Federal Service Student Ambassadors

The Partnership for Public Service has learned from our research that students in college are generally interested in working for the federal government but lack the knowledge to actually find and apply for those jobs and internships. We also learned that students look to their peers for advice and assistance throughout the job-search process. As such, the Federal Service Student Ambassadors program is designed to increase interest in federal service on college campuses through developing a corps of passionate student advocates who will actively promote public service following their completion of a federal summer internship.

As a Federal Service Student Ambassador you will educate and inform students on your campus of federal jobs and internships. Having already completed a federal internship yourself, you will lead outreach efforts to your campus community during the 2009-10 academic year. The federal government needs to fill 45,000 entry level jobs each year and you can help to fill this gap with the best and the brightest.

You will raise awareness of the incredible opportunities and benefits of federal service through planning events, meeting with key faculty and staff members, and spreading the word about public service. Furthermore, you will stay connected with fellow Ambassadors across the country to share resources, best practices and recommendations.

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Applications are closed for the 2009/2010 academic year. We will begin accepting applications for the 2010/2011 program in the spring of 2010.
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BENEFITS

Are you looking for an experience to help you gain professional skills and experience while sharing your passion for public service with others? This opportunity might just be the edge you are looking for. You will be leading a major outreach effort on your campus, creating an academic and professional network of contacts, writing articles for newspapers and magazines, and coordinating with other student organizations on campus, all of which take dedication, excellent time management, interpersonal and written communication skills.

Not only will you gain professional experience, but you will also receive a great deal of support to help you develop those skills. You will attend a dynamic training in July in Washington, D.C. with thirty other Ambassadors from universities across the country. You will receive regular feedback and assistance from staff members in Washington, D.C. as well as from your school and your fellow Ambassadors. You will also receive a $2,200 stipend for your service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain a strong relationship with an assigned advisor on campus;
Build a strategic plan for success with measurable goals;
Plan and implement events or activities on campus during the academic year;
Publish pieces for a campus publication such as the school newspaper, alumni magazine, or school website;
Build a community of support for federal service across campus by holding meetings with student leaders, key faculty and staff;
Report on progress with qualitative and quantitative feedback on your impact;
Attend training sessions throughout the summer in Washington, D.C. Specifically, you will need to attend a mandatory 2-day training on July 20-21, 2009;
Participate in monthly hour-long webinars with fellow Ambassadors and Partnership staff;
Use Partnership resources at events and activities in order to increase student knowledge and interest; and
Work an average of seven hours per week.

QUALIFICATIONS

Enrolled in an internship with a federal agency in Washington, D.C. for the summer of 2009;
Enrolled as a student in an accredited college or university for the 2009/2010 academic year;
Demonstrate a commitment to public service;
Possess strong interpersonal and communications skills;
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple and varied assignments; and
Active involvement and leadership in extra-curricular activities.