APPLY
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IS THIS YOU?
Are you passionate about leading by example? Are you serious about taking personal actions to solve the climate crisis? Are you inspired when teamed up with other like-minded young leaders?
We want to hear from you! Applications are open year-round. Jump on it.
AMBASSADOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Sustainability Ambassadors share these attributes and skills...
Do your part to drive our mission: “rapidly advance a sustainable future. Understand what we do and how we function as an organization so you can serve as an “Ambassador” whenever possible with these groups: ASB, National Honor Society, Key Club, Green Team, (other clubs), PTSA, City Youth Council or Advisory Board, School Board and City Council, plus selected non-profits, local businesses, and civic organizations (Rotary, Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce).
Lead by Example: Design and Manage Impact Projects using the IP3 Strategy.
1. Complete at least 5 individual or family Impact Projects.
2. Lead or join at least 1 School Impact Campaign. Scroll down to see Campaigns here: Impact Projects.
3. Align all your projects with specific actions on your city’s Climate Action Plan. See list of Cities
4. Align all your projects with specific actions on your District Sustainability Policy. See example: Bellevue Sustainability Plan
Update stakeholders with Impact Storytelling: Serve as a content creator including graphics, blogs, and video for shouting out the ongoing story of what you are learning, the impact you are generating, and how you feel about it, feeding our 12-month Content Marketing Strategy.
Attend at least 80% of “ALL HANDS” Team Meetings and Trainings: The more you engage, the more you learn, the more you are empowered to catalyze community sustainability. During the school year we meet every Monday night from 7:00-8:00 via Zoom, with alternate coaching times every other Sunday from 3:30-5:00. The Summer schedule allows for more in depth training, including Project Management Internships. Throughout the year, students meet independently as needed with their city Teams.
Required participation at selected events. (Stay current on our EVENTS PAGE)
1. Attend Fall and Spring Impact Project Trainings and bring your peers
2. Attend quarterly Climate Action Plan PBL Curriculum Design Labs
3. Attend Green Jobs Youth Pathways Career Exploration Panels
4. Attend the Quarterly 2050 UPDATE
5. Other events as appropriate to your team role
Update your bio quarterly with new actions and links to impact stories.
Recruit younger peers to continue your legacy. Invite strong candidates to visit our website.
"The role of an Ambassador is to support diplomatic channels for solving complex human problems.
This is true at many levels of human organization, from nation states to school districts, from corporations to clubs, from family circles to best friends.
There is always someone who steps forward to help facilitate the common agenda."
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WHO'S ON MY TEAM?
Sustainability Ambassadors are recruited from every school district in King County. Open to schools in Pierce and Snohomish Counties as well.
Students often join in middle school and continue building their skills and serving their community through high school and beyond. School district teams consist of 2-20 representatives.
We are currently supporting 50 Ambassadors.
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WHAT'S THE TIME COMMITMENT?
The time commitment is intentionally flexible. We use the following Annual Rhythm:
ALL HANDS:
All Ambassadors every Monday during the school
year from 7:00-8:00 PM via Zoom and/or every other
Sunday from 3:30-5:00
FALL:
Youth-led Impact Project Training to engage peers
Carbon Commute Count baseline survey
Bike to School Day Campaign
Carpool to School Week Campaign
Bus Bingo Campaign
Trees are Cool Campaign
Puget Sound Starts Here
Imagine a Day Without Water Campaign
Curriculum Design Labs with Teachers
Green Jobs Career Panel with Experts
2050 UPDATE Event
WINTER:
1-Day “Sprint” on Impact Storytelling
Curriculum Design Labs with Teachers
Green Jobs Career Panel with Experts
2050 UPDATE Event
SPRING:
Youth-led Impact Project Training to engage peers
Bike Everywhere Month
Bus Bingo Campaign
1-Day “Sprint” on Impact Storytelling
Fix-a-Leak Week
Earth Hour Energy Conservation Campaign
Earth Month Actions
Turn Off The Lights Day
Town Hall @ School
Curriculum Design Labs with Teachers
Green Jobs Career Panel with Experts
2050 UPDATE Event
SUMMER:
Internships
Bus Bingo Community Campaign
Earth Overshoot Day
Town Hall on Bikes
Curriculum Design Labs with Teachers
2050 UPDATE Event
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APPLICATION
Applications accepted year-round!
STEP 1: Take some serious time to explore our website. See what you think about the structure and goals of the program. If it looks like a good fit for how you see yourself contributing as a learner and leader, then we want to hear from you.
STEP 2: Email a REALLY well-crafted, one page letter of interest to Peter Donaldson. At the top be sure to include your name, grade level, school and school district as well as your email and phone number. Then… describe your skills, your experience and your sense of purpose in life. Address how you see yourself aligning with the roles and responsibilities outlined here, your interest in developing as a leader, and your commitment to creating a sustainable future. Tell us who you are, how you think and what you care about. Make it professional and personal… but concise (maximum 1 page).
STEP 3: Submit one recommendation (one paragraph long emails are fine) from people who know your character, your work ethic, follow through, and ability to collaborate on a team. These recommendations can be emailed to Peter Donaldson.
Contact: Email Peter Donaldson if you or your parents have questions or want to talk more about this leadership experience. peter@sustainabilityambassadors.org