Organization Overview

Founded in 1985, the Arab-American Business and Professional Association (ABPA) is a nonprofit dedicated to providing minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and Arab- Americans across the United States with internship & professional development to boost participation in political, legislative & civic services, federal agencies, fortune 500 companies, and Think Tanks.

Position Overview:

A Student Ambassador promotes the values and mission of ABPA to university students within their specific university. An ambassador serves as an ABPA representative and acts as a reference point for students interested in learning, engaging, and joining ABPA. In addition to representing ABPA at campus events and acting as a point of contact for interested students, Student Ambassadors will also engage in Classroom Visits. At each classroom visit and event, an ambassador must highlight (but is not limited to):

· The mission of ABPA,

· Who ABPA is for,

· How ABPA is structured,

· The process by which ABPA places students,

· A list of three or four of our high-profile employers/partners

Responsibilities:

o Post and engage on ABPA’s social media during events/ABPA-related activities

o Act as a student advisory member on student organizations and methods on how to interact more on each University Campus

o Represent ABPA on your university campus

o Occasionally attend ABPA’s events

o Participate in Classroom Visits and community outreach

Eligibility:

o Must be currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program at an accredited university.

o Possess a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

o Authorization or eligibility to work in the United States

o Must be 18 years or older

o Must have effective communication skills

o Experience with social media, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

DUE TO COVID-19 THIS POSITION IS VIRTUAL.

The Arab-American Business & Professional Association is open to all applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, or veteran status