About this role
Position Overview
The FMS Tour Ambassador supports the Film & Media Studies department by leading tours of Summerfield Hall for prospective students and their families. Working closely with the Administrative Associate, the ambassador helps create a welcoming first impression of the department and its production spaces, including the Sound Stage, Recording Studio, Production Classroom, and Computer Lab. This appointment begins in Spring 2027.
Job Description
70% - Tour Coordination & Facilitation
- Coordinate with the Administrative Associate to schedule and conduct tours on a regular basis.
- Lead engaging and informative tours of FMS facilities for prospective students and visitors.
- Represent the department in a professional and welcoming manner.
10% - Tour Preparation & Support
- Assist with preparing spaces for tours, including organizing materials and tidying shared areas.
- Help assemble informational materials for prospective students.
10% - Other Duties as Assigned
- Complete other duties as assigned, including acting as a backup for the student hourly office assistant and helping table at events approximately once a semester.
10% - Physical Requirements
- Standing and walking for extended periods, including navigating stairs.
- Light cleaning tasks such as sweeping, dusting, and organizing spaces.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a graduate student or an undergraduate student with an FMS major or minor, enrolled at the freshman level or above, as indicated in the application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with FMS production spaces and equipment, including the Sound Stage, Recording Studio, Production Classroom, and Computer Lab, as indicated in application materials.
- Completion of at least one FMS production course, as indicated in application materials.
Position Requirements
- Availability to work during one or more of the following times: Mondays or Wednesdays between 11:00am-1:30pm, or Fridays between 11:00am-4:00pm.
- During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours.
For summer periods the student hourly must:
- (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or
- (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or
- (3) be enrolled in summer session or
- (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.
Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
- (1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
- (2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes a resume or CV and a cover letter that outlines your qualifications, class schedule, and work availability. Please apply online and submit all required materials. Only complete applications will be considered. Application Review begins December 8th, 2026.
Contact Information to Applicants
Rhiannon Cusolito [email protected]
Work Schedule
6 to 12 hours per week, to be arranged between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with shifts of at least two consecutive hours.
Disclaimer
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