Student State Ambassador, Ujc Summit

Job Description

Title: Student Ambassador, UJC Summit

Location: New York, NY (On-Site)

TEAM ROC

Roc Nation's social justice and philanthropic division, is seeking candidates from across the United States to serve as Student Ambassadors for the next United Justice Coalition (UJC) Summit in New York City. Student Ambassadors will be an integral part of the success of the UJC Summit in 2023 by ensuring nationwide participation among multiple stakeholders including students, public officials, social justice organizations, activists and more. Ambassadors will also participate in planning meetings to assist with program content.

This is an unpaid 10-week summer internship opportunity for credit starting in JUNE 2023 at the Roc Nation Headquarters in NYC.

Learning Opportunities for the UJC Summit Student State Ambassadors include:
Outreach + Recruitment
• Train with Team Roc on best practices for targeted outreach to educational institutions, local officials, activists, and social justice organizations in your designated state
• Maintain an active list of all contacts and maintain close communication with internal and external vendors, track communications and follow up in a timely manner and as needed
• Schedule in-person or virtual meetings with school leaders and student affairs representatives
• Conduct grassroots outreach including flyering in local communities, schools and organizations
• Actively update planning team on outreach efforts and provide any recruitment updates and/or challenges

Digital Marketing + Promotions
• Collaborate with Digital Marketing team to engage with targeted audience using all official UJC marketing materials - promote UJC Summit to outreach networks on social media (IG, TikTok, FB, LinkedIn, etc, and on emails/list-servs)
• Assist with identifying local media, social and broadcast outlets to promote UJC Summit 2023
• Provide suggestions to the planning team for improving user experience and spreading brand awareness

Content and Program Development
• Assist with research on topics and/or speakers
• Assist with research on social justice organizations and impact
• Advise on content that engages student voices and participation

Administration + Reporting
• Provide progress reports on a weekly basis to your designated supervisor
• Support Team Roc administratively in day to day operations, creating meeting agendas, taking meeting minutes and providing updates to management
• Other learning experiences related to the project

Candidate Requirements:
• Must be able to attend all weekly meetings (virtual or in person)
• Must be current student, enrolled in a Bachelor's/Master's program at an accredited college or university
• Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19
• Bilingual Proficiency and/or Spanish Speaking skills a plus
• Computer proficiency with MS Office products and Google Suite
• Experience managing and navigating social media communications
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills and ability to connect with various constituencies
• Strong ability to work independently as well as within and across teams in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment
• Flexible with changing priorities and multi-tasking while maintaining a positive, optimistic attitude and demeanor
• Share an authentic passion for cause-driven work

Ambassador Perks:
• This is an unpaid internship for academic credit.

Additional perks include:
• The opportunity to intern at Roc Nation's headquarters in NYC
• Transportation Stipend to the Summit in December
• Merch and Access to Special Events
• Recognition on Team Roc and UJC socials and at the UJC Summit

Application:

In addition to this application, please complete this google form. In your statement, please share how you've been involved in social justice work and why you are interested in becoming a UJC Summit 2023 Student Ambassador.

About the United Justice Coalition and Team Roc

The United Justice Coalition (UJC) is a charitable organization that works across disciplines to raise awareness around key social justice issues and the need for criminal justice reform.

The group is made up of an esteemed array of expert advisors that come together to strategically share resources, information, and ideas to address systemic injustice across America and unify communities.

Team Roc is a founding member of the UJC, as well as the philanthropic and social impact division of Roc Nation. We work to advance the fight for justice, social good, and impact - locally, nationally, and globally, and we collaborate with partners across all industries to effect positive change in communities most harmed by inequity and systemic racism.

The first UJC Summit: Social Justice Convention was held on July 23, 2022. See here for last year's Summit video recap! The 2023 UJC Summit will be held on December 1, 2023 and will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, social justice organizations, networking opportunities, and more!

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding intern description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by interns within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of interns assigned to this position.

Roc Nation and Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

Note – Roc Nation benefits and policies differ from Live Nation

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj1xx1-3-12-123-254-42 in your application.