About the role
Position Title
Tour Guide (Student Position)
Location
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Department
Enrollment Services
Advertised Salary
$13.73
Summary of Position
Do you enjoy public speaking and answering questions? If so, becoming a tour guide allows you to do just that, with a flexible schedule. Tour Guides will give walking tours of campus, escort groups to and from various campus locations, and share their love of Ferris to prospective students that are coming to visit in a large group from schools or organizations. Based on semester, Tour Guides will also have a role with the Crimson and Gold program and Orientation.
Position Requirements
*Possess good public speaking skills
*Have strong knowledge of the University and be able to answer a variety of questions
*Must be comfortable with working outdoors
*Need at least 2 semesters of education at Ferris
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
*Offer presentations or campus tours
*Escort students and chaperones to various locations across campus
*Work campus events and Orientation programming
*Be able to walk a mile while talking
Additional Physical Requirements
Being able to walk at least a mile while talking.
Number of Positions Available
30
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume, Class Schedule
Job Close Date
February 13, 2027
EEO Statement
Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at