UMD Arts Ambassadors (Student Positions)

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About the Role

Do you love the arts? Are you looking to learn more about marketing and communications? Become a UMD Arts Ambassador! Under the leadership of the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) Marketing Communications staff, the UMD Arts Ambassadors execute promotional grassroots efforts on campus and throughout College Park. Events you will promote include those presented by the College of Arts and Humanities; the School of Music; the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies; and The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center’s artistic platform: Clarice Presents. In this position, you will learn about different marketing and communications tactics in direct collaboration with ARHU staff. Familiarity or expertise in engaging with niche student communities is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the creation of grassroots marketing plans to maximize promotional efforts among UMD’s student body
  • Staff informational booths at fairs and festivals, both on campus and in College Park
  • Share collateral along established distribution routes, which include local businesses, residence halls, academic halls, galleries and satellite arts venues
  • Collaborate in monthly UMD Arts Ambassadors meetings with ARHU staff
  • Participate in activities that include speaking at freshman life classes, focus groups and marketing ideation sessions
  • Support festivals on campus and at The Clarice
  • Administrative support as appropriate

Compensation

  • $15/Hour for 10-20 Hours/Week

To apply

Submit application online. For best consideration, apply by Monday, October 21, 2024.

 

Type of opportunity: 
Student
Department: 
Marketing and Guest Experience
Student status: 
Undergraduate
Best Consideration Date: 
Monday, October 21, 2024

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.