ATHLETES FIRST BRAND AMBASSADOR Ohio State University

Athletes First; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Athletes First is seeking College Ambassadors to drive excitement for the Tailgate Tour on college campuses in 2026. You will act as the on-ground presence, promoting events to student groups and providing campus-specific creative input for planning and execution.

You will collaborate with Athletes First’s events team, reporting to the VP of Events, and engage with students, clubs, and organizations to maximize participation and brand visibility.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled at the University.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Able to work flexible part-time hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Immersed in student life with an understanding of the collegiate landscape and local city.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute on-campus events, maximizing student and fan interaction before and during each stop of the Athletes First Tailgate Tour.
• Actively promote event on campus to student organizations, clubs, sports teams, fraternities and sororities.
• Provide creative insight on planning that is specific to your campus.

Skills

Brand knowledge

Professional demeanor

Teamwork

Self-starter

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Google Suite

Education

Enrolled university student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

ATHLETES FIRST TAILGATE TOUR COLLEGE AMBASSADOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Athletes First Tailgate Tour College Ambassador raises brand awareness towards each campus's student body and fan base surrounding the 2026 College Football season. The Brand Ambassador Program will give students an opportunity to be an extension of the Athletes First family on their respective campuses while learning what it takes to work with Athletes First’s Sports Properties & Events team. Brand Ambassadors will report directly to the Vice President of Events and work hand-in-hand with our team being our “boots on the ground” on campus to drive excitement for our agency’s upcoming experiential and content activations at each school.

SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and execute on-campus event, maximizing student and fan interaction before and during each stop of the Athletes First Tailgate Tour
• Actively promote event on campus to student organizations, clubs, sports teams, fraternities and sororities - bonus points if you are currently an active member in any of the above
• Provide creative insight on planning that is specific to your campus

STANDING OUT AS A TOP CANDIDATE

• Strong knowledge of Athletes First’s programming, talent, and brand initiatives
• The ability to maintain a professional demeanor when interfacing with talent and executives
• The ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• The ability to work well on teams and collaborative efforts
• A self-starter attitude and proactive nature
• Students studying marketing, communications, sports management, public relations, and journalism are preferred but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be actively enrolled at the University
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Able to work flexible part-time hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Immersed in student life with an understanding of the collegiate landscape and local city including behind-the-scenes activities and hot-spots
• Connected with a diverse range of influential groups and individuals on campus
• Access to own housing and transportation to/from events

TO APPLY

• Submit a 1-page resume
• Submit a cover letter telling us why you’re the best fit for this role (PDF preferred)