Let's Detroit Campus Ambassador Fall 2023

Let’s Detroit is a program that connects young professionals to careers, places to live, things to do, ways to volunteer, and each other with the goal of increasing the number of college graduates that build their careers in the Detroit region. This is done both online and offline. The online work is done through three platforms: a website (letsdetroit.com), a one-of-a-kind messaging application (Ask-a-Detroiter), and social media engagement. Offline, Let’s Detroit facilitates opportunities for authentic relationship-building through a variety of events with employers and community partners.

Let’s Detroit is seeking students to serve as Campus Ambassadors during the 2023-24 academic year. 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 from a college or university within the state of Michigan. Candidates must also be from or live in the Detroit region.

What’s in it for you:

Opportunity to serve as a trusted resource in the Detroit region and ways to live, work, and play
Provides an outlet for you to share your favorite places and experiences throughout the region
$599 over three installments
Network with major employers and young professionals representing a variety of industries
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 (except for the event requirement). Expected commitment: 1-2 hours per week, about 25 hours total. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through Aug. 16. Onboarding meeting will be held on Aug. 23. 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.

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Fall 2023 (August-December)Spring 2024 (December - April)Summer 2024 (May - August)

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List student groups and professional organizations you're involved with, including positions if applicable. *

List the social media platforms you use most often and your social handles (preferred platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter). Note: This position requires that your social media accounts be public.*

Describe how you facilitate connection between fellow students or share an experience where you were able to bring people together. (max 200 words)*

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What do you love about the Detroit region? What makes you want to build your career here? (max 200 words)*

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This position requires you to connect Let's Detroit with on-campus opportunities to promote Let's Detroit, the region, career opportunities, or other professional development opportunities to fellow college students. Please describe the event you would connect Let's Detroit with and how you would market the event to the intended audience. (max 200 words)*

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Let's Detroit Campus Ambassador Application Form (Fall 2024)