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Engineering Ambassadors

Berkeley Engineering’s K-12 Outreach Team is creating an Engineering Ambassador program to support our work. Our ambassador program is part of the Engineering Ambassadors Network, led by Penn State.

We plan to recruit 6-10 students for our inaugural cohort of ambassadors. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we plan to complete our hiring by October 2022.

Ambassador activities

Example activities are listed below. Ambassadors will also have the opportunity to suggest activities.

  • Facilitating hands-on activities or leading presentations as part of a class or after-school program in local K-12 schools
  • Supporting departments and student organizations with marketing their K-12 programs
  • Leading hands-on activities during community festivals or K-12 school events
  • Leading tours of UC Berkeley’s Engineering buildings
  • Participating in student panels
  • Supporting community organizations that are using our facilities
  • Creating social media and blog posts to share their experiences as a Berkeley Engineering student
  • Supporting Berkeley Engineering’s K-12 Outreach Team with planning, preparing for events, and our overall activities

Interested in becoming an ambassador?

The mission of Berkeley Engineering’s K-12 Outreach Team is to diversify the engineering pipeline by providing educational opportunities for all students — whether or not they’re UC-bound. Our K-12 outreach program supports underserved communities throughout California and advances the recruitment of nontraditional applicants to the College of Engineering.

We are looking for students who are excited about working with K-12 students and supporting the K-12 Outreach Team’s work. Our goal is to select a pool of ambassadors who reflect the diversity of UC Berkeley’s student population. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of California’s K-12 students.

Application process

We have a two-step application process:
(1) Complete our application form
(2) Email your resume/CV to Lizzie Hager-Barnard

Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Questions? Email Lizzie Hager-Barnard

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

  • Full-time undergraduate student in the College of Engineering
  • Pass a background check
  • Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0
  • Be enrolled at UC Berkeley at least one full semester prior to the application period (i.e., must have enrolled by the spring semester of 2021-22)
  • Have a minimum of two semesters remaining (i.e., not graduating until May 2023 or later)
  • Able to work in-person
  • Interested in sharing your experiences with younger students
  • Work well independently and as part of a team
  • Reliable and take initiative
  • Highly motivated, energetic, and dependable
  • Communicate reliably and effectively
  • Follow oral and written instructions

Preferred qualifications:

  • Previous experience working with K-12 students
  • Morning or afternoon availability on at least 1 or 2 weekdays during the semester
  • Fluent in another language