Instagram Ambassadors -Encourage exploring Arizona's outdoors

Use Your Phone to Combat Youth Mental Health Crisis

Are You An Arizona Explorer?

If you love discovering Arizona's outdoor activities, snapping photos with your phone, and believe in the healing power of nature for kids' mental health—we need you on our social media team!

The Mission

Be Outdoors Arizona is tackling the youth mental health crisis by reconnecting children with nature. Research proves outdoor experiences reduce anxiety, improve mood, and build resilience. We're the bridge connecting Arizona families with 250+ organizations offering nature-based activities that transform young lives.

Your role: Help us inspire families to choose nature over screens by showcasing the incredible outdoor opportunities available across Arizona.

What You'll Do

Instagram Content Management (Super Easy!):

• • Post pre-made content from our Google Drive folder (photos, captions, graphics—all provided!)
  • Follow a simple posting calendar guide
  • Engage with our 250+ partner organizations (like, comment, share their posts)
  • Optional: Contribute your own Arizona outdoor photos and videos (with full credit!)
  • Optional: Attend fun Arizona events to capture behind-the-scenes content

Everything is provided—you don't have to create content from scratch!

What We Provide

✅ All content ready to post - Google Drive folder with photos, captions, and posting schedule

✅ Complete training - Scripts, guidelines, and coaching included

✅ Bi-monthly team meetings - Purpose, tasks, training, and community

✅ Recognition for your work - Rewards for dedication and contribution

✅ Resume builder - Professional recommendations provided

✅ Growth opportunity - Eligible for paid part-time positions as we grow

✅ Flexible schedule - Work remotely on your own time

Perfect For

• • Arizona residents or Southwest US volunteers who know the local outdoor scene
  • Social media enthusiasts who want meaningful work
  • Outdoor lovers who want to share their passion
  • Anyone who cares about kids' mental and physical health
  • Photography/videography hobbyists looking to build portfolio
  • Students seeking resume-building volunteer experience
  • People who want to explore more of Arizona while making a difference

Skills Needed

• • Basic Instagram knowledge (posting, commenting, liking)
  • Smartphone with camera
  • Enthusiasm for outdoor recreation and nature
  • Reliable communication and ability to meet posting schedule
  • Passion for helping families discover outdoor activities

No professional experience required—just enthusiasm and reliability!

Time Commitment

Flexible: 2-4 hours per week

• • Post content 2-3 times per week (15-20 minutes per post)
  • Engage with partner content (30-60 minutes per week)
  • Attend bi-monthly virtual team meetings (1 hour)
  • Optional: Attend Arizona events for content creation

Why This Opportunity Rocks

🌵 Explore Arizona - Discover new outdoor activities, trails, and events

📸 Showcase your creativity - Share your photos and get credited

💪 Build real skills - Social media management, content creation, community engagement

🎯 Make measurable impact - Reach 11,000+ followers and 750+ new website visitors monthly

🤝 Join a mission-driven team - Work with passionate volunteers who care about kids

⚡ Path to paid work - Eligible for part-time paid positions as we expand

📝 Resume boost - Professional recommendations and documented experience

The Impact

Every post you share helps a family discover an outdoor activity that could change a child's relationship with nature. You're part of a movement to:

• • Reduce excessive screen time in Arizona youth
  • Improve mental and physical health through nature connection
  • Build the next generation of environmental stewards
  • Support 250+ conservation organizations doing critical work

About Be Outdoors Arizona Foundation

We're Arizona's only comprehensive calendar connecting families with outdoor activities from conservation, youth, and environmental organizations. As a strategic partner with Social Prescribing USA, we're pioneering nature-based solutions to the mental health crisis.