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CcRE Booth Ambassador - SCA Expo 2025
Houston, TX 
April 25 - 27, 2025


About CCRE

The Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity (CCRE) is dedicated to fostering racial equity in the coffee industry by empowering Black entrepreneurs and professionals. Our mission is to dismantle barriers to entry, provide access to education and mentorship, and create a more inclusive and just industry.

The SCA Expo is a major opportunity for CCRE to engage with industry professionals, sponsors, and stakeholders who support our mission.

Position Overview

We seek two dedicated and engaging Booth Ambassadors to represent the organization at the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Expo in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate is a fast learner, personable, comfortable engaging with attendees, and capable of managing booth logistics. The Ambassadors will work shifts to ensure continuous booth coverage.

Qualified candidates must be available for all three days of the event and pre- and post-event preparations. This position requires the ability to interview and complete training virtually.

Compensation: $20 per hour

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary CCRE representative at the booth during assigned shifts, engaging with attendees and answering questions about the organization’s mission and initiatives

  • Assist in pre-event planning, including reviewing exhibitor materials and making recommendations

  • Coordinate with volunteers and vendors to ensure smooth booth operations

  • Provide marketing input for booth content and pre-event promotions through social media and the CCRE newsletter

  • Handle booth setup and breakdown, ensuring proper staffing coverage

  • Gather attendee interest and facilitate follow-ups with potential partners and sponsors

  • Contribute to creating a post-event survey for vendor participants

  • Provide feedback and recommendations for future events

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to stand for long periods throughout the event.

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (for booth setup, materials, and supplies).

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Must be based in the Houston, TX, metropolitan area.

  • Outgoing personality with strong communication skills.

  • Experience in event management, marketing, or customer service is a plus.

  • Passion for racial equity, social justice, and coffee industry engagement preferred.

  • Ability to work independently and proactively.

  • Must be eligible to work as an independent contractor.

  • Willingness to assist vendors who are exhibiting at the booth

Interested candidates should submit their application as soon as possible. No prior experience in the coffee industry is required, but candidates should be professional, reliable, and comfortable engaging with event attendees.

How to Apply

Click here 👉 CCRE Booth Ambassador Application to apply and upload your resume.
Interested candidates must submit their application by March 7, 2025.
If unable to upload a resume, applicants may email their resume to info@coffeeforequity.org with the subject line: “CCRE Booth Ambassador Application.”

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

For any questions, please email info@coffeeforequity.org.