Prevention Education Ambassador

The Prevention Education office is seeking a Prevention Education Ambassador to support campus-wide initiatives that promote student well-being, healthy relationships, consent, and violence prevention. The Ambassador serves as a liaison between students and university staff by creating educational programming, managing outreach and social media initiatives, and gathering student feedback to strengthen campus communication. This position provides hands-on experience in leadership, event planning, peer education, advocacy, and digital communications while contributing to Butler University's commitment to fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive campus community. The role offers meaningful opportunities to develop professional skills, collaborate with campus partners, and make a lasting impact on the student experience.

Work Schedule:

10 hours/week; Schedule determined collaboratively

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement outreach initiatives, including creating and managing social media content that promotes student well-being, healthy relationships, consent, bystander intervention, and prevention education
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate at least one educational program or event each semester on topics related to prevention education and student well-being
• Serve as a liaison between students and university staff by gathering student feedback and participating in Student Advocacy Taskforce
• Collaborate with the Prevention Education & Student Well-Being Specialist and campus partners to support educational campaigns, workshops, and awareness initiatives
• Assist with office projects, communications, and other prevention education initiatives that advance the department's mission and support student success

Required Qualifications: 

• Current Butler University student with sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student standing
• Ability to work approximately 8 hours per week and attend required meetings and events
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently
• Interest in prevention education, student well-being, healthy relationships, mental health, or related topics
• Ability to maintain professionalism, privacy, and serve as a mandatory reporter in accordance with university policy
• Willingness to learn social media content creation, event planning, and peer education strategies

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in peer education, health promotion, advocacy, student leadership, or mentoring
• Experience planning, coordinating, or facilitating educational programs, workshops, or campus events
• Experience creating content for social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Canva)
• Coursework or demonstrated interest in public health, psychology, social work, education, communications, sociology, or a related field
• Experience collaborating with student organizations, campus offices, or community partners
• Willingness to learn public speaking, presentation, and group facilitation skills
• Passion for promoting student well-being, healthy relationships, consent, violence prevention, and inclusive campus communities

Expectations:

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Comply with University standards and policies.

• Ensure confidentiality of information.

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.