ICP Event Ambassador (As-Needed, Event-Based)
About The Position
The International Center of Photography (ICP) is the world’s leading institution dedicated to photography and visual culture. Through exhibitions, education, public programs, and community outreach, ICP provides an open forum for dialogue about the power of the image. ICP’s integrated center on the Lower East Side brings together our school and museum under one roof as a cultural anchor of Essex Crossing. The ICP Event Ambassador represents ICP at external events, festivals, and community outreach opportunities. This role supports audience engagement by staffing ICP information tables, sharing program details, and serving as a welcoming point of contact for prospective students and community members. This is an as-needed, event-based role with flexible scheduling. Ambassadors are scheduled for specific events and engaged only for those assignments.
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable speaking with the public and representing ICP
- Reliable and organized, with ability to manage logistics independently
- Able to transport materials (typically light to moderate weight)
- Ability to stand for extended periods during events
- Ability to lift and transport outreach materials (up to approximately 25 lbs)
- Ability to travel locally to event locations
Nice To Haves
- ICP alumni preferred; current or former ICP staff experience a plus
- Familiarity with ICP programs preferred
Responsibilities
- Pick up outreach materials from ICP prior to scheduled events
- Transport materials to and from event locations (travel reimbursed)
- Set up and break down ICP information table
- Engage attendees and share information about ICP programs, courses, and events
- Answer basic questions and direct more complex inquiries to appropriate ICP contacts
- Distribute promotional materials and collect contact information when applicable
- Maintain a professional and welcoming presence throughout the event
- Return all materials to ICP after event completion
- Provide brief recap notes following each event
Benefits
- Travel expenses related to event participation are reimbursable in accordance with ICP policy.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
