What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Part Time Brand Ambassador - Outer Banks position at Shibumi Shade?
Part Time Brand Ambassador - Outer Banks
Company Background:
Shibumi is a growth-stage outdoor lifestyle brand based in Raleigh, NC. Shibumi was founded in 2016 by two brothers and their best friend, who, assigned to the task of beach setup and takedown during their annual family vacations, were fed up with the beach shade offerings on the market and decided to take matters into their own hands.
The company’s iconic first product, the Shibumi Shade, has garnered a cult-like following and can be seen on beaches around the country - from Emerald Isle to Santa Monica and from Cape Cod to Oahu. The Shibumi Shade works with the wind instead of against it, and stands out for being lightweight, easy to set up and take down, and durable. The Shibumi Shade is sold in both premium local retailers and direct-to-consumer, where the product sold out in minutes throughout the business’s early history.
Position Overview:
Shibumi is seeking a part-time Brand Ambassador to grow brand awareness of Shibumi in the Outer Banks, NC. The Brand Ambassador will primarily focus on hosting daily shade setups on the beach but may also help support their Community Manager in execution of small and large scale events when needed throughout the spring/summer months of 2025 in their local beach market.
This individual is a beach lover who is personable, outgoing, energetic, extremely reliable, and has an excellent work ethic. She/he must be available to work on most Saturdays and Sundays during the spring/summer, live near the beach, and have reliable transportation to the beaches in the area.
Responsibilities:
- Become an expert on Shibumi’s products.
- Act as the “face of the brand” within your local beach market, helping seed product.
- When needed, support the Community Manager with brand activations, from setup to management to takedown and reporting.
- Visit the beach on available weekends to host daily shade setups, providing Shibumi Shades for beach goers to use for the day for free and managing the shades.
- Boost Shibumi’s brand awareness through word-of-mouth marketing strategies.
- Collect and report Shibumi shade setup feedback and trends through the daily shade setup survey.
- Report to your Community Manager or Shibumi corporate on a daily/weekly basis for planning and the results of your daily shade setups.
Responsibilities may be adjusted based on company needs
The Ideal Candidate Possesses:
- MUST live in the Outer Banks, near a major beach (no more than 15 miles away)
- MUST be able to reliably drive to the beach and transport any supporting promo items
- MUST be able to work up to 12 hours per week on Saturdays and Sundays during spring and summer months.
- A demonstrated love for the beach and a passion to improve the beach experience
- An outgoing, energetic, confident personality
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a scrappy mindset
- Related experience as a brand ambassador or a current/prior position in the marketing, beach, or hospitality industry
- A high school degree is required; a college degree or direct experience in marketing and events is preferred.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
