Wakati, meaning time in Swahili, represents a respect for where your hair has been and an optimism for all the places you want it to go. For the Wakati Hair brand, that message is embedded in our HBCU culture. And now, Wakati is looking for campus brand ambassadors at Spelman College, Florida A&M University, and Howard University to help get the message out through its first WakatiU Ambassador Program!
If you’re looking for a fun and unique way to impact your campus, this opportunity may be perfect for you! This opportunity is especially great timing because Wakati will be doing campus tours at all 3 HBCUs with the HBCU Blow Out Tour! Wakati has had close connections with HBCUs like FAMU, where the Wakati team worked with the school’s business students to tackle consumer challenges and develop brand elements that would ultimately help birth the Wakati Hair brand. They continue to collaborate with FAMU and other HBCUs to redefine and refine what beauty truly is. As a part of this commitment, we have created the WakatiU Ambassador Program.
Apply to be e a campus brand ambassador, you can become a campus curlfriend! The position will bring you a variety of perks and personal growth that will be of value for the rest of your college career and beyond. For example, you’ll have impactful influence as an ambassador on your campus for a global brand. You’ll be able to not only meet new people and inform them about how the Wakati brand can help their hair needs, but you’ll also be giving them new tools for empowerment! No matter your career path, you’ll be adding on immersive experience in marketing, branding, and event activations with this program, such as helping with the Wakati HBCU Blowout Homecoming Tour. And if all that isn’t enough, Wakati campus brand ambassadors can potentially earn $1,000 through a stipend paid for all that rewarding work!
A Wakati campus brand ambassador not only knows how to juggle work and school, but can look good doing it! Wakati is looking for sophomore and junior students who wear their natural hair, at least most of the time. It’s important to already be active on social media and in various spaces on campus so that you can hit the ground running. As far as time requirements, please be able to dedicate at least 5-8 hours a week for the program, and be able to host or be involved in at least two activations during the semester. Of course, one of those events would have to be homecoming, because who would want to miss that!
To apply, all you need to do is answer a few simple questions. Yes, you’ll have to fill out basic information about yourself and your HBCU life. However, a great way to prepare for this opportunity is to really think about what Wakati means, and how you can use the brand to fulfil your own career or campus improvement goals. Be prepared to share what you love about your hair, and what makes you the perfect face of the Wakati global brand.
Become a curlfriend and help redefine and refine what beauty truly is! Learn more about the exciting WakatiU Ambassador Program here. Applications are due by August 31st at 11:59am EST.
