What is an Ambassador? JTN ambassadors work as official representatives of the Jewish Youth Network and introduce and lead prospective students in JTN’s various initiatives. Ambassadors are leaders and role models at their schools and in their communities and represent JTN as a positive, fun, and dynamic Jewish extracurricular organization.
Responsibilities & Duties: JTN Ambassadors are responsible for actively networking with students for JTN programs such as Shabbaton, Friendship Circle, JTN Academy, JTN Cares, etc. In addition to being active (or former) participants of JTN programs, Ambassadors promote JTN programs using ‘word-of-mouth’ with their friends and classmates, additionally, they introduce new students to JTN programs by leading brief lunch/after school information sessions with prospective students. JTN Ambassadors are also responsible for online outreach through social media. Ambassadors meet with JTN staff on a monthly basis to discuss upcoming events, outreach techniques, and to follow up with recruited students.
Benefits: Teens involved in the JTN Ambassador program gain leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills while serving as role models to peers and younger students. In addition to widening their skill set Ambassador, benefits include Community Service Hours, Job experience / References (for College/University applications, resumes & CV’s), and exclusive JTN perks such as special outings, custom merch, and the like.
