Ambassador Application

The Arkansas Climbers Coalition is currently taking applications for ambassadors.

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YOUR POSITION WITH THE ARCC

The ARCC Ambassador works with the Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) in planning and implementing community engagement events that broaden support for the ARCC within the climbing community. The key function of an ARCC Ambassador would mainly be acting as a representative for the ARCC Board at events in the Ambassador’s local climbing community, proving especially beneficial in the out-of-state climbing communities and Arkansas climbing communities on the periphery. This position is voluntary and may be ended at any time by either the volunteer or ARCC.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The ARCC Ambassador networks with their local climbing/outdoor community and provides feedback to the CEC in order to plan and implement meaningful events that highlight the ARCC’s work and bolster support for our programs. The Ambassador represents the ARCC within the climbing community in a positive and inclusive fashion, creating an environment where local input thrives.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

  • Networks with diverse groups, including rock climbing gyms, local clubs, crag owners, members, and conservation partners to recruit support for the ARCC and publicize ARCC programs/priorities.    

  • Assists the CEC in planning and implementation of local community engagement events. 

  • Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects and assisting with budget development and fundraising targets.  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong connections with the local climbing community in your region as well as: outdoor stores, gym owners, land owners, hunting clubs, mines, timber companies, outdoor clubs...etc. 

  • Experience planning, coordinating, and/or implementing community engagement events.

  • Experience creating and posting marketing materials for various current social media platforms (with approval from ARCC Board).

  • Some experience managing volunteers.

  • Strong history of completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).