Become a Tour Leader

Student Staff Responsibilities and Expectations

Visitors Center student staff will:

• Serve as an information resource and UGA ambassador for campus visitors, faculty, staff, and students.
• Staff the Visitors Center’s information desk, handling walk-in and telephone inquiries as assigned; expect to work approximately 5–10 hours per week.
• Lead tours of the campus year-round.
• Research and update campus information to keep resources current.
• Attend mandatory biweekly staff meetings and required training sessions.

Application Requirements

Students interested in applying to become a Visitors Center tour leader must:

• Be a currently enrolled UGA undergraduate who will not graduate prior to Spring, 2026.
• Have a valid driver’s license. 
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be able to represent the University of Georgia effectively to numerous audiences (visitors, prospective students, current students, faculty, and staff).
• Be able to work without direct supervision.
• Have a positive, enthusiastic attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Have a commitment to the institution and responsibilities of the position (occasional weekend assignment should be expected).

Important Notes

• First-round, group interviews will take place in person shortly after the application deadline. Second-round, individual interviews will be conducted in person the week after group interviews.
• Those selected to join the Visitors Center staff are required to participate in an in-person training session on Sunday, December 8.
• All newly selected staff must be available in-person for at least two hours a week of training for a six-week period in spring semester.
• All newly selected staff must commit to working at the Visitors Center for at least four weeks next summer—any combination of weeks between May 19 and August 12.