Call for JYU student ambassadors for the academic year 2026–2027

Student Ambassadors work as a part of the marketing team

As a student ambassador, you will have three main tasks: producing content for the website and social media channels, participating in events for applicants and answering questions by our prospective students. You will do this in cooperation with other ambassadors and JYU’s marketing specialist. Our main target group is people who want to study for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in English. 

1) Producing content for JYU’s channels

JYU student ambassadors share their experiences about student life to applicants and current students in the University’s social media channels. In addition, the student ambassadors will create also other content, such as videos, blogs or presentations. To provide this content, student ambassadors cooperate with other students, alumni, university staff, subject associations, etc. 

In terms of your communication skills, we expect that

• You are familiar with social media platforms, such as Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and know how to produce suitable content for these channels.
• You have an eye for visual design, and you know how to take good-quality photos or produce nice videos with your phone.
• You have strong social and teamwork skills.
• You can write fluent texts in English for different purposes (captions, blogs, news items).

2) Representing JYU at live and online events

International student ambassadors inform people about the University of Jyväskylä and student life by participating in student recruitment fairs, making visits to schools or guiding visitor groups at our university. The student ambassadors organise social media live streams, webinars and other presentations as well as answer applicants’ questions about programmes, applying and student life on Unibuddy platform.

In terms of your presentation skills, we expect that

• You like to perform in public and wish to develop into an inspiring speaker.
• You know how to engage your audience and keep them interested.
• You are familiar with JYU’s website and other digital channels and know how to use them to find information.
• You are a kind, open and approachable person to start a conversation with. 

Who can apply to be a student ambassador?

All students on JYU's international bachelor’s or master's degree programmes can apply to become ambassadors. You need to be fluent in English, since the working language in the team is English, and you will produce content and give presentations in English. Finnish language skills are not required. 

You are the person we are looking for, if also…

1. You are ready to commit yourself to the student ambassador activities from August 2026 to May 2027 (+ option: June-August 2027). The training period takes place on week 34 in August 2026.
2. You are reliable, proactive and able to manage your time: since student ambassadors are an important part of the University’s marketing, work tasks occur regularly and require an independent approach.
3. You are an encouraging team worker and happy to learn new skills in marketing, communication, presentation, interaction and collaboration.
4. You are ready to try new things and throw yourself into new ventures. You dare to bring forth your ideas. 

Why apply to become a student ambassador?

• Work for the whole academic year: Your contract will run from 18.08.2026 to 31.05.2027 (option to work during summer 2027 available).
• Flexible working hours: You can work flexibly while studying. As an ambassador, you will work about 20 hours a month.
• Reasonable salary: You will get paid for student ambassador activities € 13.59 per hour. (A general pay increase of 2.9%, based on the collective agreement, will be implemented to this during the summer 2026.)
• Interesting learning opportunities: You will learn a lot. We will give you an in-depth training to your tasks. In your work, you will get support from the University’s marketing team and fellow student ambassadors.
• Versatile work experience: You will gain a convincing work experience when you work as part of the JYU marketing team and participate in the development of activities by producing student-oriented content for our channels and events.
• Important support for applicants: You get a chance to share your own experiences and help people applying for university studies.
• New social circles: You will get to know new friends across disciplines. Student ambassadors form a close group that you might not get to know otherwise!
• Chance for professional growth: After a student ambassador year, you have acquired new skills, a lot of experience as well as insight into the operation of a large organisation. 

How to apply to become an ambassador?

1. Make a vertical video (1–2 minutes) to introduce yourself. Who are you? What do you study? What are your strengths? Why would you suit the job? What kind of previous experience could help you in this role? Share your video via a link.
2. Prepare a CV with relevant experience. Please remember to name the degree programme and faculty you are studying in.
3. Apply by Sunday, 19 April 2026. Send your CV and the link to your video via email to Heli Syrjälä by deadline. Please mention in the email subject field: “Application for the student ambassador team”

Interviews will be held face-to-face in weeks 19–20 in May. A remote interview is possible, if needed. We will announce the results by the end of May. 

The ambassador work will start with training period on 18–20 August 2026.  

Looking forward to your application! 

Further information and applications 
(international ambassadors)

Heli Syrjälä 
Marketing Specialist
heli.a.syrjala@jyu.fi