by Yvonne Gibbs, Prescott Frontier Days® volunteer
Welcome to the third annual Junior Ambassador Program for the Prescott Frontier Days World’s Oldest Rodeo! We are looking for motivated students or student athletes to be ambassadors to the youth community of Yavapai County.
Applicants must be 18 or younger, in high school and have a driver’s license. Applicants do not have to compete in rodeo events.
Junior Ambassador team members receive scholarships, access to rodeo and business professionals for personal/professional development, credit hours for community service, exclusive discounts and rodeo swag.
Essential skills for an ambassadorship are: adaptability to various schedules, great communication abilities, self-motivation and being ready to roll up their sleeves for physical and mental activities.
Sahalie Maurer, Junior Ambassador in 2024 writes:
“The Junior Ambassador program was such an amazing opportunity! I personally love the aspect of working hands-on with the livestock, specifically the horses, and I love social media and public outreach work, and I am so grateful that I got to expand in both areas within the program this year!
“From running the social media during rodeo week and working closely with the media personals, to helping the pickup men wash and prep their horses for each performance of the rodeo, to networking with business owners and community members in the 1888 Buckle Club, learning how to run merchandise sales, and getting the true behind-the-scenes look at rodeo production. Every moment was so fun and helped me develop and hone skills both in the rodeo industry and to apply to any future career or endeavor.
“The program helped develop and deepen my passion for the rodeo industry and has confirmed for me that I want to continue to work in the rodeo industry! This program gave me the skills, experience, networks and connections so that I may successfully pursue a career in rodeo production and the program gave me the opportunity of a lifetime to receive experience in the industry and witness the excitement of rodeo prep and rodeo week firsthand!”
Applications for the 2025 Junior Ambassador program will be accepted through March 1; applicants will be notified by April 1.
To receive a Junior Ambassador Program package, please contact the Prescott Frontier Days rodeo office at 928.445.3103. A completed application, cover
letter and resume and interview are required.
For assistance, contact the rodeo office or email
pfdyouth@worldsoldestrodeo.com.
