Summer work opportunities

Student ambassador supporting two summer school students in the engineering workshop

Our enthusiastic and diligent Student Ambassadors support the delivery of a range of summer school programmes for the College

Are you a current Imperial undergraduate student looking for work opportunities for summer 2023? Interested in working with young people aged 14-18 interested in STEM and Imperial?

Over the summer, the College coordinate Outreach and Global summer schools for groups of young people. These summer schools are packed with fun and exciting academic and social activities for participants and large numbers of Student Ambassadors are required to run these dynamic events. 

We're looking for Student Ambassadors to work as Academic (Day) and Pastoral (Evening/Night) mentors on these programmes. Key skills and attributes include:

  • Friendly and personable manner
  • Supportive and encouraging approach
  • Proactive team player
  • Clear and confident communicator
  • Ability to think on your feet
  • Good time management
  • Patient
  • Confident managing group dynamics
  • An appreciation for Health & Safety and Safeguarding issues (training is provided)
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On 15 March 2023 the Outreach and Global Summer Schools presented an overview of their events and work opportunities. This is a recording of that webinar.

Work opportunities information session

Recorded on 15 March 2023

Cherelle Allen (Outreach) and Claire Arnup (Global) outline the programmes running this summer and the associated work opportunities. Watch to find out more about roles and the selection process.

For a summary of the work opportunities available and details of how to apply, please see below.

Find out more and apply online

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Outreach Summer Schools

Outreach Summer Schools support UK students from underrepresented backgrounds in making informed choices about higher education and careers in STEM. Our Summer School Student Ambassadors support the delivery of hands-on practical sessions, skills development activities, social events and all aspects of summer school delivery.

Applications to work on Outreach summer schools have closed

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Global Summer School

Global Summer School welcomes more than 400 students, representing over 50 nationalities to Imperial every year. The two-week programme offers students a unique opportunity to develop their STEM subject knowledge and gain practical skills alongside likeminded students, while adding weight to their future university applications.

Applications to work on Global summer schools have closed