The Green Bandana Project: Student Lead

Department: Counseling

Status: Hours needed each week: 5; Expected Duration of Job: 2025-26 Academic Year

Salary range: $15.00 per hour

The Green Bandana Project Student Lead will work within the Counseling department, managed by Elisabeth Reickert, Director of Counseling. At times, they will work in collaboration with the Wellness Center Outreach Assistant. The Green Bandana Project Student Lead (TGBP Student Lead) will assist with the development and implementation of the new campus initiative “The Green Bandana Project,” a peer-led program that increases student’s awareness of available mental health and suicide prevention resources both on and off-campus. The Student Lead serves as the main student liaison between the school, the TGBP Lead (Elisabeth) and the national TGBP organization. They oversee all aspects of the program, from the student recruitment and outreach, to event execution and progress tracking.

To learn more about The Green Bandana Project in preparation for your potential interview, please visit: https://www.thegreenbandanaproject.org/

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with TGBP Lead and staff
• Maintain momentum and visibility of the program throughout the year
• Assist with student onboarding (training, pledge, waivers)
• Design flyers, posters, and outreach graphics using TGBP templates
• Create campaigns for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Months
• Organize and manage events tied to monthly themes (e.g., Mental Health Awareness Month)
• Ensure all events are inclusive, welcoming, and mission-aligned
• Collaborate with school clubs and departments for joint programming

Requirements:

• Interest in mental health and student well-being
• Desire to help students better understand the resources available to them on campus
• Excellence in communication and openness to learning new things

Learning Outcomes: The student will be able to…

• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Take ownership of work duties, responsibilities, and ensures they are completed accurately and on time
• Proactively seek and embrace development opportunities, and seek opportunities to learn
• Exhibit professionalism (dependability, meeting and exceeding goals, dedication to their role)

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Light lifting and carrying of program materials. All can be accommodated when necessary

Number of Positions: 1