Ambassador Applications at this time are CLOSED. They will re-open in the fall 2018.
Alpenglow Collective is looking to build our team of Ambassadors!
As a grassroots, volunteer organization we are looking for passionate people willing to devote their time and energy to growing our community.
Alpenglow Collective is an organization of climbers. Historically, climbing is a mentorship based sport, with information being passed down from older climbing generations to new ones. Alpenglow Collective provides a platform to foster mentorships within the women’s and trans climbing community and to advocate for climbers with genders that are historically underrepresented in the climbing community at large.
As an Ambassador, you are an ally for all members of Alpenglow Collective –whether their identities are similar to or different from yours. In order to create an inclusive community, it is imperative that our Ambassadors are knowledgeable about inequalities in the outdoor community. Ambassadors know that these inequalities are not limited to gender and/or sexual orientation, and extend to include race, class, age, ability, and citizenship status, just to name a few identity markers. For a basic rundown on gender, check out the About page on the website for additional resources surrounding gender and identity (if you’d like more, let us know!).
Our leadership team is small, passionate, and determined to break barriers within the climbing community–and we are looking for Ambassadors who share that passion. You will be a crucial member of this organization, building inclusive community for women and trans climbers across the country. Because Alpenglow Collective is a constantly evolving organization, we encourage you to bring your own unique dreams and skills to our growing team.
With two levels of Alpenglow Ambassadors and Lead Ambassadors, you are able to commit to various levels of involvement. It’s all about a healthy balance y’all!
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REQUIREMENTS: what do I do as an Alpenglow Collective Ambassador?
All Alpenglow Collective Ambassadors are expected to:
- Work with Alpenglow Collective Leadership Team
- Help coordinate quarterly events. Some past events have included:
- Partner with other organizations aligned with Alpenglow Collective’s mission (e.g., Out There Adventures, SheJumps, Boldly Went, and more!)
- Media discussion nights
- Skill building workshops for climbing
- Allyship 101 workshops
- Climbing meetups– at the gym, or at your local crag
- Non-climbing-focused meetups (e.g., get local climbers together for a beverage or a meal!)
- 2 (or more!) social media posts (facebook/instagram/twitter) per month promoting Alpenglow Collective
- Quarterly Ambassador google hangout sessions to connect with other Ambassadors around the country
- Pursue education about gender identity and how advocate for women, trans, and gender non-conforming people, and be able to have (informal and/or formal!) conversations around these issues
- Have other skills you want to hone and grow? LET US KNOW!
Are you an organizer at heart and need a space to harness that energy? As a Lead Ambassador, you will be the point person in your local Alpenglow Collective community.
Lead Alpenglow Collective Ambassadors are expected to:
- Lead and coordinate planning of local quarterly events
- Represent your area to Alpenglow Collective leadership
- Working closely with Co-Founder & Ambassador Program developer
- Additional activities according to individual interest and experience
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BENEFITS: What do I get out of this?
- The opportunity to build real, genuine communities
- Partnerships with other organizations and companies
- Free entry to Alpenglow Collective events
- Experience with an up-and-coming women and trans-led business, which made it to the final round of Venture Out, a prestigious startup competition with Bend Outdoor Worx
- COMING SOON! Alpenglow swag – tank tops + banners + bandannas + patches + stickers
How to Apply
AMBASSADOR APPLICATION – Ok, you’ve convinced me… what do I need to do to become an Ambassador?
If you couldn’t tell by now, we value community and want to know about you. Let us know who you are, what you’re into, and why you want to get involved! We want substance, let us get to know you a little bit. Please send an email answering the following questions to elyse@alpenglowcollective.co!
- WHO ARE YOU? Introduce yourself in a short paragraph – pronouns please! Here’s some examples of questions, but please feel free to create your own response: Where are you located? What are you good at? What professional skillsets do you have (i.e., stuff you do in your day job)? What are your personal dreams, aspirations, goals? What are you excited about? Do you have other hobbies besides climbing?
- How did you learn about Alpenglow Collective?
- What’s your preferred style of climbing? How did you get into climbing? Give us your climbing story – we all have one, share yours with us! What are some of your climbing goals?
- Do you have any experience advocating for women, trans people, and/or gender non-conforming people, either within or outside the outdoor industry? If so, please explain.
- How would you characterize your level of understanding surrounding gender and gender identity? What do you want to learn to be a more effective advocate for the women’s and trans climbing community (so we know how to support you in building this knowledge)?
- What intrigues you most about being an Alpenglow Ambassador? Why do you want to be an Alpenglow Ambassador? What can you contribute to our growing team?
- Would be interested in becoming a Lead Ambassador? What about you, your skillsets, and your experiences prepare you to take on this role? Let us know!
NEXT STEPS: So I emailed Elyse, what should I expect now?
We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. We will be sifting through applicants and making contact via email. Stay tuned! It’s hard to create a community through a screen, but luckily technology is making that easier. We want to give you all a chance to meet each other, collaborate and start planning. We will host quarterly “Ambassador Hangouts” as we bring on new Ambassadors to meet other Ambassadors via Google Hangouts.
