Teen Ambassadors (high school students ages 14-18)
Are you a teen seeking leadership, community building, and extracurricular opportunities to add to your resume? Step Up's Ambassador Program may be for you! For the upcoming 2022-23 school year, Step Up Ambassadors will increase program awareness by promoting Step Up on their campus and recruiting students to join Step Up through social media and in-person opportunities.
Why Apply?
There are many benefits to becoming a Step Up Ambassador. Ambassadors receive special leadership training with Step Up staff and mentors at our orientation and throughout the year. Additionally, Ambassadors:
- Make friends and join an amazing cohort of peers from all across the country!
- Empower other teens and young adults to achieve their dreams of success!
- Gain mentorship and learn from amazing women in various industries!
- Develop leadership skills that will help you stand out and unlock your potential!
- Win Step Up sparkle, swag and other prizes!
Who Are We Looking For?
Step Up is looking for teens that:
- Are dependable
- Are passionate about Step Up
- Are involved in their school and/or community
- Have strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Have a working knowledge of social media platforms and tools
- May have experience attending Step Up programs (nice but not necessary!)
- Are able to meet the minimum requirements:
- Attend Step Up programs
- Dedicate an average of 2-4 hours/week to promoting Step Up and fulfilling the Ambassador's role (see below!)
- Attend leadership training with Step Up staff and mentors
What is the Ambassador’s Role?
- Responsibilities and expectations of Step Up Ambassadors include:
- Understand Step Up's mission, vision, and goals
- Promote upcoming Step Up events in your community
- Represent and maintain a positive image of Step Up
- Represent Step Up through speaking opportunities
- Submit photos, video and testimonials for Step Up partnerships
- Step Up on Campus Ambassadors will work with your school's Step Up Leader to recruit students through tabling, posting flyers, and making announcements
- Social Media Ambassadors will post Step Up content on personal social media channels
"My favorite part of being an ambassador is being able to spread Step Up's mission and work throughout my community, while also leading with the values of it." - Step Up Teen Ambassador
"I gained a strong sense of community and skills that could be applied in social and professional settings." - Step Up Teen Ambassador