How to hire an ambassador

How to hire an ambassador, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ambassador hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an ambassador job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ambassador
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an ambassador, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an ambassador to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an ambassador that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of ambassadors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Ambassador	Description	Hourly rate
   Ambassador		$11-21
   Event Representative	An event representative organizes and executes special events and marketing campaigns for special guests and clients and assists in the promotion and publicity of these events. They must ensure that all contracts, regulations, and safety details are followed and adhered to... Show more	$12-28
   Campus Representative	A campus representative works for colleges and universities where their role is to promote the campus, aiming to recruit potential students. They are responsible for visiting high schools and representing the campus in different events like college fairs, reaching out to guidance counselors, and preparing materials such as brochures or presentations... Show more	$12-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Ambassadors
   • Customer Service
   • Cleanliness
   • Product Knowledge
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Team-Oriented Environment
   • Basic Math
   • Emergency Situations
   • Strong Customer Service
   • Front Desk
   • POS
   • Professional Development
   • Skin Care

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and mail a large inventory of CDs.
   • Require to have a good GPA, be a good role model and volunteer on and off campus.
   • Segue edit shows for several FM stations including WXXM, WZEE, WIBA, and WMAD.
   • Organize station community service events.98.7 Kiss FM.
   • Dress professionally and require to maintain a high GPA and an excellent attitude.
   • Utilize social media such as Facebook to publicize and notify prospective students of the event.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the ambassador job description is a good way to get more applicants. An ambassador salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an ambassador in Hawaii may be lower than in North Dakota, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level ambassador. Additionally, an ambassador with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average ambassador salary

   $15.60hourly

   $32,457 yearly

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   Entry-level ambassador salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average ambassador salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$41,315	$20
   2	District of Columbia	$38,205	$18
   3	Massachusetts	$36,811	$18
   4	Washington	$36,097	$17
   5	California	$35,310	$17
   6	Maine	$34,907	$17
   7	Oregon	$34,428	$17
   8	Minnesota	$34,296	$16
   9	Maryland	$32,079	$15
   10	Rhode Island	$31,662	$15
   11	Illinois	$31,273	$15
   12	Ohio	$30,200	$15
   13	Nevada	$30,028	$14
   14	Colorado	$29,770	$14
   15	Michigan	$29,447	$14
   16	Utah	$28,311	$14
   17	Arizona	$27,949	$13
   18	Pennsylvania	$27,810	$13
   19	Tennessee	$27,428	$13
   20	Virginia	$27,223	$13

   Average ambassador salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Deloitte	$56,397	$27.11	4
   2	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center	$55,775	$26.81
   3	Conviva	$54,827	$26.36
   4	Mount Auburn Hospital	$52,867	$25.42
   5	Brigham and Women's Hospital	$52,214	$25.10	1
   6	Dana-Farber Cancer Institute	$51,963	$24.98	2
   7	GMR Marketing	$51,804	$24.91
   8	University of California-Berkeley	$50,282	$24.17
   9	UMass Memorial Health	$50,113	$24.09
   10	Raymond James Financial	$49,572	$23.83
   11	Alere	$49,289	$23.70
   12	University of Southern California	$48,094	$23.12
   13	Bridgewater State University	$47,697	$22.93	1
   14	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	$46,652	$22.43
   15	York County	$45,727	$21.98
   16	Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation	$45,096	$21.68
   17	City of Detroit	$44,603	$21.44
   18	Chandon USA	$44,244	$21.27
   19	Beacon Hill Staffing Group	$43,974	$21.14
   20	Inter-Con Security Systems	$43,057	$20.70

4. Writing an ambassador job description

   An ambassador job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an ambassador job description:

   Ambassador job description example

   **Overview**
   
   ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Valet. The Valet is responsible to park and retrieve vehicles. The Valet will drive customer vehicles. They will comply with all traffic laws, facility policies and any pedestrian regulations. The Valet will always approach and greet all customers in a friendly and professional way. They will be quick and provide good customer service. The Company may require that the successful candidate hired for this position be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19, if and to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Company will make exceptions for medical, sincerely held religious belief, or other legally required exceptions.
   
   **Job Description**
   
   **ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, is looking for a Valet.**
   
   The **Valet** is responsible to park and retrieve vehicles. The **Valet** will drive customer vehicles. They will comply with all traffic laws, facility policies and any pedestrian regulations. The **Valet** will always approach and greet all customers in a friendly and professional way. They will be quick and provide good customer service.
   
   _The Company may require that the successful candidate hired for this position be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19, if and to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Company will make exceptions for medical, sincerely held religious belief, or other legally required exceptions._
   
   **Category: Valet and Parking Attendant**
   
   ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300+ offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM's comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban, and rural areas to properties of all sizes - from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.
   
   ABM is an EOE/AA (M/F/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation)
   
   REQNUMBER: 27977

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right ambassador for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your ambassador job on Zippia to find and recruit ambassador candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting ambassadors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ambassador

   Once you've selected the best ambassador candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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