Become an AFA Student Advisor

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Comfortable with public speaking

• Create inclusive environments and interactions

• Work in teams, as well as independently

• Time management skills

• Interest in event and program management

• Proactive mindset

• Servant leadership

What’s in it for our Student Advisors?

You’ll receive real-world professional experience to set you up for success as a young professional and beyond. This is top-notch training you won’t get in your classrooms or internships. Plus, you’ll join a network of motivated peers to grow with into your careers.

• Academic scholarship

• Professional training in facilitation, public speaking, respect and inclusivity, and customer service (valued at over $1,800)

• Tangible teamwork, event planning and leadership experience for your resume

• Exclusive exposure to AFA partners and industry leaders through virtual and in-person events and meetings

• Registration and travel expenses to AFA Leaders Conference

• Travel and expenses paid to AFA meetings

• LinkedIn badges after completion of trainings and at end of experience

Qualifications needed:

• Undergraduate full-time student majoring in agriculture, food, natural resources or a related field who has a passion for agriculture, food, and natural resources (not graduating before Fall 2025)

• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

• Must be between 17-25 years of age

• Must have attended at least one Track of AFA Leaders Conference before applying for the Student Advisor position

• Passionate about AFA’s mission and can represent the organization in a professional manner

• Have submitted an application to the 2024 Leaders Conference by Sept. 6 (separate from Student Advisory Team application)

• Valid U.S. driver's license

Interested in applying? See here for more details.

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Applications close October 6, 2024

Questions? Reach out to programs@agfuture.org

Become an AFA Ambassador

As an Ambassador, you'll set goals to increase awareness of AFA programs and work to establish creative strategies to accomplish those goals. Ambassadors also interact with industry professionals at various events and meetings on behalf of AFA.

Applications close January 6, 2025.

Here’s what we’re looking for in future Ambassadors:

• Resilient

• Problem-solver

• Approachable

• Persistent

• Reliable

• Excellent time and task manager

• Proactive communicator

• Passion for AFA’s mission

What’s in it for our Ambassadors?

You’ll get real-world professional experiences to set you up for success as a young professional and beyond. This is top-notch training you won’t get in your classrooms or internships. Plus, you’ll join a network of motivated peers to grow with into your careers.

• Academic scholarship

• Professional training in topics such as goal setting, time management, and respect and inclusivity

• Tangible sales and marketing experience for your resume

• Exclusive exposure to AFA partners and industry leaders through virtual and in-person events and meetings

• Registration and travel expenses to the 2025 AFA Leaders Conference

• Travel and expenses paid to AFA meetings

• LinkedIn badge at end of experience

• Skill development in interpersonal communication, goal setting, accountability, time management and problem solving

Qualifications needed:

• Undergraduate full-time student majoring in agriculture, food, natural resources or a related field who has a passion for agriculture, food, and natural resources

• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

• Must be between 17-25 years of age

• Must have attended at least one Track of AFA Leaders Conference or one AFA Leader Institute before applying for the Ambassador position

• Passionate about AFA’s mission and can represent the organization in a professional manner

APPLY HERE

Please reach out to marketing@agfuture.org if you have questions about the role.