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NWACC Student Ambassador Application

An NWACC Student Ambassador is a student who is chosen to be the face of NWACC on campus and in the community. They reach out to prospective students, share personal NWACC experiences and successes, provide campus tours, help at recruiting events, and assist the office of New Student Relations. Ambassadors are hard-working, honest, have strong communication skills, and are passionate about NWACC. Applications are open year-round.

Student Ambassadors 

A NWACC Student Ambassador is a student who is chosen to be the face of NWACC on campus and in the community. They reach out to prospective students, share personal NWACC experiences and successes, provide campus tours, help at recruiting events, and assist the office of New Student Relations. Ambassadors are hard-working, honest, have strong communication skills, and are passionate about NWACC.

Ambassador Responsibilities: 

  • Work a minimum of 6 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters 
  • Participate in an additional 6 hours of NWACC sponsored events per semester (5K, Plant-A-Seed Soiree, etc.) 
  • Attend monthly Student Ambassador meetings and trainings 
  • Participate in Eagle Welcome, VIP Registration, and other on or off campus events all year round (including summer, winter, and spring breaks) 
  • Commit to representing NWACC in a positive way in person and on social media 
  • Exhibit responsibility, dependability, willingness to volunteer, and a commitment to NWACC 
  • All other duties as assigned

Credentials: 

  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher 
  • Be enrolled 3/4 time (9 hours minimum) for both Fall and Spring semesters 
  • Be in good-standing with NWACC and is not on warning, suspension, or probation 
  • Excels in verbal and written communication 
  • Has a strong and positive feeling about NWACC

Benefits: 

  • Develop and improve leadership, communication, and networking skills 
  • Valuable contribution to NWACC recruiting efforts 
  • Resume-building experience 
  • Build lasting friendships with your fellow ambassadors  
  • A letter of recommendation for future jobs and college applications upon request 

Job Description 

An NWACC Marketing Ambassador is a student who is chosen to represent NWACC on campus and in the community. They take pictures for content creation, implement creative strategies to market to new students, and assist the New Student Relations office. The Marketing Ambassador is hard-working, creative, has strong communication skills, and is passionate about NWACC.  

Responsibilities 

  • Work a minimum of 6 hours per week during fall and spring semesters 
  • Ability to use DSLR camera to effectively capture pictures for New Student Relations 
  • Participate in and take pictures of NWACC sponsored events  
  • Complete projects related to content creation and social media marketing 
  • Participate in Eagle Welcome, VIP Registration, and other on or off campus events all year round (including summer, winter, and spring breaks) 
  • Commit to representing NWACC in a positive way in person and on social media 
  • Exhibit responsibility, dependability, willingness to volunteer, and a commitment to NWACC 
  • Occasional travel between NWACC Bentonville and NWACC Washington County to capture content from each campus 
  • Attend monthly Student Ambassador meetings and trainings 
  • All other duties as assigned 

Credentials 

  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher 
  • Be enrolled 3/4 time (9 hours minimum) for both Fall and Spring semesters 
  • Be in good-standing with NWACC and is not on warning, suspension, or probation 
  • Excels in verbal and written communication 
  • Has a strong and positive feeling about NWACC 

Benefits 

  • Develop and improve leadership, communication, and networking skills 
  • Valuable contribution to NWACC recruiting efforts 
  • Resume-building experience 
  • Build lasting friendships with your fellow ambassadors  
  • A letter of recommendation for future jobs and college applications upon request 

Ambassador Application

Applications are open year-round.

NOTE:

  • An ambassador may be terminated if it is determined they are not maintaining ethics befitting a professional, not performing satisfactorily, failing to communicate with staff, is not able to work productively with other ambassadors or staff members, or is jeopardizing the success of the program.
  • Returning ambassadors must reapply and go through the application/interview process each year.