Student Ambassador (Campus Career Closet)

Have you been searching for an opportunity to get involved on campus? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop valuable skills that support your career readiness and career goals? Do you enjoy working and engaging with fellow students? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should apply to be a Career Ambassador!

In addition to gaining invaluable experience in a professional setting, as a career ambassador you will:

• Receive in-depth training in key career services areas that support student success
• Provide career-related assistance to students and share valuable resources with your peers
• Engage with campus leaders to develop new partnerships around campus
• Network and engage with students, employers, faculty, and staff
• Prepare to meet personal and professional goals
• Enhance your résumé, LinkedIn Profile and boost your professional presence
• Gain transferable career skills in key career readiness areas
• Develop leadership skills

Provides students the opportunity to serve as representatives of Career Discovery and Success and explore aspects of non-profit organization management, retail management, apparel merchandising, and inventory management. Campus Career Closet Ambassadors strengthen Career Discovery and Success’s engagement with the Auburn University community on a peer-to-peer level. These efforts include Pop-up Career Closet on the concourse that provides resources, information, and styling tips to students, developing style tips and coordinating outfits for social media posts, scheduling donation drop-offs, intaking and organizing new inventory, rehoming inventory that has not moved, and assisting with clothing drives. Those who serve as an Ambassador are also expected to engage in mandatory training, regular meetings, and supervision, as well as pre-schedule professional development sessions. Ambassadors also play a vital role in the recruitment and training of future Ambassadors.

• Act as a valuable source of information and support for students seeking attire.
• Market and promote Career Discovery and Success Campus Career Closet.
• Facilitate individual career closet drop-ins and appointments.
• Support communication and outreach efforts related to donations and dress for success initiatives.
• May provide outreach by providing presentations to classes and student organizations related to dressing for success.

• Current Auburn University student
• Commit at least two full semesters
• Maintain minimum GPA of 2.75
• Available for Mandatory Training/Orientation Session prior to start of Fall or Spring semester
• Attend pre-scheduled, regular Ambassador meetings, Supervision, and Professional Development Sessions
• Commit to a minimum 32 hours per semester

Preferred applicants for Campus Career Closet have a major in non-profit organization management, retail management, marketing, supply chain management, apparel merchandising, inventory management or related fields.

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?

• Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
• Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
• Make a difference! Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.