Accepting Applications

We are building a team of youth and young adults to serve as Sources of Strength Peer Educators. This is a position aimed to help support the current Matchstick Consulting team in serving schools and organizations across the state with suicide prevention through a youth/young adult perspective. As a Peer Educator, they'll have the opportunity to assist with planning our Sources Showcase, attend events to promote Sources of Strength, provide coaching to peer leaders in schools across Oregon, and so much more. While experience as a Sources of Strength peer leader is desired, previous Sources knowledge is not a requirement for this role. 

Applications are open until June 12th, 2026

To apply, please email the following to To apply, please email the following to Julian Foulks at julian@matchstickpdx.com

  • A resume including work and/or volunteer experience

  • Estimated number of hours you would like to work per week

  • Date available to begin work

  • A cover letter, addressing the following questions:

    • Why are you interested in becoming a Peer Educator with Matchstick Consulting? 

    • What strengths, qualities, or perspectives would you bring to this role?

    • What work, volunteer, and/or lived experience do you have that could help inform the work you would be doing as a Peer Educator?

Click on the Position Description for more information.