Mercy-USA Campus Ambassador 

(Independent Contractor – Southeast Michigan)

Position

This is an excellent opportunity for active Community Members and College Students who want to get paid to socialize and plan events for a good cause!

Reporting to the Volunteer and Community Engagement Coordinator (VCEC), Community Ambassadors will represent Mercy-USA for Aid and Development at all times in their community in their community or college campus. 

CA’s also assist Mercy-USA locally by registering volunteers and helping with local program implementation or nearby fundraising events as a way of maintaining existing and forging new relationships within the community at large.

Working Conditions

  • Community Ambassadors primarily work independently on campus and in the surrounding community to forge new connections, promote Mercy-USA programs, and implement service oriented activities or fundraising initiatives.
  • The minimum time commitment for this independent contractor position is 16-24 hours per week with at least two pre-scheduled days per month in our Plymouth, MI office.
  • Community Ambassadors often assist Mercy-USA during pre-scheduled evenings and weekends for events when needed.

CA Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Meet and collaborate with other Community Ambassadors in your geographical zone to develop and coordinate youth focused campaigns and initiatives in support of Mercy-USA.
  • Establish regular tabling (at least semi-monthly) with the help of volunteers during campus or community events.
  • Build awareness for ongoing Mercy-USA campaigns and fundraising initiatives or events on campus and in the community at all times through different means–tabling, social media posts, attending campus events, etc.
  • Recruit and manage a team of local volunteers with the help of the VCEC and the domestic Programs team to carry out events and activities in support of the organization.
  • Propose and establish at least one event per semester in the community or on campus in partnership with student organizations or local community centers (community service events, fundraising activities, or similar)
  • Regular reporting to the Domestic Programs Department regarding all completed and ongoing activities
  • Assisting with outreach, research, data collection, surveys, focus group discussions, and other similar tasks in support of Mercy-USA programs.
  • Helping out during pre-scheduled Mercy-USA events such as fundraisers, events on other campuses, or development and relief projects throughout the year.

 

Please submit resume and cover letter to careers@mercyusa.org
Notes:
This opportunity is currently open to candidates in SE Michigan.
Not in the area? Please keep your eyes open for similar openings in your area!
Mercy-USA strives to be supportive and accommodating with opportunities for growth and learning.
Independent contractors must file and pay their own self-employment taxes. Independent contractors working with Mercy-USA will receive an IRS 1099 Form at the end of the fiscal year.
No phone calls please.