AJN Ag Ambassadors - only 10 spots available!

Ag Ambassadors Program

You’re soon to find out that your Network is your NET WORTH! Join us in this new and exciting time as the AgJobNetwork expands its circles of influence. As an Ag Ambassador for AJN you’ll truly experience what its like to grow a network of connections that works to help each other succeed. Each of us possesses an unbelievable ability to grow and change the industry we hold so dear - Agriculture. Join us as we create a network that influences individuals to develop a culture of true networking and relationship building.


Who is this task built for?

This is a perfect opportunity for a highly motivated person that can easily create visibility on a college campus. Additionally, if you’re a young person just getting started in your agricultural career - this will be a great opportunity to increase your personal connections. An absolute must for this opportunity is a genuine caring attitude of leadership that works to positively influence those around you.

WIIFM? (What’s in it for Me?)
An ever increasing network - that is yours to keep.
Monthly phone conversations with the Ag Ambassador Team - Idea Sharing
An open phone line to AgJobNetwork Founder Mark Jewell - any time you need it.
Introductions and free teleclasses with highly networked agriculture professionals and executives
Free Resume Coaching
References on future job applications
The opportunity to network with ag businesses and learn first hand about job opportunities
Other things you just won’t see coming!
Publicity - Publicity - Publicity! Oh my goodness - you can’t get enough of it - not in this economy! Don’t wait to get hired - promote yourself for goodness sake. (sorry for the rant)



What is Required?
-Willingness to participate in one call per month that lasts about 70 minutes.
-Talk about the AgJobNetwork to everyone you know - encouraging them to use it as a resource for job finding and employee searching.
-Write one blog post per week about something in the ag industry.
-Increase the number of people in your University or College Group on the AJN Community.
-Email friends, family, and colleagues to inform them of the AgJobNetwork.
-Speak on your college campus to classes or student groups
-Help create a list of companies that we’d like to see listing jobs on the AgJobNetwork
-Think of ways to build relationships with those companies
-Forward job opportunities you hear of to the AgJobNetwork



What does this program look like?
You will have a lot to say about how we should organize this group. As the first wave of Ag Ambassadors, it will be your job to help create this program. That being said, there are a few things already in place. Once per month I will organize a speaker that will meet with us via tele-conference. It will likely be someone well connected in the ag industry - and always a good person to know. They will get to meet you over the phone - but also receive a copy of your resume for future reference! We will also meet once a month via phone conference. The meeting will serve as a way to help motivate each other, tell stories, share ideas, and plan for upcoming events. When you are on your own time - your mission is simply to be an ambassador for the AgJobNetwork. Talk about it. Email about it. Facebook about it. Invite others to join. Speak about it. How you do this is up to you. We’ll figure out what works over time.

This is an unpaid internship - and the amount of time you put into it is completely up to you. Just understand that it is also highly visible because of the media we are using. Your performance will be noticed, and can help you with your future career in ways you can’t even imagine!

At this time, we are only accepting 10 Ambassadors to the program. Here is how to apply.
Send a copy of your resume and word or pdf document to Mark Jewell, AJN Founder at mark@agjobnetwork.com In the document, highlight the following:

What I do to network. (1 paragraph Max)
My Personal Networking Philosophy (2 Paragraphs Max)
Why I choose Agriculture (2 Paragraph Max)


The format you choose is up to you. Please email with questions!

Internships

Illinois Pork Producers Seek Youth Ambassador Deadline to apply is December 31st The Illinois Pork Producers Association is seeking youth ages 18-23 to serve as the 2009 Illinois Pork Ambassador/Intern. The purpose of the Illinois Pork Ambassador/Intern Program is to provide an opportunity for a young person to serve for one year as the official youth representative of the Illinois Pork Producers Association and to work as a part of the IPPA staff during the summer. The duties of the Pork Ambassador will include: County Ambassador Program Producer Education & Checkoff Certification programs Birthing Center at IL State Fair Promotion/Consumer Information Presenting at numerous Summer Ag Institutes Applicants must be between 18 and 23 years old and exhibit strong communication and leadership skills. They must also be a member of the Illinois Pork Producers Association and have a genuine interest in the pork industry. The Illinois Pork Ambassador will be asked to work at least 35-40 hours per week during the summer and will be compensated with a $500/month living stipend and a combined scholarship of $4,500 from IPPA and the National Pork Board after successfully completing the internship. The deadline for applying is December 31, 2008. Applicants must submit a completed application form, a current resume, and a one-two page typed essay on “What I will accomplish as the Illinois Pork Ambassador/Intern?”. Applications and further information are available at www.ilpork.com.