Application for Cultural Activation Ambassador

🌟 CULTURAL ACTIVATION AMBASSADOR
Independent Contractor (1099) – Experiential Marketing

Location: Los Angeles / San Diego / San Francisco
Compensation: $25–$30 per hour

Performance-based incentives
Contract Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

About the Opportunity
MAE DAY INC. is seeking high-energy, outgoing professionals to support large-scale cultural and community activations across California.

As a Cultural Activation Ambassador, you will provide on-site promotional services at live events, engaging directly with attendees and introducing a major fintech platform (confidential at this stage).

This is a fast-paced, performance-driven environment suited for individuals who are confident, persuasive, and comfortable interacting with large volumes of people.

This is not passive booth staffing — this role requires active engagement and strong communication.

Scope of Services
Contractors may provide:

• Engage directly with event attendees in a friendly and confident manner
• Introduce and explain the platform in simple, relatable terms
• Assist interested users with app navigation and onboarding
• Support attendees through the process of completing a first transaction
• Contribute to a high-energy, welcoming booth environment
• Support interactive activation elements and experiences

Contractors maintain discretion over their engagement style and approach, provided they align with brand guidelines and activation goals.

Ideal Contractor Profile
You are:

• Comfortable initiating conversations with strangers
• Naturally persuasive and socially confident
• Quick-thinking and adaptable in live environments
• Digitally fluent and comfortable using mobile apps
• Familiar with Filipino culture and community dynamics
• Comfortable communicating in Tagalog or Taglish

Bonus if you:

• Have experience in sales, hospitality, or promotions
• Have worked festivals or high-traffic events
• Are active within Filipino community spaces
• Are comfortable being on camera or engaging in social content

Preferred Skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think and respond quickly in conversations
• Comfort working in high-energy, fast-paced environments
• Ability to guide someone step-by-step through a simple process
• Positive attitude and approachable presence

🎥 VIDEO SUBMISSION REQUIRED (40% of Selection)
Submit a 60–90 second video answering at least 3 of the following:

Pretend I already use another money transfer app — convince me in 30 seconds to try a new one.
Someone says: “I’m good, I don’t need this.” What would you say next?
If you were the “main character” at a festival booth, what would your energy look like?
Tell us about a time you convinced someone to take action.
Grab someone’s attention in 10 seconds — what do you say?
Switch between English and Tagalog or Taglish while explaining something simple.
We are evaluating:

• Confidence and presence
• Persuasion ability
• Communication clarity
• Energy and personality

Compensation
$25–$30 per hour

Performance-based incentives tied to activation outcomes
Compensation is issued per contracted activation period.

Important Classification Notice
This opportunity is offered as an independent contractor (1099) engagement. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes and maintain control over the manner and means of providing services, consistent with campaign guidelines and agreed-upon deliverables.

CITY ACTIVATION LEAD
Independent Contractor (1099) – Experiential Marketing

Location: Los Angeles / San Diego / San Francisco
Compensation: $35–$40 per hour (or $350–$400 per activation day depending on scope)
Contract Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

About the Opportunity
MAE DAY INC. is seeking experienced, high-energy professionals to support on-site execution of large-scale cultural and community activations across California.

As a City Activation Lead, you will provide coordination services during live events, helping ensure smooth activation flow, strong team energy, and efficient attendee engagement.

You will work alongside a team of independent promotional contractors representing a major fintech brand (confidential at this stage).

This is a fast-paced, performance-driven environment suited for individuals who can think quickly, lead confidently, and maintain high energy in live settings.

Scope of Services
Contractors may provide:

• Coordinate promotional contractors during live activations
• Support setup, flow, and breakdown of event activations
• Monitor real-time performance (e.g., user sign-ups / conversions)
• Maintain strong energy and engagement levels across the team
• Troubleshoot operational or attendee-related issues
• Support communication between team and management
• Provide post-event summaries and performance insights

Contractors maintain discretion over how they coordinate and manage workflows while meeting agreed-upon deliverables and brand standards.

Ideal Contractor Profile
You are:

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable guiding and motivating a team
• Confident in communicating with different personalities
• Calm and solutions-oriented under pressure
• Highly aware of crowd flow and energy
• Results-driven and proactive

Bonus if you:

• Have experience in event production or coordination
• Have led teams in sales, retail, or hospitality
• Are familiar with Filipino community events
• Are comfortable engaging in Tagalog or Taglish

Preferred Skills
• Strong communication and leadership presence
• Ability to quickly adapt to live event conditions
• Basic tracking/reporting (counts, summaries, metrics)
• Comfort with mobile apps and onboarding processes
• Ability to keep teams focused and energized

🎥 VIDEO SUBMISSION REQUIRED (40% of Selection)
Submit a 60–90 second video answering 2–3 of the following:

If your team’s energy drops halfway through an event, what would you do?
How would you handle a contractor who isn’t actively engaging attendees?
If event traffic slows down, what actions would you take immediately?
Describe your leadership style in fast-paced environments.
We are evaluating:

• Leadership presence
• Problem-solving ability
• Communication clarity
• Confidence and composure

Important Classification Notice
This opportunity is offered as an independent contractor (1099) engagement. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes and maintain control over the manner and means of providing services, consistent with campaign guidelines and agreed-upon deliverables.