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Osprey Community Ambassadors

Osprey Community Ambassadors (OCAs) design and facilitate opportunities for UNF students to participate in high impact, community-based service and civic engagement experiences in the Jacksonville community. OCAs will contribute to the university-wide commitment to community and civic engagement by participating in hands-on opportunities and intentional training by collaborating with their peers and the Jacksonville community.

Develop meaningful and professional relationships with community partners
Cultivate their capacity to facilitate group conversations, lead reflection, and mentor peers
Gain skills in project development and implementation
OCAs serve as peer mentors for various initiatives. This is a year-long commitment that begins in May and concludes in April of the following calendar year. OCAs are considered extensions of OSLCE and are treated as paraprofessionals.  

Expectations

  • OCAs will participate in all training sessions, programs, courses, meetings, and initiatives as determined by OSLCE.
  • OCAs will conduct training sessions and presentations about Civic Engagement and/or Community-Based Learning, including New Student Orientation.
  • OCAs will assist with Day of Service events for UNF members to participate.
  • OCAs will support data entry for co-curricular community engagement, via OspreyImpact.
  • OCAs will partake in training at various points throughout the year.
  • OCAs will assist with marketing of co-curricular engagement opportunities and initiatives.

Qualifications

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Current good standing status as an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at UNF
  • Knowledge and passion for community service, community development, and various social issues
  • Demonstrated leadership on UNF campus or in Jacksonville community
  • Self-motivation and organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to lead a group of peers by creating a comfortable, safe, and inclusive environment
If you have questions or would like to learn more about being an OCA, please contact Susan Trudeau, s.trudeau@unf.edu.