The Visitors Center is seeking applications for tour leaders.
Tour leaders are responsible for providing a warm and hospitable welcome to each WVU visitor during daily campus tours at both our Downtown and Evansdale locations for visiting families, as well as give a student's perspective of what it's like to be a true Mountaineer. Tour leaders also display pride and professionalism while representing themselves and WVU. In an effort to be representative of the WVU student population, the Visitors Center seeks students from all majors, cultural backgrounds, and extracurricular experiences to serve as Tour leaders.
Job description:
Serve as a resource for campus visitors, faculty, staff, and students on all aspects of the WVU community.
Staff the Visitors Center, handling walk-in and telephone inquires as assigned.
Lead year-round tours of campus.
Maintain accurate statistics on users of the Center, information requested, and current issues of the day.
Serve as a positive, enthusiastic, professional ambassador for WVU.
Participate in an ongoing training program about the University.
Requirements to become a tour leader:
Must have completed at least two semesters at WVU.
Must have excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
Must possess the ability to represent WVU effectively to members of varying constituencies (visitors, prospective students, VIPs, current students, faculty, staff, etc.).
Must have the ability to work without direct supervision.
Must have a positive, enthusiastic demeanor.
Must be committed to the institution and the responsibilities of the position.
Must agree to be available to work some weekends, holidays and student recesses.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
This is a paid position.
Apply to be a WVU Visitor Center Tour Leader.