Position Title:
Tour Guide (Student Position)
Location:
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Department:
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:
20
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume, Class Schedule
Job Close Date:
June 1, 2026
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. 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 ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
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:
20
Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume, Class Schedule
Job Close Date:
June 1, 2026
EEO Statement:
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. 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 ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.