Center for Spiritual Life

Peer Engagement Coordinator Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and implement three projects per semester (including events, social media initiatives, and more) with support from Spiritual Life staff.
    • Events may include guest speakers, discussions, hands-on workshops & more.
    • Events will feature a mix of student perspectives and subject experts (chaplains, other university staff, or outside individuals).
  • Create marketing and recruitment materials, utilizing basic content creation skills such as graphic design (Canva), video editing (iMovie or similar), and social media (Instagram).
  • Recruit student participants via distribution of marketing materials, tabling, outreach to clubs, classes and departments, and 1-1 peer engagement.
  • Collaborate with campus partners and peer leaders on spirituality-related programs and events.
  • Represent the Center for Spiritual Life via attendance at select campus events.
  • Be visible, approachable, and available to peers; serve as a role model in the community.
Eligibility:
  • Full-time undergraduate students with GPA of 2.5 or higher and good standing with the Office of Student Rights & Community Standards.
  • At least two consecutive semesters remaining on-campus at Brandeis.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Students with a demonstrated interest in contributing to spiritual life at Brandeis.
    • You do not have to be a part of an existing faith community on campus.
    • Students with underrepresented spiritual or religious identities are encouraged to apply!
  • Desire to help build community and facilitate engaging gatherings.
  • Ability to engage and support peers in a diverse environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and to initiate and complete tasks with limited supervision.
  • Flexibility, reliability, and ability to function within a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior completion of Conversations that Matter is preferred.
Expectations:
  • This position requires a 1-year commitment, with the possibility of renewal.
  • Average of 5 hours of weekly work for 15 weeks each semester. Hours include both consistent, scheduled in-office work, and occasional work at other times for events or outreach.
  • Participation in ongoing paid training (e.g. religious literacy, discussion facilitation, 1-1 peer engagement, graphic design and social media, outreach).
  • Weekly group meeting with Associate Director of Spiritual Life.
  • Attendance at one Spiritual Life program in a tradition outside your own each month.
Professional Development:
  • Training in leadership, facilitation, religious literacy, event planning.
  • Opportunities to form and implement your own ideas.
  • Access to mentorship from Spiritual Life staff.
  • Recognition as a student leader on campus and an integral team member in the Center for Spiritual Life.