Position: JanSport Student Ambassador
Date: Duration of Fall 2009 Semester
Contact:
Jason Lucash
Marketing Coordinator
JanSport, a division of VF Outdoor, Inc.
jason_lucash@vfc.com
Hours: 5-10 hours per week
Deadline to apply: March 20, 2009
Brief Job Description: Join the team! JanSport is currently seeking outgoing, highly motivated college students who are familiar with the landscape and culture of their campuses to assist in the marketing and promotion of the JanSport Collegiate Apparel, (available in your campus bookstore) and other related programs within the JanSport company.
Serving as an on-campus consultant for JanSport, student ambassadors will increase the awareness of JanSport Collegiate Apparel through grassroots, event, internet, and peer-to-peer marketing tactics. Each student ambassador will be the on-campus eyes and ears of JanSport and will get an inside look at the JanSport company through continuous dialogue with the marketing team.
Requirements:
1. Students who are currently enrolled in the university with two or more years completed (incoming juniors and seniors).
2. Must be available on campus for Fall 2009 semester (i.e. not studying abroad).
3. Ambassadors need to be comfortable talking with other students, and act as a liaison between JanSport and the general public, campus newspapers, and other student organizations.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Students must have an excellent understanding of how to use Microsoft Office applications, social networking sites such as the Facebook and Myspace, and basic internet applications
6. Ambassadors will be spending 5-10 hours per week working on JanSport related activities. Time commitments may very according to school internship requirements and activities.
7. Ambassadors will submit bi-weekly reports (photos, surveys, etc.) of on campus events and/or promotions, conduct marketing research, and present organized and detailed reports.
8. Must have access to phone, email, internet, and a digital camera
9. Access to transportation is helpful, but not required
Compensation: Students will receive a stipend for their semester's worth of work. Students may also apply to have this internship approved for course credit through their major department. Ambassadors will receive JanSport merchandise and apparel throughout the semester, as well as other incentives. Compensation also includes an all expense paid trip to San Francisco, for training at JanSport corporate headquarters. Lastly, this internship will be a great resume builder with one of the world's most recognized brands and an experience that one will never forget.
Additional Information: While this internship is open to students majoring in business, marketing, advertising, communications, and sports marketing, all majors will be considered. Must be available to interview on campus in the beginning of April. Must be available for training in the middle of July.
To apply please email your resume and cover letter to Jason Lucash, at jason_lucash@vfc.com
To learn more about the JanSport brand please visit www.jansport.com
