Show Ambassador Program
What is Show Ambassador Program?
IAAPA seeks students, recent graduates and young professionals with outstanding customer service skills to be volunteer interns at IAAPA Expo, IAAPA Expo Europe and IAAPA Expo Asia. Successful applicants will get the opportunity to see and be involved in the premier amusement and attractions trade show and conference in the U.S., Europe and/or Asia.
“The Expo is something like you have never seen before. You are going to love it as a student. You will meet most important people in the industry.”
“I had the best week of my life! Working with a group of amazing ambassadors and learning from industry leaders!”
“There is such a magic about this program and the people in it make it so electric and amazing like nothing I have experienced before.”
- Program Elements
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The elements of the program include:
- Event Management: Working with the association’s expo management team and on-site vendors to oversee a range of special events.
- Education Program: Working with IAAPA’s education staff to conduct the on-site logistics for the education programs and off-site tours (if applicable).
- Trade Show Support: Working with the expo management team, floor managers, and vendors in support of trade show logistics.
- Behind the Scenes Education: Providing a “behind the scenes” look at IAAPA’s tradeshow vendors. In addition, ambassadors are scheduled a specific list of EDUSessions to attend.
- Social Program: Ability to network with other peers in the industry as well as to make contact with facility operators in the amusement and attractions industry and interact with one of the premier trade show management teams in the industry.
IAAPA provides:
- An unforgettable and fun experience
- World class training
- Shared housing
- Daily breakfast and lunch
- Networking opportunities
- This exciting opportunity features a structured learning program, scheduled work hours (approximately 10+ hours per day), and a ticket to one of the largest attractions trade shows.
- Small per-diem for local transportation and additional meals (Asia and Orlando)
- Applicant Requirements
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Successful Ambassador Applicants will offer:
- Enthusiasm & initiative
- Hard work & complete dedication of their time during this event Professional appearance & "can do" attitude
- Outstanding Customer Service skills and experience
- Background or current studies in hospitality, event management, engineering, journalism, or related subjects
- Transportation to and from the Expo site. (Please be familiar with travel restrictions and requirements when traveling internationally as some locations require proof of negative COVID-19 test, vaccination, quarantining at your expense and/or restrictions based on country of origin or traveling from.)
- Full-time commitment including pre-show and through on-site dates (6-8 days)
- Health insurance and provide proof of coverage
- Must be 18 or older on or before the first day of the program
- In exchange for a valuable learning opportunity, successful candidates will provide energy, initiative, and a strong customer-focused attitude to improve the guest experience for all IAAPA attendees.
- Dates and Deadlines
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2024 Dates & Deadlines
February 2024
Applications open for all Expos31 March 2024
Deadline for IAAPA Expo Asia applications15 April 2024
Team selected for IAAPA Expo AsiaMay 2024
26-30 May: Ambassadors on-site for IAAPA Expo Asia 2024June 2024
30 June: Deadline for IAAPA Expo Europe applicationsJuly 2024
Team selected for IAAPA Expo Europe1 August 2024
Deadline for IAAPA Expo applicationsSeptember 2024
21-26 September: Ambassadors on-site for IAAPA Expo Europe 2024
Team selected for IAAPA Expo15-22 November 2024
Ambassadors on-site for IAAPA Expo 2024If you have any additional questions about the program, please contact the IAAPA Ambassador Program
