The Move for America Ambassador Program is a paid, immersive learning experience for emerging leaders to move across America's cultural, political, and geographic fault lines to live, learn, and serve. Ambassadors will serve in community-based organizations, build relationships, and learn about their host town. They will participate in professional development sessions, peer mentorship, and complete a capstone project designed to build the skills and habits to bridge divides through youth engagement.

• A stipend for moving costs, plus bi-weekly compensation, based on service site

• Expert training on critical professional and personal communication skills

• Mentorship from Move for America staff and volunteers

• Completion of a capstone project that can be featured on Move for America's website

• Direct experience working in a community-based nonprofit

• Connections with fellow cohort members and community leaders

2021 AMBASSADOR SERVICE SITES

• Must be 18 years old by service start date.

• Service positions must be in a community outside your hometown, with priority to applicants moving across the urban / rural divide.

• Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or DACA recipient. 

• Must be able to commit to a year-long program from August 2022 - July 2023, with a full-time work week (30 hours per week daytime hours, Monday-Friday).

• Once admitted, Fellows must also match with a community-based partner site. Fellows may secure their own position, or Move for America will help them match through one of our partner organizations.

1. Complete & Submit Application by March 11

2. Finalists participate in Interview in April

3. Receive Decision by April 30

Application Due at 5:00 PM CT on Friday, March 11, 2020