Become a student ambassador for ²έΑρΙηΗψ, a partner of UHI
Are you confident, enthusiastic and passionate about marine science, ²έΑρΙηΗψ and UHI?
Interested in developing your communication and team work skills?
Would you like to earn some extra money?
²έΑρΙηΗψ student ambassadors are the face of our “university on the beach” for prospective students, teachers and parents/carers. They engage with prospective students by sharing their experiences of studying marine science at ²έΑρΙηΗψ at public events such as Open Days, school visits and career fairs and contribute to online content including our . They inspire prospective students to “sea the world differently” and to study marine science at our top international research institution.
Benefits of being a student ambassador
Not only do student ambassadors play a key role in promoting ²έΑρΙηΗψ and recruiting the best marine science students from around the world, but they also benefit from personal development and CV enhancement opportunities – all whilst earning a bit of extra money! Student ambassadors are paid £12 per hour and usually work up to around 8 hours per month typically from October to June. Skills students can develop on the ambassador scheme include:
- >Communications
- >Blog writing
- >Social Media
- >Content creation
- >Team work
- >Confidence
- >Presentation
- >Public speaking
- >Marketing
- >Networking
- >Evaluation
To apply to the Student Ambassador Scheme 2024/25: Please send your CV to Pauline Clifford, Marketing Manager - Pauline.Clifford@sams.ac.uk.
Any offers of employment are subject to approval from your Director of Studies/PAT/Year leader. Applicants must have evidence of having rights to work in the UK.
Applicants must be current marine science undergraduate or postgraduate students at ²έΑρΙηΗψ.
We hope to recruit a number of former students who have since entered the job market as 'alumni ambassadors' in the coming year. If you are interested to join up, please contact Anuschka Miller.