Apply to be a Talent Ambassador

Love the Roanoke Region and want to see it thrive?

The Talent Ambassadorship is a one-year commitment and open to young professionals from all industries and backgrounds. The perfect candidate is someone who likes meeting new people, loves events, can be outgoing in social settings, and is willing to collaborate with others to build something awesome.

Help us tell the story of working and living in the Roanoke Region while building a community that reflects the diverse backgrounds, careers, and lifestyles of the region.

Please complete the form below to apply for the Talent Ambassador program.

Ambassador perks

Opportunity to build your own community
Meet lots of new people
VIP access at events (free stuff, free drinks, etc.)
Networking with regional leadership
Leadership development
Personal brand elevation
Roanoke and Get2KnowNoke swag

Ambassador duties

Promote existing local communities and clubs
Enjoy community offerings on behalf of Get2KnowNoke
Attend Get2KnowNoke quarterly socials
Meet with people looking to relocate, or who are new to the region
Host and lead community events
Create social media and website content
Support your fellow talent ambassadors
Participate in the Onboard|ROA summer program
Volunteer at college career fairs

You are not expected to attend and do everything. These are examples of how our ambassadors contribute, based on their own time, skills and interests.

First name (required)

Last name (required)

Age (required)

Email (required)

Phone number (required)

Where is your hometown? (required)

What part of the Roanoke Region do you represent/reside? (required)You must live in one of the following localities: Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Vinton, Salem, Alleghany, Covington, Franklin County, Botetourt, and Bedford County.

Which description fits you best? (required) Transplant (never lived in region before) Boomerang (lived here, came back) Born & raised (good for you)

Alma mater (required)Enter N/A if not applicable.

Current employer

Instagram handleEnter N/A if not applicable.

LinkedIn profileEnter N/A if not applicable.

Did someone refer you?

Shirt/jacket/sweatshirt size (required)

Please share a link to a video of 3 minutes maximum, introducing yourself and answering these three questions:

What do you love about the Roanoke Region, or what is your Roanoke story?
What drew you to apply to the talent ambassador program?
What would success look like for you by the end of your term as a talent ambassador?

A phone recording is perfectly acceptable. There is no need to produce it like an Oscar-worthy production.

This video is part of our initial selection process and may replace a first-round interview, so we strongly encourage every applicant to submit one.

Upload it to Dropbox, YouTube or Google Drive and paste the link below. Please check the link works for someone who is not signed in as you.

If you cannot submit a video, or would rather not, answer the same three questions in writing below instead. We may ask for a follow-up conversation if we need more.

Video Submission: Tell us why you want to be an ambassadorPlease upload a link from Dropbox, YouTube, or Google Drive. While submitting a video is optional, it will improve your chances for being selected for the 2027 Talent Ambassador Cohort.

Not into video? Answer these three questions in writing instead.

What do you love about the Roanoke Region, or what is your Roanoke story?
What drew you to apply to the talent ambassador program?
What would success look like for you by the end of your term as a talent ambassador?

Written response (required)Write NA if you uploaded a video instead.

2-3 sentence bio for the website (required)Write this one carefully. If you are selected, exactly what you type here is published on the Get2KnowNoke website as your public ambassador bio.For example: Taylor is a transplant from North Carolina. Taylor is all in on building community, especially centered around the outdoor amenities of Roanoke. She is passionate about building new relationships, fostering welcoming spaces, and helping people feel comfortable exploring something new. If you are looking to get involved in the community and the outdoors, hit Taylor up!

What's your favorite thing about living in the Roanoke Region? (required)200 words maximum.

What would you like to create, host, or support during your 2027 Talent Ambassadorship?This feeds our brainstorming session, so dream a little. 100 words maximum.

Are there any hobbies, organizations, or initiatives you're involved in that you'd like to help grow in the region?100 words maximum.

Anything else you'd like to add?

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