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Sustainability Peer Educator
The Yale Office of Sustainability seeks undergraduate students to join one of five Sustainability Peer Education Program teams.
The Sustainability Peer Education Program is an educational and leadership program for Yale College students. Students work on advancing sustainability through student-led programs and projects that support Yale’s mission, goals, and priorities as outlined in the Sustainability Plan 2025.
Fourteen students are selected to participate in the program. Student programs address educational, awareness, and engagement needs in the colleges, focusing on creating meaningful, long-term culture change. Additionally, students gain critical leadership skills through their participation in monthly discussions centered on the effective implementation of sustainability projects and programs.
Description of duties:
- Green Community Team- Students organize events and programs for students centered around sustainability. The goal of the programs is to engage community members and influence student behavior through community building, peer-to-peer engagement, experiential learning, art, and storytelling.
Once admitted, students are assigned to the team above. Students will also serve as sustainability representatives in their own college, forging relationships with students and staff.
Ideal candidates are Yale College students who are student leaders with a passion for sustainability, waste reduction, and community engagement. Students should be capable of working independently and as part of a team, have a hands-on approach and a strong work ethic, enjoy working with fellow students and diverse groups of people. They should be communicative, team-oriented, adaptable, and willing to contribute to short- and long-term sustainability engagement goals.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. Students must be able to commit to a year of service (3-5 hours a week during the academic year) and participate in weekly meetings on Fridays (usually between 11:30am - 1:00 pm). An orientation session may also be included.
To apply: Interested applicants should fill out this form to express interest in joining the program.