Brand Ambassador

New York City, NY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelContract

Posted 20 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the in-person brand presence at events by engaging crowds, answering questions, and driving excitement for Shef, with quick training and flexible shifts as key workstreams.

  • Engage passersby and answer questions to spark brand interest
  • On-site onboarding and activation across multiple events

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Represent Shef at a fun, high-energy table or booth for a shift (typically 4–8 hours)
  • Chat up passersby, answer questions, and get people excited about the brand
  • Help interested folks get started right there on the spot
  • Bring good energy — you set the tone for how people experience Shef that day
  • Quick, easy training before your first event so you feel confident and prepared

Requirements

  • Genuinely enjoy talking to strangers — you make people feel comfortable and welcome
  • Outgoing and confident — you don't wait for people to come to you, you go say hi
  • Adaptable — busy events move fast and you roll with it, reading the room as you go
  • Dependable — when you commit to a shift, you show up ready to go
  • No marketing experience or degree required
  • This is a great fit for people with a background in retail, hospitality, serving/bartending, brand ambassador work, or anyone who's naturally the friend who talks to everyone at the party — including students with flexible schedules
  • Availability for weekday and weekend events; dates will be shared in advance
  • Full-day shifts preferred, but half-day availability is also possible

Benefits

  • Starting at $20/hour, plus bonus opportunities for top performers
  • Paid training
  • Flexible, pick-your-shifts scheduling once you're onboarded
  • Must have availability for weekday and weekend events; dates will be shared in advance
  • Full-day shifts preferred, but half-day availability is also possible
  • Events will run through the end of the year, so we're looking to build a small team of people interested in working multiple events
  • A fun, social way to spend a weekend — great food, good energy, and a team that has your back
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Shef

4.2 Glassdoor

At Shef, we’re bringing humanity back to mealtime by connecting consumers with talented chefs in their community. By introducing the sharing economy to the dinner table, we create meaningful economic opportunities for chefs while making homemade meals more accessible and affordable. Shefs on the platform craft menus inspired by their passion and expertise, preparing meals in small batches and delivering them to your door—so you can enjoy the warmth of a homemade meal without the hassle.

Founded in 2019
San Francisco, California, USA
410 employees (23 in marketing)
75% recommend to a friend
83% CEO approval

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
14 (3% of company)
Median Tenure
1.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$109.3M
Last Raise
$7M
Series B, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2023
    Debt Financing • $7M
  • Mar 2023
    Series B • $73.5M
  • Jun 2021
    Series A • $20M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
261.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$295.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
21.6%
Direct
41.2%
Referral
2.1%
Social
1.5%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~411
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Brand Ambassador

Shef · New York City, NY · On-site