Peer Advocates for Wellbeing Recruitment 2025-2026
Support the Well-Being of Students at Cal State East Bay! Peer Advocates for Wellbeing (PAW) is an opportunity offered through Student Wellbeing Services at California State University, East Bay. We are accepting applications for the following positions:
Position Description
Why join?
- Enhance public speaking, leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
- Connect with the campus community to assist them in making informed choices about their health and well-being
- Work in a student-oriented program that is fun, educational, and supportive
- Obtain exposure to health careers and networking opportunities
Required Qualifications
- Be a currently enrolled California State University, East Bay student and enrolled during Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters
- Be in good academic standing (minimum GPA 2.0)
- Commit to Summer 2025 training (see information below)
- Commit to working Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters
- Attend weekly PAW Meetings on Fridays during Fall Semester 2025 (exact time to be determined)
- See position description(s) for additional required qualifications
All positions are required to work in person.
Preferred Experience
- Previous peer educator or food pantry experience
- Leadership or volunteer experience
- Public Health, Kinesiology, Sociology, Psychology, or similar majors
- Strong communication, public speaking, and outreach skills
Summer 2025 PAW Training
If selected for a position, the applicant must successfully complete PAW Training during Summer 2025. All training is conducted in person. PAW Training will take place mid-June through early August 2025.
Application Process -
- Submit the following items:
- with responses to the Supplementary Questionnaire below.
- Resume (if you have one available)
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm Friday, March 7, 2025.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment for an interview. Please note that only individuals who meet minimum qualifications will be considered for an interview.
- Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews after March 7, 2025.
Supplementary Questionnaire
Keep your responses to 250 words or less per question. There will be a section in the PAW application where you can upload either a Word document or PDF with your responses.
- Peer Advocates for Wellbeing (PAW) assists Student Wellbeing Services with a variety of outreach events and workshops for the campus community. Tell us about your experience with tabling, delivering presentations, etc. If you haven’t done this, what skills do you have that could contribute to this type of experience?
- PAW engages with individuals and provides resources and educational information on topics such as food access, safer sex supplies, etc. Tell us about your experience providing one-on-one peer support and referrals. If you haven’t done this, what skills do you have that could contribute to this type of experience?
- PAW provides support with delivering our services including our food pantry and relaxation rooms. Tell us about your experience with customer service and responding to customers.
- Describe any previous experience as it relates to teamwork and communication. Include any leadership experiences from other universities, high school, and/or community agencies. Include name of organization, approximate dates worked, and position responsibilities.
For additional program information