Student Leader Program

Working closely with the Nutrition Education Coordinator/Registered Dietitian and fellow student leader, you will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership skills and gain experience in the field of community nutrition. In this role, you will support programming and outreach efforts for our diverse student population focused on balanced eating, food access, and positive body image.

What you will do:

• Plan and lead cooking demonstrations and classes featuring culturally diverse recipes
• Co-facilitate workshops covering nutrition topics, such as eating on a budget, meal planning, and mindful eating
• Support initiatives that increase student access to nutritious foods and improve food security
•  Promote free food resources on campus, including CalFresh, AS Food Pantry/Gator Groceries, and Gator Grub Alerts
• Develop nutrition education materials, including recipes, presentations, handouts, social media content, and videos
• Assist with large-scale interventions that improve the campus nutrition environment
• Support efforts to shift our campus culture to be inclusive of all body sizes and promote a positive relationship with food
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and collaborations with fellow Health Promotion & Wellness student leaders and staff

What it takes to be successful in this role:

•  You are majoring in nutrition/dietetics or a related field and have an interest in community nutrition
• You are passionate about and/or interested in learning about Health at Every Size (HAES) and weight-inclusive nutrition
• You are interested in supporting student food access and food security initiatives
• You enjoy cooking, eating, and have an appreciation for foods from all cultures
•  You are comfortable speaking and presenting in front of large groups and/or excited to develop this skill
• You are excited to step outside of your comfort zone to learn and grow, both personally and professionally
•  You are creative and enjoy taking on new projects/tasks
• You enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment and sharing your ideas
• You are self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
•  You are organized and have strong communication skills

By working with the Sexual Health Education Coordinator and fellow student leaders, you will develop and provide
sexual health education, programming, and outreach to help foster and maintain a sex positive culture at San Francisco State University, and provide students with knowledge about and access to sexual health information and resources, both on and off campus.

What you will do:

• Assist in developing and facilitating sexual health workshops
• Develop inclusive sexual health education materials, including social media messaging, videos, and handouts
• Assist in ongoing assessment and evaluation to measure impact of sexual health programming and gauge campus interest and feedback for future programming
• Assist in distributing sexual health supplies to the campus, such as fulfilling requests for safer sex supplies, running and maintaining the Condom Cart, refilling campus condom dispensers, and distributing menstrual health supplies
• Collaborate with others within Health Promotion & Wellness, as well as other campus partners and student organizations, on workshops, events, and other outreach opportunities

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• You are passionate or have an interest in inclusive sexual health education and reproductive justice
• You are prepared to work both independently and as part of a team on short-term and long-term projects
• You are comfortable talking about or discussing topics related to sexual health, sexuality, and sex
• You are open to and embrace diversity and inclusivity
• You are interested in developing your communication skills, both written and spoken, and practicing facilitating presentations and workshops

Working closely with the Peer Health Leadership Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to lead the HPW Ambassador Program, a student volunteer program that provides opportunities for SF State students to assist with health and wellness volunteer activities. You will manage the daily operations of the program as well as plan networking and social events. Promote and increase a sense of community on campus!

What you will do:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead activities and events for the Ambassador Program such as orientations, info sessions, volunteer activities, social events, and recognition events
• Lead personnel management (manage ambassador email account, respond to inquiries about the program and keep track of Ambassadors participation & hours)
• Manage the Canvas collaborative site by adding activities, reading activity reflections, creating zoom links, sending out emails, and etc.
• Collaborate with HPW team (pro-staff, student leaders, lead ambassadors and ambassadors) on HPW projects and outreach events
• Outreach to the SF State campus about the Ambassador Program and other HPW activities and events through in-person tabling and presentations
• Support Peer Health Leadership Coordinator with data collections, reporting, program logistics and other HPW projects

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• You are committed to learning and growing personally and professionally
• You enjoy or would like to develop your presentation, facilitation, and event planning skills
• You take initiative and would like to develop your leadership skills
• You are organized, have strong writing skills and good communicator (ex: emails, phone, etc.)
• You are flexible, can adapt to changes easily and work independently or together as a team
• You are skilled or have some experience with software programs such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), Canva, GatorXperience, MailChimp and Canvas
• You have some experience with volunteer coordination and/or administrative work, but not required
• You are passionate about health & wellness, community service, volunteer work and community building