The NISD Student Ambassadors is a select group of students chosen through an application and interview process to be the “Face of the District.” This select group of 20 to 30 student leaders will be trained to assist with important public relations and communications services at NISD.
Ambassadors will be given the opportunity to positively promote NISD while developing leadership skills through interacting with students and families, school staff, and the local community. They will represent NISD at various school and community activities, in addition to assisting with the District’s executive leadership team. The program will seek students from diverse backgrounds who are enthusiastic and who demonstrate exceptional communication and leadership skills.
The Student Ambassador Program would be facilitated through the Communications Department.
What is a Student Ambassador?
A Student Ambassador is a student leader who will represent the diversity of NISD and serve as a liaison, spokesperson, school leader, and advocate for Northside ISD. They must have strong leadership skills, a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to NISD. They must also have active decision-making skills, the ability to motivate others and a collaborative team approach.
Student Ambassadors will have the privilege of meeting new people, developing new skills, and working alongside District leaders to learn more about NISD's business and operations.
Students must exhibit:
- Sincere desire to represent NISD
- Effective speaking skills
- Ability to make a positive first impression and work well with others
- Capacity to adapt to a variety of situations
- Responsibility and dependability
- Must maintain a 2.5 GPA minimum
- Must be enrolled as a junior or senior
Complete the Student Ambassador Application which includes:
- Submission Form
- Recommendation letter from nominator
- NISD Teacher Letter of Recommendation Form
- Non-Parent Letter of Recommendation Form
- Create a one-minute video on a topic the candidate is passionate about
Student Ambassador Obligations
- Commitment to the Ambassador activities
- Serve as a face, voice, and advocate for both their campus and the district as a whole
- High standards of academic honesty and responsible behavior
- Dedication to the group and ability to commit the necessary time (10-15 hours of training and service per semester)
- Availability for some evening and/or weekend activities
- Currently enrolled as a junior or senior at an NISD High School
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Attend a mandatory Summer Leadership Retreat in late July
- Excellent verbal communication skills (comfortable communicating with a wide variety of people of all ages)
- Uphold school policies, rules, and regulations at all times
- Strong attendance record
- Commit to serve the entire school year:
- Attend two Ambassador Leadership Trainings (one in the fall, one in the spring)
- Attend one Regular Session NISD Board of Trustees meeting (August-May)
- Attend annual special events (Convocation, Educators of the Year, Retirement & Recognition, etc.)
- Serve as a social media “influencer/advocate” in sharing positive stories about their campus and NISD
- Have an enthusiastic personality
- Leadership training and professional development opportunities
- Experience in public relations and public speaking
- Development of skills and confidence vital to success in job interviews and career development
- Networking opportunities with faculty, staff, students, and administration
- Enhanced connection to the district community
- District attire (polo shirt and blazer) and official name tag
- Leadership Graduation Cord
Student Ambassadors will have a number of opportunities to be active representatives at district events. Examples of these activities include but are not limited to, providing campus tours to groups and special guests, serving as a mentor and role model, being a community representative and volunteer, and assisting during district special events and sponsored activities. Students will be given options to commit to specific activities that best suit their interests and schedules. Ambassadors will:
- Serve August – May
- Commit to attend mandatory leadership training in late July
- Attend training meetings
- Participate in at least 2 district events and 1 board meeting per semester
- End of year Celebration Banquet
Social Media Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors will also be involved with storytelling via our social media channels. Many other districts use this strategy to increase student engagement and buy-in. In addition, students have an influence on their parents about where they choose to go to school and which programs they enroll in. Student voice is more powerful peer-to-peer than from an adult.
Part of our NISD Ambassador's role will be to amplify the student voice through good storytelling. Working with Communications Specialist Kailey Loza, each student will provide one spirit/athletics post, one campus-based post, and one District post per year.
How to Apply
To apply for the NISD Student Ambassador Program, please complete the following steps by September 30, 2024:
- Application Form: Fill out the Student Ambassador Application form. You will need to upload the following documents:
- Recommendation Letter: Submit a recommendation letter from your nominating teacher.
- Student Contract: Sign and upload the student contract.
- Personal Video: Create and upload a one-minute video on a topic you are passionate about.
