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The application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 16. Apply here.

Applications for the Let’s Detroit Campus Ambassador program are now open, and Michigan college students are invited to apply. This semester-long paid program is an amazing opportunity to become a leader on your campus, sharpen up skills for your resume, and make some extra cash by creating content. Plus, it’s a great way for upcoming graduates to connect with the Detroit Region and build their careers and network.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about building a career in the Detroit Region, active in student organizations, an active user on multiple social media platforms, and within three years of graduation.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Opportunity to serve as a trusted resource on the DetroitRegion and ways to live, work, and play
• Provides an outlet for you to share your favorite places and experiences throughout the Region
• $599 (distributed upon work completion)
• Network with major employers and young professionals representing a variety of industries
• A valuable addition to your resume and LinkedIn profile

AMBASSADOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend onboarding meeting and three check-in meetings with the Let’s Detroit team and fellow ambassadors
• Encourage students to use Let’s Detroit as a resource, and to live, work, play, and serve in the Detroit Region post-graduation
• Create the following content for the Let’s Detroit website by set deadlines:
  • Create an ambassador profile, including career goals
  • Submit one blog about your field of study, an internship or work experience, professional development, interview with fellow ambassadors, etc.
  • Submit one blog about your neighborhood or hometown in the Detroit Region, or a list of your favorite things in the Region (i.e. favorite restaurants, parks, music venues)
• Share content on your social media profiles, tagging Let’s Detroit:
  • Post or share Let’s Detroit content at least once a week
  • Create original posts promoting each piece of content on your social media profiles
• Facilitate connection between Let’s Detroit staff and campus career center on one on-campus opportunity to promote Let’s Detroit
• Attend at least one Let’s Detroit event
• Submit reports on social media engagement and referrals (likes, shares, comments, etc.)
• Recruit one fellow student to apply for the campus ambassador program for the following year
• Complete position evaluation

All participation and responsibilities will be completed remotely. Expected commitment: 1-2 hours per week, about 40 hours total. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through Aug. 9, 2023. The cohort will run from August 2023 to December 2023.

Please contact Jenny Orletski-Dehne, engagement manager for Let’s Detroit, with any questions at jorletski@detroitchamber.com.

APPLY HERE.