Becoming a Student Ambassador
Mentor the Next Generation
of New Mexico Educators as a Collegiate Student Ambassador
We welcome collegiate members to apply to become Student Ambassadors as advocates and leaders for underclassmen across the state of New Mexico.
High school students need support by those pursuing the education career pathway actively, and we want you to be that guidance!
If you are ready to engage with students sharing the same passion as you and create connections across the community of rising educators, please read the information below to learn how to apply.
2022-2023 Collegiate Student Ambassadors
2023-2024 Student Ambassador
Educators Rising believes in the importance of student voice, and we are excited to announce an opportunity for our members to stand out and get more involved! The Educators Rising Ambassador Program allows you to add leadership experience to your college applications or resumés, have your voice heard at the state and national level, and network with other rising educators and teachers from across the country.
Benefits Student Ambassadors gain:
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State/National Exposure
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Professional Development Resources
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Leadership Experience Opportunities
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Educators Rising NM T-Shirt
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Paid National Membership Fee
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Stipend for Collegiate Student Ambassadors
Eligibility
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Be an active collegiate student member in your Collegiate Chapter - If you are a MS/HS student, you can apply to become a State Office here
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Have at least one year remaining in your educational program
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Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
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Demonstrate leadership on your campus
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Be regularly active on social media
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Be available to attend state conference and meetings (in-person and virtual)
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Upload letter of recommendation by your Teacher Leader or Advisor
What Student Ambassadors Do
Represent Educators Rising in your region and throughout the state at various events
Assist with planning and hosting statewide events, including the state conference
Promote Educators Rising NM through social media
Participate in various trainings throughout the year
Engage EdRising NM students to have a voice in education!
How to Apply
Complete the online application (link below) and upload a recommendation letter.
Create a 30 second video of your elevator pitch / elevator speech on why you want to be an EdRising student ambassador and what you believe is critical to education in our state.
The Selection Committee will review the applications and select applicants by October 1st, 2024.