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Peer Intern Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Peer Tutors, Peer Tutor Innovation & Operations Intern, and Graduate Assistant * Faculty Course Coordinators and Instructors * Typical commitment of 2-4 hours per week. * Work is conducted in person ...

Peer Tutors, Peer Tutor Innovation & Operations Intern, and Graduate Assistant * Faculty Course Coordinators and Instructors * Typical commitment of 2-4 hours per week. * Work is conducted in person ...

Phase III - Months 4-6: Synthesis & Showcase Finalize your deliverables, document your findings, and prepare for the Intern Showcase - a live presentation to DataRobot leaders and peers. Optional ...

Phase III - Months 4-6: Synthesis & Showcase Finalize your deliverables, document your findings, and prepare for the Intern Showcase - a live presentation to DataRobot leaders and peers. Optional ...

Clinical Intern

Roxbury, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Clinical Intern -- Graduate Field Placement Roxbury, MA | Paid Internship | MSW · CMHC · MFT ... Monthly group supervision with fellow interns and clinical staff -- building peer learning ...

... peers, and other colleagues • Expertise in clinical knowledge and patient care LICENSES ... Intern EDUCATION: • High School graduate at least 18 years of age EXPERIENCE: • Related ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for peer intern in Boston, MA is $18.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Peer Interns are students or young professionals who support their peers in various settings, such as schools, colleges, or community organizations. They often provide guidance, mentorship, and resources to help others navigate academic, social, or personal challenges. Peer Interns typically receive training to develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Their role often bridges the gap between students and staff, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

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What challenges do peer interns face when supporting their peers, and how can these be managed?

Peer Interns often encounter challenges such as balancing confidentiality with the need to report serious concerns, managing boundaries between personal and professional relationships, and addressing diverse needs among peers. To manage these effectively, it's important to receive proper training, maintain clear communication, and seek guidance from supervisors or experienced staff when in doubt. Developing strong self-awareness and practicing self-care can also help Peer Interns navigate emotionally demanding situations while remaining supportive and effective in their role.

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Infographic showing various Peer Intern job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 34% Full Time, and 66% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,497 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Peer Tutor Lead

Wellesley, MA • On-site

Babson College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees

$18/hr

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

TITLE Lead Peer Tutor
DEPARTMENT Undergraduate Experiential Learning & Academic Excellence
REPORTS TO Brenda Kostyk, bkostyk@babson.edu
PAY RATE $18/hr
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Peer Tutor Lead is an experienced peer tutor who provides academic support to students while serving as a peer leader within the Peer Tutoring Center. In addition to conducting tutoring sessions, the Peer Tutor Lead supports daily center operations, assists fellow tutors, serves as a liaison between faculty coordinators and subject-area tutoring teams, and contributes to program assessment through reporting and data analysis. The Peer Tutor Lead may provide operational support during assigned shifts when professional staff are not present and completes advanced leadership and student support training.
This position develops and demonstrates key NACE Career Readiness Competencies, including Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion, Career & Self-Development, and Technology.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Provide high-quality peer tutoring that supports student learning, academic success, and a welcoming
  • environment for students with diverse learning needs and backgrounds.
  • Conduct individual tutoring sessions, weekly walk-ins, and group study sessions as needed. Complete
  • WCOnline client report forms after each session, maintain accurate records, and communicate concerns, questions, and suggestions to Peer Tutoring staff.
  • Complete required tutor training and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Attend Peer Tutor meetings, events, 1:1 meetings with the manager, and faculty meetings as requested.
  • Review course syllabi, assignments, and Canvas materials regularly; remain knowledgeable about course
  • content and campus academic support resources.
  • Collaborate with peer tutors, Peer Tutoring staff, and faculty to support student learning and strengthen
  • tutoring services.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, positivity, and ethical conduct in all interactions, representing the Peer
  • Tutoring Program and Babson College with integrity.
  • Model effective tutoring techniques, professionalism, and inclusive support practices; assist fellow tutors
  • with questions about tutoring strategies, resources, and procedures.
  • Assume additional responsibilities as required.

Center Operations & Leadership
  • Serve as the designated student lead during assigned shifts when professional staff are unavailable.
  • Open and/or close the tutoring center, including setup and shutdown procedures.
  • Ensure the tutoring space is welcoming, functional, and operating smoothly.
  • Provide guidance and support to tutors working during the shift.
  • Identify and communicate operational concerns, student issues, or facility needs to professional staff.

Faculty Liaison & Team Communication
  • Partner with the Program Manager to serve as a liaison between faculty coordinators and subject-area tutoring teams.
  • Share important updates, resources, and recommendations between faculty and tutors.
  • Support onboarding, mentoring, and professional development for new peer tutors.
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive team culture.

Reporting & Administrative Support
  • Submit brief shift summaries documenting key issues, student concerns, operational needs, and recommendations.
  • Monitor basic administrative follow-through, including appointment documentation, client report completion, no-shows, cancellations, and missing reports.
  • Review tutoring data to identify trends in utilization, demand, student needs, and opportunities for outreach or scheduling adjustments.
  • Assist with brief monthly summaries or dashboards for subject-area tutoring teams and, when appropriate, faculty coordinators. Reports may include appointment volume, unique students served, peak usage patterns, waitlists, no-shows/cancellations, tutor utilization, common appointment reasons, frequently addressed concepts, and emerging student support needs.

Advanced Training & Referral Support
Complete specialized training beyond standard peer tutor requirements, which may include:
  • Public Safety and emergency response procedures
  • Title IX awareness and reporting responsibilities
  • FERPA and student confidentiality practices
  • Student concern identification and referral protocols (CARE | Red Folder Initiative)
  • Campus resource awareness and referral procedures
  • Conflict resolution and professional communication
  • Peer leadership and mentoring skills
  • Center operations and shift management procedures

Peer Tutor Leads serve as a trusted point of contact during assigned shifts and are expected to follow established procedures when responding to operational concerns or referring students to appropriate campus resources.
YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE
  • Program Manager, Peer Tutoring
  • Peer Tutors, Peer Tutor Innovation & Operations Intern, and Graduate Assistant
  • Faculty Course Coordinators and Instructors
  • Typical commitment of 2-4 hours per week.
  • Work is conducted in person in the Peer Tutoring Center (Babson Hall 205).
  • Some virtual tutoring sessions and meetings may be required.
  • Schedule may include one-on-one appointments, walk-in support hours, group study sessions, training, and team meetings.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE
  • Previous tutoring, mentoring, coaching, teaching, peer leadership, or group facilitation experience.
  • Interest in peer education, student success, academic support services, program improvement, or data-informed decision-making

Required Skills & Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate and continue developing the following NACE Career Readiness Competencies:
  • Leadership: Models accountability, initiative, ethical decision-making, and peer support.
  • Communication: Communicates clearly with students, peer tutors, faculty coordinators, and staff; provides concise written summaries and reports.
  • Teamwork: Collaborates effectively across tutoring teams and contributes positively to a supportive team environment.
  • Critical Thinking: Identifies challenges, uses observations and data, and proposes appropriate solutions to improve tutoring services.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, responsibility, integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
  • Equity & Inclusion: Creates a welcoming environment and uses inclusive practices with students from diverse backgrounds and learning preferences.
  • Technology: Uses tutoring, scheduling, reporting, data-management, and Microsoft Office tools effectively.
  • Career & Self-Development: Builds transferable leadership, project management, assessment, and communication skills through training and reflective practice.

This position provides a leadership pathway for experienced peer tutors while maintaining direct student support as the primary function of the role. By combining tutoring, operations, faculty collaboration, and program assessment responsibilities, the Peer Tutor Lead plays an integral role in advancing student success within the Peer Tutoring Center.

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About Babson College

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Babson College is the premier institution for business education taught through an entrepreneurial lens. Since 1919, Babson has been providing learners with essential business skills combined with the liberal arts knowledge needed to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. This mindset transforms our students into entrepreneurial leaders making an impact around the world. Babson graduates bring entrepreneurial thinking and leadership skills to a variety of industries and businesses, from startups to nonprofits. Our students are highly pursued upon graduation because Babson prepares them to be sharp, driven, agile leaders who strive to be innovative and generate long-lasting solutions.

Industry

Colleges, universities, and professional schools

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Babson Park, MA, US

Year founded

1919

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