AiArthritis Community Peer Leaders

Calling All Social Media-Savvy Patient Advocates!
Join our paid AiArthritis Community Peer Leader Program to help amplify awareness, reach undiagnosed patients, and share trusted resources.


Overview

AiArthritis Community Peer Leaders are individuals living with autoimmune and autoinflammatory arthritis who use their social media presence to help raise awareness, share resources, and connect with undiagnosed “mystery patients” to help expedite diagnosis and treatment. As part of the pilot inaugural cohort, participants will help shape the future of this program while amplifying AiArthritis’ mission.


Who: Patient advocates living with autoimmune/autoinflammatory arthritis

What: A paid leadership & educational influencer-style program

Where: Remote

Commitment: About 5 hours/month for one year (flexible)

Stipend: Up to $2,500/year based on participation (earn-as-you-contribute model)

Ideal Applicants: Individuals already sharing awareness content on social media with an engaged audience and may have their own blog, podcast, or following.

  • Potential Collaboration Opportunities

    • Engage with AiArthritis’ social media content by liking, commenting, and sharing posts.
    • Create and post original content that promotes AiArthritis initiatives, resources, and awareness efforts.
    • Participate in live discussions, blog writing, or other social media formats to increase outreach.
    • Fulfill content with monthly topic guidelines and provided talking points to ensure accuracy.
    • Collaborate with fellow Peer Leaders to strengthen community impact.

  • What We're Looking For:

    • Have knowledge of an autoimmune or autoinflammatory arthritis disease
    • Are active on social media and passionate about awareness, education, advocacy, and advancing research
    • Can commit to around 5 hours per month for one year
    • Are eager to help shape and develop this inaugural program
    • Preferred skills: content creation, video editing

  • Benefits

    • Competitive Stipend
    • Flexible schedule (create content whenever is best for you!)
    • Opportunity to create an impact in the community
    • Collaborate with other peer leaders to create more significant impact
    • Support from AiArthritis staff to be able to understand projects and resources to be able to share them with your community

Questions? Email Leila P.L. Valete, Health Education Manager at leila@aiarthritis.org

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