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House of Blues

Student Ambassador, UJC Summit (Spring 2025)

House of Blues, New York, New York, us, 10261


Job Summary:

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 2025 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 JANUARY 2025 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 2025

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

Able to intern 16 hours per week

Ambassador Perks:

This is an unpaid internship for academic credit. Ambassador 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:

To apply, complete this google form (https://forms.gle/qS8r5bUqQKtJLfQy7) . In your statement, please share how you’ve been involved in social justice work and why you are interested in becoming a UJC Summit 2025 Student State Ambassador.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

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 (https://www.unitedjusticecoalition.com/ujc-summit-2022) for the 2022 Summit’s video recap! The 2023 UJC Summit was held on December 1, 2023. See here (https://www.unitedjusticecoalition.com/ujc-summit-2023) for the 2023 Summit’s video recap! The 2025 UJC Summit will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, social justice organizations, networking opportunities, and more!