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Student Career Ambassador (Marketing and Events)

Salary

$24k

Location

Auburn, Alabama, United States

JobType

full-time

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About the role

Overview:

Have you been searching for an opportunity to get involved on campus? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop valuable skills that support your career readiness and career goals? Do you enjoy working and engaging with fellow students? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should apply to be a Career Ambassador!

In addition to gaining invaluable experience in a professional setting, as a career ambassador you will:

  • Receive in-depth training in key career services areas that support student success
  • Provide career-related assistance to students and share valuable resources with your peers
  • Engage with campus leaders to develop new partnerships around campus
  • Network and engage with students, employers, faculty, and staff
  • Prepare to meet personal and professional goals
  • Enhance your résumé, LinkedIn Profile and boost your professional presence
  • Gain transferable career skills in key career readiness areas
  • Develop leadership skills

 


Provides students the opportunity to serve as representatives of Career Discovery and Success and explore aspects of marketing, public relations, hospitality, and event management. Ambassadors act as a valuable source of information and strengthen Career Discovery and Success’s engagement with the Auburn University community on a peer-to-peer level.

In person promotions include concourse tabling, visiting classrooms and student organization meetings to promote events and opportunities to connect with Career Discovery and Success, Employers, and Alumni. Career Connections Ambassador are expected to support all major events hosted by Career Discovery and Success, as well provide traffic flow support during peak times within the office.

Those who serve as an Ambassador are also expected to engage in mandatory training, regular meetings, and supervision, as well as pre-schedule professional development sessions. Ambassadors also play a vital role in the recruitment and training of future Ambassadors.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing & Content Creation

  • Create engaging content for social media, including photography, videography, and short-form video
  • Design graphics and promotional materials to support events and campaigns
  • Assist in developing creative marketing strategies to increase student engagement
  • Promote Career Discovery and Success programs through digital and in-person outreach

Event Support & Execution

  • Assist with event preparation, including logistics, materials, and setup
  • Support day-of event execution, including check-in, guest assistance, and troubleshooting
  • Help manage event flow and provide excellent customer service to attendees
  • Participate in event tear-down and post-event wrap-up

Outreach & Engagement

  • Represent Career Discovery and Success at campus events, tabling opportunities, and presentations
  • Support outreach efforts by visiting classrooms and student organizations

Professionalism & Leadership

  • Collaborate with fellow ambassadors and staff on projects and initiatives
  • Contribute to the recruitment and mentorship of future Career Ambassadors

This role is ideal for students interested in marketing, public relations, communications, hospitality, or event management who want to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while serving the Auburn community.

Qualifications:
Expectations:
  • Commit at least two full semesters
  • Maintain minimum GPA of 2.75
  • Available for Mandatory Training/Orientation Session prior to start of Fall semester
  • Attend pre-scheduled, regular Ambassador meetings, Supervision, and Professional Development Sessions
  • Commit to a minimum 32 hours per semester

Preferred applicants for Career Connections have a major in marketing, communication, journalism, graphic design, media studies, public relations, hospitality, event management or related fields.

Pay Range: USD $12.00 - USD $12.00 /Hr. Why Work at Auburn?:

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?

  • Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
  • Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
  • Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more. 

About the company

Public university providing education and research in Alabama.

Skills

compliance
content creation
customer service
graphic design