Become a Thayne Center Peer Leader

Application for the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year is Open!

Please read through the information on this page carefully for updates to our hiring process which will now include interviews to be selected for vacant positions on each peer leader team. Important deadlines are outlined below. Applicants should read through the position descriptions carefully for each peer leader role and select the positions that your skills and experience most align with.

Important Deadlines for Peer Leader Roles

Summer 2026 Pantry and Garden Peer Leaders

At this time, all summer positions have been filled
March 18 - Pantry Peer Leader and Garden Peer Leader Roles begin

Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Peer Leader Roles

April 1 - Application opens at 12:00 am
May 15 - Priority Review Deadline
June 9 - 19 - Applicant scoring; finalists will receive a call with an offer to interview
June 22 - July 2 - Zoom interviews
July 6-10 - Final Zoom interviews; any remaining vacancies will be filled at this time

Thayne Center Information Sessions

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM (In-person)
Redwood Campus, Student Event Center (STC 130)
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Virtual)
Zoom link below

April 3 Zoom Information Session

Who are Thayne Center Peer Leaders?

Looking to be more engaged and connected at SLCC? Want to have your tuition covered in the process? Peer Leader roles at the Thayne Center are vital to connecting their peers to the programs that cultivate empowerment, develop community leaders, and spark social change. This is a great opportunity to develop your professional and leadership skills, gain new knowledge and experience, and feel connected to your peers and the college in general.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been searching for, please review the eligibility requirements and complete the Thayne Center Peer Leader Application. Brief descriptions for the various roles are described below. You will be contacted by a staff member via Bruin mail after we have reviewed your application and verified your eligibility. Please note, each role has varying time commitments and availability which may determine your offer.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be enrolled in and successfully complete a minimum of 9 credit hours in the fall and spring semesters.
Must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and semester GPA
Attend and complete any training and onboarding as required by your role. This will include the Fall and Spring Student Leadership Conferences and other campus events.
Complete responsibilities of your role within your allotted 8-10 hours a week.
Must be available during a pre-determined team meeting with peers led weekly by the supervisor/advisor for your role.

Peer Leader Role Summaries

Candidates will receive and sign an “agreement” with a full list of responsibilities, important dates, and expectations. Below are summaries for each Peer Leader role.

Team Meeting: Thursdays, 1 p.m.–2 p.m. (Fall semester only)
Visit multiple sites – Taylorsville Redwood, South City, & Jordan Campuses
Support garden maintenance and upkeep including gardening, mowing, watering, and winterizations.
Promote, attend, & facilitate occasional events. Dates outlined in the Peer Leader agreement.
Assist volunteers, gardening groups, and individual gardeners access the gardens and resources.
Create marketing materials for garden programs and services.
Must be comfortable with movement such as bending, crouching, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
Must be comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions including very hot days in the summer and cold days in the fall

Team Meeting: Mondays, 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
Support voter engagement events (Fall semester).
Promote voter engagement events, including distributing marketing and tabling at multiple campuses.
Promote, attend, and participate in Alternative Break experiences (Fall & Spring semester).
Assist, participate, & facilitate educational workshops for pre-learning.
Attend & facilitate the orientation and re-orientation experiences.
Plan & facilitate group reflections and activities throughout the Alternative Break experience.
Must have valid Utah driver license and comfortable driving a large capacity vehicle.
Create social media marketing

Team Meeting: Wednesday, 12 p.m.–1 p.m.
Serve as liaisons between the Thayne Center and student clubs by supporting clubs through club orientations, tier requirement tracking and updates, referral to resources, and increased involvement in campus activities.
Promote club involvement at SLCC.
Gain familiarity with club manual policies and procedures, especially the Tier Funding model.
Hold weekly office hours for walk-in and scheduled appointments with club leaders.
Attend & check-in clubs at monthly Inter-club Council meetings. ICC occurs at during regular meetings at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus.
Attend & check-in clubs at the semesterly Club Conference trainings. Dates outlined in the Peer Leader agreement.

Team Meeting: Wednesdays, 2 p.m.–3 p.m.
Visit 7 SLCC campuses – Taylorsville Redwood, South City, Jordan, Westpointe, West Valley, Miller, and Herriman campuses.
Promote events widely, including distributing marketing and tabling at multiple campuses.
Attend & facilitate assigned “traveling events” at multiple campuses. Dates and locations outlined in the Peer Leader agreement.
Attend & facilitate 4 “one-off events” at “campus hubs” – Taylorsville Redwood, South City, & Jordan. Dates and locations outlined in the Peer Leader agreement.

Selection is based on availability to work the entire duration of shift hours for the pantries.

Assigned to a specific pantry location - Taylorville Redwood, South City, Jordan, West Valley Center, or Herriman
Greeting, patron check in, ensuring patrons are following equitable distribution of food.
Stocking of food and maintaining a clean pantry space.
Assist with deliveries and distribution.
Must be comfortable with movement such as bending, crouching, walking, and lifting up to 50lbs
Assist with preparations for stock inventory – food handling, prepare relocation to different pantry locations.

Team Meetings: Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Visit 7 SLCC campuses – Taylorsville Redwood, South City, Jordan, Westpointe, West Valley, Miller, and Herriman campuses.
Promote student service projects, including distributing marketing and tabling at multiple campuses.
Attend & facilitate student service projects. Dates outlined in the Peer Leader agreement.
Connect participants with additional community engagement opportunities.

Team Meetings: Tuesdays from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Develop and implement initiatives regarding co-curricular experiences (beyond the classroom) such as:
- International Student experiences
- Improving student experiences with Financial Aid
- Safety
- Parking
Learn about common issues and barriers facing college students today.
Collaborate with campus partners and SLCCSA Senate to increase student input in decision-making.
Required office hours Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Develop and implement initiatives regarding academic experiences such as:
- Improving the Signature Assignment
- Improving experiences with Academic Advising
- Informing students of important changes in their academic programs
Partner with Deans, Associate Deans, and Professors to identify general improvements needed in academic programs and increase student input.
Required office hours Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Team Meeting: TBD - outlined in PL agreement.
Attend & document action items from weekly Executive Council meetings.
Attend & document action items from monthly President Calls meetings. Dates will be outlined in the Peer Leader agreement.
Communicate weekly with SLCCSA students serving on various campus committees.
Connect weekly with the SLCCSA President regarding administrative responsibilities for the organization.
Assist with the visibility and content creation of the @SLCCSA Instagram account.