Month: March 2016

NC State Mental Health Ambassadors are a group of undergraduate and graduate students with a passion for mental health awareness and wellness education.  NC State MHAs will assist in the development and presentation of various topics for classroom presentations, campus partners and community events.  Our goal is to utilize the benefit of peer to peer education and support to continue to decrease stigma around mental health, help seeking and self-care.  In addition to a significant time commitment, this program will require students to have strong communication and organizational skills, work well in a group, display maturity and empathy and a high level of responsibility.

NC State Mental Health Ambassadors will gain:

• Solid leadership experience
• Training in the areas of multicultural awareness, stress management, academic skills, healthy relationships, mental health issues, suicide prevention and alcohol education
• Completion of Certified Peer Educator (CPE) program through NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education)
• Significant public speaking experience that will boost graduate school and/or career credentials
• Professional references
• Connections with other like minded peers and mental health professionals

LOOKING FOR A LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY? Apply to the University Career Center’s Career Ambassador Program!

What are the benefits to me?
• Add or further develop the following competencies to your resume Including: Communication & Public speaking, Organization, Teamwork & Collaboration, Leadership, Professional Etiquette, Flexibility, Initiative, Problem Solving
• Gain knowledge of Career Development Center resources and learn how to maximize the use of the available resources to help you reach your future goals (hone resume, interview skills, & job search expertise).
• Build close relationships with peers and advisors including a strong support system.

What do Career Ambassadors do?
• Present pre-scheduled weekly LAUNCH series workshops (covering advanced career topics including networking, LinkedIn, and job/ internship search strategies – dates/ times for spring tentatively on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, schedule for upcoming semester will be provided well in advance).
• Present basic career-related workshops (topics include of Career Development Center services, resumes, and interview skills) requested by residence halls, Greek life, and other student groups.
• Represent and assist the Career Development Center at campus events, open houses, and career fairs
• Promote Career Development Center programs such as Co-op , internships, and externships by sharing your experiences with other students.
• Serve as an informal resource to the Career Development Center, students, faculty and employers.
• Assist with resume critiques and mock interviews.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN UNPAID, VOLUNTEER POSITION.*
** You must be currently enrolled in undergraduate degree program. **

Qualifications

What are the expectations of the role?
• Attend Training Retreats prior to the start of Fall and Spring semesters (dates TBD).
• Complete on-line training modules (approximately 5-10 hours) prior to your first semester as an ambassador.
• Approximately 3-5 hours of volunteer service per week during fall and spring semesters, which includes:
– 2 LAUNCH Presentations a semester.
– 4 Workshops a semester – Signed up for at your discretion.
• Enroll in and attend 2 credit USC 298 course for Career Ambassadors held bi-weekly on Fridays from 2:30-4:00 pm on pre-determined dates/times (TBD – schedule for upcoming semester will be provided well in advance).
• Represent the Career Development Center in a professional manner at all events and presentations.QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be reliable, committed, and responsible with the ability to work well as a team member.
• Motivated to serve and help fellow NCSU students as role model and with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excited and ready to learn about career preparation knowledge.
• 3.0 GPA
• Currently enrolled in undergraduate degree program.

Check out this site for details and to apply – https://blogs.dasa.ncsu.edu/career-ambassadors/2016/02/25/how-to-become-a-career-ambassador-and-why/