Kansas State Ambassador

 

Employer: Make48
Location: Hybrid (with state travel)
Reports to: Education and Partnership Teams

Applications Close October 15, 2025!

 

Position Overview

As the Kansas State Ambassador for Make48, you’ll help grow our presence across the state by connecting schools, nonprofits, and community sponsors. Your job is to bring more students into hands-on innovation experiences and build the local partnerships that make those programs possible.

Day to day, that means two things: (1) finding and managing sponsorships, and (2) recruiting schools to participate in Make48 challenges. You’ll work closely with our Education and Partnerships teams and play a key role in shaping how Make48 shows up in Kansas.

 

Key Responsibilities

As a Kansas State Ambassador, your focus is to expand Make48’s reach by connecting with both schools and sponsors. Your responsibilities fall into four areas:

 

Partnership Development

• Identify and connect with potential sponsors, schools, and nonprofits aligned with Make48’s mission.

• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing clients through regular communication and follow-up.

• Attend business and community events (including STEM conferences) to identify new sponsors and partners.

• Negotiate and manage sponsorship agreements in the $1,500-$10,000 range.

 

Community & School Engagement

• Recruit schools (middle, high, and college) to participate in Make48 programs.

• Organize and host teacher meet-ups and workshops to introduce the program.

• Build connections and trust with local makerspaces, collegiate partners, and nonprofits to further Make48’s mission.

• Represent Make48 at live Make48 events, STEM conferences, and educator gatherings to build awareness and connect with schools.

 

Support & Implementation

• Partner with schools and sponsors to launch and deliver Make48 programs.

• Respond to questions from educators and community partners, clearly explaining outcomes and value.

• Provide hands-on support during school implementation to ensure smooth adoption.

 

Communication & Reporting

• Collaborate and communicate daily with the Make48 Education Team to ensure school programs and recruitment strategies align with organizational goals.

• Provide quarterly and annual impact reports to demonstrate ROI to sponsors and other partners.

• Maintain updated and accurate records in the company CRM.

• Work independently while staying aligned with Education and Sales team goals.

 

Qualifications, Skill Sets & Experience

You’ll enjoy this role if…

• You like building relationships and expanding networks.

• You’re energized by connecting schools, nonprofits, and businesses to a common mission.

• You enjoy presenting, leading conversations, and bringing people together.

• You’re passionate about product development, STEM, entrepreneurship, innovation, makerspaces, and prototyping.

 

We’re looking for someone who can…

• Seek out and build a strong network of partner schools, organizations, and sponsors.

• Communicate clearly in writing and in front of groups of 50+.

• Listen to and address client concerns with professionalism and care.

• Manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines.

• Stay disciplined and focused in a remote work environment.

• Bounce back from rejection with resilience and professionalism.

• Solve problems on the fly and adapt in a fast-moving startup environment.

• Use AI and CRM tools comfortably to stay organized and efficient.

 

Other core expectations include…

• Join daily or weekly check-ins with the Sales Leader to review progress.

• Be available during business hours (8:00-4:00 CST) with some evenings/weekends for events.

• Travel across Kansas (about one week per month) plus up to 8 national events per year.

• Handle long and sometimes unpredictable hours during Make48 event weeks.

• Provide your own reliable transportation, computer, phone, and high-speed internet.

• Complete background checks and assessments if requested.

• Willing to complete personal or professional assessment tests if required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Position Type: Full-time, approximately 45 hours per week.

• Base Salary: $60,000 annual salary, plus benefits, travel allowance, and commission opportunities based on sponsorship sales.

• Onboarding & Review: All new hires start with a 3-month onboarding and review period. This time is designed to provide training, establish goals, and make sure the role is the right long-term fit for both you and Make48. Successful completion transitions into a 12-month renewable contract with annual reviews.

• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within the company, with potential for relocation into new roles as the organization expands.

• Work Environment: Hybrid role - primarily remote, with local travel to schools, sponsors, and community partners. You may also be asked to work up to three days per week in the Kansas City office.

• Travel: Average of one week per month in-state travel plus attendance at up to eight national events annually.
   

 

How to Apply

If you’re ready to help expand innovation opportunities for students across Kansas, we’d love to hear from you. Please fill out this application form.