Join the truth® Ambassador Program
Join the truth® Ambassador Program
Help Us Further Our Movement
We’re seeking passionate, committed leaders who want to drive change with truth and are eager to amplify our efforts focusing on cessation, policy, and partnerships.
We're tackling tobacco and vaping nicotine through the lens of mental health, social justice, and environmental impact, and we need your support.
The truth® Ambassador program offers a year-long leadership opportunity within one of the most impactful public health campaigns to date. Ambassadors will collaborate with our team to recruit peers, share stories on tobacco control issues, and advocate to decision-makers at all levels to foster tobacco and vape-free communities. Ambassadors receive a stipend to develop and promote projects that inspire tobacco-free living.
What You’d Do:
- Work hard – Be a driving force for change. Develop innovative approaches to engage peers and educate them about these critical issues.
- Be a team player – Collaborate closely with fellow Ambassadors on recruitment, storytelling, and advocacy efforts to ensure project success. This role requires dedication and motivation.
- Be passionate – Use creative problem-solving and determination to spread truth and empower others to become change agents.
- Inspire – Your dedication has the power to create impactful change and enhance people's daily lives. Use your passion to inspire others to join the cause.
Your Objectives:
Create/Recruit: Develop events and initiatives to educate peers and recruit them to join the movement, with a focus on cessation, policy, and partnerships.
- Organize one-on-one meetings and local events
- Promote campaigns like our annual Moment of Action
- Recognize and build upon previous Ambassador achievements
Engage/Storytelling: Harness the power of storytelling to influence and inspire, and create platforms for sharing stories of individuals impacted by tobacco and vaping, emphasizing cessation efforts and partnerships.
- Facilitate events, projects, and discussions to gather and share compelling narratives
- Highlight stories of individuals driving change in the fight against tobacco and vaping nicotine addiction
Mobilize/Advocate: Engage with stakeholders to advocate for policy changes and actions supporting tobacco and nicotine cessation.
- Meet with legislators, administrators, and businesses to educate and advocate for policy change
- Advocate for decision makers to take action to protect youth and young adults from tobacco and nicotine use
Requirements and Application:
- Passionate about tobacco and vaping and/or related intersectional campaign issues (social justice, environment, mental health)
- Commit to 1-2 years as an Ambassador with full program participation, including up to 10 hours per week, monthly briefings, and engagement in campaign events
- Execute program objectives, attend campaign events, and serve as spokesperson when needed
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Public speaking, organizing/advocacy experience, and outgoing personality are advantageous
- Ambassadors will receive a stipend and travel expenses covered by truth
- Acceptance into the truth® Ambassador program does not constitute an employment relationship between you and Truth Initiative