, and educational activities related to peer leadership and youth development.
- Support the delivery of the “Our Care in Action” Adolescent Sexuality Education Program.
- Engage participants in a respectful, inclusive, and non-judgmental manner.
- Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of diverse age groups (ages 11–24).
- Assist with recruitment of program participants through peer networks, social media, and community events.
- Represent BAGLY at community outreach events, schools, and partner sites as needed.
- Serve as a relatable point of contact for youth seeking information or support.
- Connect peers to appropriate BAGLY programs, services, and community resources.
- Work collaboratively with staff to ensure safe and appropriate referrals.
- Encourage help-seeking behavior among peers when needed.
- Participate in program planning meetings and trainings.
- Provide feedback to staff on curriculum relevance and youth needs.
- Assist with data collection, surveys, and participant feedback processes.
- Help maintain safe, welcoming, and affirming program spaces.
- Build skills in facilitation, public speaking, advocacy, and teamwork.
- Model healthy communication, boundaries, and professionalism.
- Support newer Peer Health Educators through mentorship when applicable.
Benefits
- The starting hourly rate will be determined based on how many qualifications are demonstrated.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
