The ENLACE Ambassador Program is a talented group of students who gain valuable volunteer and leadership experience that transform communities. There are limited positions available. Every student must go through an application and selection process. Student Ambassadors are current SJC students selected based on leadership, scholarship, professionalism and desire to promote education and the well being of their community. Ambassadors uphold the philosophy, mission and goals of ENLACE and San Juan College through personal example and Servant Leadership. Ambassadors work together to enrich, advance and promote education and success within the Hispanic / Latino community.
Qualifications
• Must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester and stay enrolled throughout the semester
• Must have and maintain 2.50 GPA or higher (GED 480)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) - Preferred
• Practice and uphold professionalism including responsibility, dependability and punctuality
• Sincere desire to represent SJC, ENLACE and the Herencia Latina center as a Student Ambassador
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Reliable transportation – Preferred
Incentives
• Campus, regional and state recognition
• Leadership training and development
• Gain experience for resume and opportunity for letters of recommendation
• Exposure to various regional and state involvement opportunities and conferences
• Establish professional and personal contacts
• Be a part of fun and exciting events on campus and ENLACE/Herencia Latina centers
• Tuition Stipend per semester.
Responsibilities
• Provide service learning hours with ENLACE/Herencia Latina Programs by completing a minimum of 3 mandatory events each semester
• Collaborate with various departments on campus
• Identify and attend professional/educational training/conference/symposium/seminar
• Attend an ambassador training at the beginning of each semester
• Mentor high school students, work with parents, and conduct presentations in Spanish/English
• Plan, design, and carryout programs and activities
• Must represent ENLACE/Herencia Latina center and San Juan College with professionalism at all times
• Meet with a mentor, coach or ENLACE staff at prescribed intervals to assure your academic and personal success!
• Maintain a minimum 2.50 GPA per semester.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20 lbs.