Mercer Votes Ambassador

Mercer Cluster; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Mercer Votes Ambassador to serve as a bridge between the Mercer Votes Coalition and the campus community. The role involves delivering nonpartisan voting information, helping peers register to vote, and encouraging voting planning.

You should be comfortable with public speaking, classroom visits, and tabling at Civic Holiday events. The position is open to current undergraduates, graduates, or professional students on Mercer’s Macon or Atlanta campuses, with tasks

Qualifications

• Candidates should be current undergraduate, graduate, or professional students on Mercer's Macon or Atlanta campuses.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to manage time during class visits and tabling events.
• Willingness to collaborate and engage with diverse community members.

Responsibilities

• Class Visits- Ambassadors may conduct class visits and deliver 10-15-minute presentations about voting.
• Education and Advocacy- Ambassadors provide information about voting access and assist peers with creating a voting plan.
• Event Support- Ambassadors will lead pledge-to-vote tabling events and may assist Mercer's Democracy Fellows with Civic Holiday events.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Current undergraduate/graduate/professional student

Job description

# **Application Instructions:****Active Student Employees:** If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing **Workday** account. **Do not apply from the external careers website**. Log in to **Workday** and type **Find Jobs in the search**. Locate the position and click **Apply**.**External Applicants:** Please upload your **resume** on the **Apply** screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the **My Information** page.IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. ***You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it*.****Job Family:**Student Regular Wage**Department:**Provost's Office**Supervisor:**Lauren Shinholster**Job Title:**Mercer Votes Ambassador**Job Description:**As a Mercer Votes Ambassador, you will be a vital link between the Mercer Votes Coalition and the broader Mercer community. As an ambassador, you will provide nonpartisan voting information and assist your peers with registering to vote and making their voting plans.This role is perfect for individuals who are enthusiastic about fostering civic participation. The ideal candidate must be comfortable with public speaking, as this role will involve classroom presentations and engagement at Mercer Votes tabling events and civic holiday programs.**Requirements:**Candidates should be current undergraduate, graduate, or professional students on Mercer's Macon or Atlanta campuses. Ideal candidates should have excellent verbal communication skills, the ability - Ambassadors may conduct class visits and deliver 10-15-minute presentations on to manage their time effectively, and a willingness to collaborate and engage with diverse community members.**Key Responsibilities:*** Class Visits- Ambassadors may conduct class visits and deliver 10- 15-minute presentations about voting.* Education and Advocacy- Ambassadors provide information about voting access and assist their peers with creating a voting plan.* Event Support- Ambassadors will lead pledge-to-vote tabling events and may assist Mercer's Democracy Fellows with Civic Holiday events, such as National Voter Registration Day.**Pay Rate: $15 per hour****Scheduled Hours:**4**Start Date:**09/11/2026**End Date:**05/8/2027Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.