Become a Global Ambassador

If you loved your Trinity College Study Away experience and want to share your expertise with other students and help prepare them to study away, consider applying to the Global Ambassador program.

Student interns who have recently returned from studying away, Global Ambassadors are peer advisors and recruitment specialists for their program, and serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students interested in a Trinity College Study Away program.

This is a one semester position. The time commitment varies throughout the semester. Please consider your other responsibilities around campus to ensure that you are able to fulfill the requirements of this position.

Qualifications

 Have leadership experience or an interest in developing these skills  Be reliable, responsible and able to adapt to new initiatives and priorities  Possess strong public speaking skills and be self-directed, responsible and organized, approachable and outgoing  Be dedicated, committed and creative - think of new and innovative ways to promote your program

Responsibilities

 Work two hours per week in the Office of Study Away, plus additional hours for events as needed  Assist with pre-departure meetings at the end of the semester  Assist with social media for your program  Advise students during office hours  Assist with and coordinate various recruitment projects and events  Conduct general informational meetings  Assist with clerical tasks as assigned  Various activities and presentations across campus

Compensation/Requirements

 Successful candidates must attend training sessions held during the first two weeks of the semester and will receive a stipend of $300, contingent upon successful completion of the program

How To Apply

In order to be considered, all applicants must send the following materials to [email protected] no later than August 15, 2016:

 Completed Global Ambassador Application  Updated resume  Photo of you taken in the city where you studied away. (This photo will not be taken into account in reviewing your application, and it will only be used if you are hired as a GA. Office of Study Away Study Away Global Ambassador Application - Fall 2016

Name: ______

Class Year: ______Student ID # ______

Major(s): ______

Minor(s): ______

Cell phone: ______

Semester(s) spent studying away: ______

Study away program(s): ______

Submit an updated resume along with the following information:

Why are you interested in being a Global Ambassador?

Are you involved in other activities on campus? Please elaborate on these and any leadership positions you have held. Why would you recommend that students study away? Why would you recommend your particular program?

What would you like to share with students about your study away experience?

What ideas do you have about publicizing your program on campus and recruiting students?

Please describe any experience with blogging, marketing, social media and photography. SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INFORMATION If you are accepted to be a Global Ambassador, you will have a profile on our website for prospective study away students to see that includes your photo and some information about you. Note that the information that you provide below will be public on the Study Away website.