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JOB TITLE: 

Youth Leadership Form Peer Mentor (Hourly Pooled - Wyoming Institute for Disabilities)

JOB PURPOSE:  

The role of the Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) Peer Mentor is to support an inclusive post-secondary leadership experience for high school youth with disabilities participating in the University of Wyoming Youth Leadership Forum. Peer Mentors will stay in the residence halls with participants, provide mentorship and supervision, and/or assist with educational, leadership, recreational, and campus-based activities throughout the program.

Peer Mentors will help create a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment that promotes self-advocacy, leadership development, college readiness, and community engagement. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to model inclusive leadership and positive peer relationships.

Peer Mentors are expected to make sound decisions regarding participant well-being, communicate effectively with staff, and support students in navigating both structured programming and residential life experiences.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Peer Mentor responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide a safe, inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment for YLF participants.
• Serve as a positive peer role model and mentor for high school youth with disabilities.
• Support participants in developing leadership, self-advocacy, communication, and post-secondary readiness skills.
• Assist with and participate in program activities, workshops, campus tours, recreation, and community outings.
• Supervise participants in residence halls, during meals, and throughout all scheduled activities.
• Work collaboratively with program staff to support participant engagement and accessibility needs.
• Help foster independence while ensuring participant safety and well-being.
• Be familiar with participant accommodations, medical considerations, dietary concerns, and behavioral support needs and respond appropriately.
• Assist with logistics for program activities as needed.
• Participate in pre-training sessions, and daily program debriefs.
• Maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries at all times.
• Availability for in-person training early July.
• Be available and fully engaged for the duration of the Youth Leadership Forum, July 19-22, 2026
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Leadership and mentorship skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Organization and time management
• Cultural responsiveness and inclusion
• Safety awareness and professionalism

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current high school (junior or senior) or college student, recent graduate, or individual with relevant leadership experience
• Demonstrated commitment to a welcoming environment, accessibility, and supporting youth leadership development

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Experience working with adolescents in youth programs, disability-related services, camps, mentoring, or educational settings preferred.
• Experience with disability advocacy, peer mentoring, or post-secondary programs.
• Familiarity with the University of Wyoming campus.
• Previous participation in leadership programs, camps, or youth development initiatives.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online peer application and the online application through UW. The department additionally requests that applicants upload a resume to the University of Wyoming system for a complete application.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email  jobapps@uwyo.edu 

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