Brand Ambassador - South Carolina

Spevco•Columbia, SC

13d•Remote

About The Position

This is a traveling position, based out of Columbia, SC. SPEVCO is looking for a full-time, program-specific Brand Ambassador who will travel with this program full-time in the state of South Carolina. As a Brand Ambassador, you'll partner with SPEVCO's Event Operations team and a Class A CDL partner to produce exciting and engaging Workforce Development events at high schools around the state of South Carolina. It is a requirement that you live in, and are a resident of the state of South Carolina. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words, so check out the links below for some video information on this amazing program. Be Pro Be Proud Program Video Be Pro Be Proud South Carolina Launch https://sc.beprobeproud.org/ Positive energy, passion, and a high level of integrity are critical for this role. This program is called "Be Pro Be Proud", and this specific tour will run solely in the state of South Carolina. Be Pro Be Proud is aimed at engaging high school students to explore careers in various skilled trades such as commercial driving, welding, heavy equipment operation, and more. Maybe you have a story to tell that will resonate with high schoolers looking for the next chapter in their life. Do you have a background working with and/or educating high school students (typically 13-18 years old)? Are you able to engage young people in a positive way? Do you have a high-energy, positive, patient, and encouraging personality? Do you have an impeccable driving record? If yes, then we need to talk. The fundamental goal of this position is to engage and excite high school students about skilled trade careers. But, a lot goes on behind the scenes to achieve this... We'll train you to set up our custom, double-expandable trailer (what we call the "Mobile Workshop") and to operate all of the various interactive stations and simulators onboard the trailer You'll travel the state of South Carolina, typically Monday - Friday One school district at a time, you'll cover the entire state over the course of a school year Specific schedules may vary from week to week, and between school districts Breaks are built around the school schedule, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and portions of Summers Travel to each school/event site in a company-provided car and assist your CDL partner in the setup and preparation of the Mobile Workshop and all of the interactive components Execute the day's event with your CDL partner You'll ensure the event trailer and all interactive exhibits and simulators are clean, safe, operational, and event-ready You'll be expected to deliver the Be Pro Be Proud message (a roughly 5-minute introduction to the Be Pro Be Proud program) to all of the students during these events Assist students with the interactive components of the trailer (approximately 25-30 students per class on board the event trailer, generally about 150 students per day) Tear down the trailer and pack exhibits each day at the end of the event with your CDL partner While tour stops are pre-planned for you, you'll need to speak with with your point of contact at each school/event site to ensure the school is ready for your arrival, and understands the day's events Full training will be provided, including safe operation of the event trailer, operation of all simulators and technology aboard the trailer, talking points, and more

Requirements

Leadership, Integrity, and Positive Energy always come first
Must be the safest of drivers over-the-road
Strong safety mindset and desire to be part of, and promote our safety culture
Must be a resident of South Carolina and currently live in that state
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desire to work with high school-aged students (it helps to be "young at heart", regardless of your age)
Ability to engage students and create excitement around careers in various skilled trades
A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required
Clean criminal and motor vehicle background (again, you're working with young people on school property)
Some schools and/or school systems may require that you consent to additional background checks before arriving on-site
Comfortable with public speaking in front of small groups (roughly 30 students at a time) and interacting with students between the ages of 13 to 18, teachers, and school administrators
Strong client service skills and a desire to help our clients achieve their goals and make a positive impact in your community
Pleasant and positive customer service skills (simply communicating in a kind way)
Comfortable troubleshooting mechanical and technology problems with SPEVCO’s expert support
Ability to self-manage, work independently, and as part of a team
Computer skills – Ability to use a tablet computer (Android-based), email, MS Suite, various Web-Based applications, etc
Willingness to maintain a "show-ready" clean and safe vehicle and Mobile Workshop
Must have the physical and mental strength and endurance to be able to perform duties, as well as the ability to handle stressors of the position in operational and administrative situations. Required to frequently lift and move 50-100 pounds. Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, lift, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, smell, see, and operate objects, tools, and controls.

Nice To Haves

Experience with moving and setting up custom expandable event trailers, preferred

Responsibilities

Set up our custom, double-expandable trailer (what we call the "Mobile Workshop") and to operate all of the various interactive stations and simulators onboard the trailer
Travel the state of South Carolina, typically Monday - Friday
Travel to each school/event site in a company-provided car and assist your CDL partner in the setup and preparation of the Mobile Workshop and all of the interactive components
Execute the day's event with your CDL partner
Ensure the event trailer and all interactive exhibits and simulators are clean, safe, operational, and event-ready
Deliver the Be Pro Be Proud message (a roughly 5-minute introduction to the Be Pro Be Proud program) to all of the students during these events
Assist students with the interactive components of the trailer (approximately 25-30 students per class on board the event trailer, generally about 150 students per day)
Tear down the trailer and pack exhibits each day at the end of the event with your CDL partner
Speak with with your point of contact at each school/event site to ensure the school is ready for your arrival, and understands the day's events