ABPA Student Ambassador

Founded in 1985, the Arab-American Business and Professional Association (ABPA) is a nonprofit dedicated to providing minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and Arab- Americans across the United States with internship & professional development to boost participation in political, legislative & civic services, federal agencies, fortune 500 companies, and Think Tanks.

Position Overview:  

A Student Ambassador promotes the values and mission of ABPA to university students within their specific university. An ambassador serves as an ABPA representative and acts as a reference point for students interested in learning, engaging, and joining ABPA.  In addition to representing ABPA at campus events and acting as a point of contact for interested students, Student Ambassadors will also engage in Classroom Visits. At each classroom visit and event, an ambassador must highlight (but is not limited to): 

·      The mission of ABPA,

·      Who ABPA is for, 

·      How ABPA is structured, 

·      The process by which ABPA places students, 

·      A list of three or four of our high-profile employers/partners 

Responsibilities:  

o  Post and engage on ABPA’s social media during events/ABPA-related activities  

o  Act as a student advisory member on student organizations and methods on how to interact more on each University Campus  

o  Represent ABPA on your university campus  

o  Occasionally attend ABPA’s events  

o  Participate in Classroom Visits and community outreach 

 

Eligibility:  

o  Must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited university.

o  Possess a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale  

o  Authorization or eligibility to work in the United States  

o  Must be 18 years or older  

o  Must have effective communication skills  

o  Experience with social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram