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Program Assistant

Fairfax, VA ยท On-site

$38K - $48K/yr

The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution is a community of faculty, students, staff, alumni, and partners with a fundamental commitment to building peace. Through the ...

Street Outreach Worker

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$19.50 - $23.75/hr

Conflict Resolution: Mediate disputes between individuals or groups using restorative justice principles to prevent retaliation. * Peace Circles: Create safe spaces for participants to address harm ...

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How much do peace conflict resolution jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for peace conflict resolution in the United States is $19.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Peace Conflict Resolution roles, and how are they typically addressed?

Professionals in Peace Conflict Resolution often encounter challenges such as navigating deeply rooted cultural differences, managing high-tension negotiations, and working in volatile or unstable environments. These challenges are typically addressed through thorough cultural competency training, ongoing stakeholder engagement, and by employing conflict analysis tools to assess and respond to evolving situations. Collaboration with local communities and organizations is also essential, as it helps ensure that solutions are contextually appropriate and sustainable. Building resilience and adaptability is key, as is maintaining a neutral, empathetic approach when mediating between parties.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Peace and Conflict Resolution, and why are they important?

To thrive in Peace and Conflict Resolution, you need a solid background in conflict analysis, negotiation, and mediation, typically supported by a degree in international relations, peace studies, or a related field. Familiarity with conflict resolution frameworks, facilitation tools, and sometimes certifications like mediation training are often required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and emotional intelligence set professionals apart in this field. These skills foster effective communication and understanding, which are critical for resolving disputes and promoting sustainable peace.

What is the difference between Peace Conflict Resolution vs Mediation Specialist?

AspectPeace Conflict ResolutionMediation Specialist
CredentialsDegree in conflict resolution, peace studies, or related fields; certifications in mediation or negotiationSimilar credentials; often requires mediation certifications and relevant training
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, government agencies, international bodiesLegal settings, community organizations, private sectors
Industry UsageUsed in peacebuilding, international relations, community developmentApplied in legal disputes, family conflicts, organizational disagreements

Both roles focus on resolving conflicts but differ in scope and setting. Peace Conflict Resolution professionals often work on broader peacebuilding initiatives, while Mediation Specialists handle specific disputes in legal or organizational contexts.

What is peace and conflict resolution?

Peace and conflict resolution is a field dedicated to understanding, addressing, and resolving disputes and violence between individuals, groups, or nations. Professionals in this area work to prevent conflict, mediate disputes, and promote peaceful solutions through dialogue, negotiation, and education. This work can take place in international organizations, governments, non-profits, or academic settings. The goal is to build lasting peace by addressing the root causes of conflict and fostering understanding between parties.
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Infographic showing various Peace Conflict Resolution job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,305 per year, or $19.9 per hour.
Program Coordinator, Peace Hospital, 11a-8:30p

Program Coordinator, Peace Hospital, 11a-8:30p

UofL Health

Louisville, KY โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Primary Location:
Peace - Louisville
Address:
2020 Newburg Rd.Louisville, KY 40205
Shift:
Second Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members-physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals-UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
Job Description:
The Behavioral Health Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and implementing the structured therapeutic program activities for individuals and groups of patients of an assigned patient care unit for a specific shift. The role may provide care to various patient populations including pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
Essential Functions:
  • Monitors therapeutic milieu to identify need to initiate structured interventions to ensure that patients are engaged and needs are met and acts as a patient advocate by ensuring each individual's rights are maintained at all times
  • Provides leadership and guidance to unit staff, in collaboration with the nursing leadership, as it relates to programming and interventions to achieve and maintain a therapeutic milieu
  • Stays informed regarding changing status of all patients on the unit and, in collaboration with the nursing leadership, assists in providing leadership to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff utilizing proactive techniques to de-escalate the milieu and/or individuals
  • Participates in development, implementation and utilization of therapeutic milieu activities and interventions
  • Intervenes to facilitate crisis intervention or conflict resolution for patients within the unit milieu during assigned shift; responds to codes on own unit in a timely manner using procedures established by policy
  • Performs specific functions and skills to assist the nursing staff in providing patient care as needed; to include specimen collection, hygiene, and activities of daily living
  • Coordinates and communicates with the patients, families, physicians and other related health disciplines regarding patient's needs as it relates to program interventions and activities

Shift Requirements:
Shift Length (in hours):
8 - 12 hours
# Shifts/Week:
3 - 5 shifts
Overtime Required:
โ˜’ Infrequently โ˜ Sometimes โ˜ Often โ˜ n/a (exempt position)
Other Functions:
  • If required by position/department operations: Must achieve and maintain Transportation Dept. authorization to operate facility vehicles
  • Performs delegated and ancillary basic nursing skills, including activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition and vital signs, body mechanics, providing nutritional support and other activities as appropriate to clinical service, in accordance with hospital standards, nursing standards of care, and policies and procedures
  • Performs functional assignments per unit standards of care, including such activities as patient admission and discharge procedures, unit environmental organizational tasks, and others as appropriate to service
  • Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
  • Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Job Description:
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree counseling psychology, psychology or other closely related health degree (required)
    • In lieu of Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 5 years clinical experience specific to unit, program and field.
  • Master's degree in counseling psychology, psychology or other closely related behavioral health degree (preferred)

Licensure:
  • If required by position/department operations, active drivers license authorization

Certification:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
  • Facility determined crisis intervention training program (required)