Job Description

Part Time - Tour Guide

The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time - Tour Guide at our Bryan Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

Job Summary

Provide general information, explanations, directions and guide visitors to services for the campus/college. Give campus tours to prospective students, parents, visitors and communicate their enthusiasm about Blinn College. Provide clerical office duties for the office of Prospective Student Relations.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Provide walking tours of campus to prospective students, parents, and visitors. Following a pre-determined route, tours can take up to 1 hour 15 minutes, sometimes in inclement weather. During the busy season, multiple tours per day are possible.
2. Provide general information, explanations, directions and guide services for the campus/college
3. Maintain consistent and effective level of professionalism with prospective students, parents and visitors and have good time management skills.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications

1. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
2. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written communication with the ability to work with diverse groups of people and personalities
3. Ability to memorize and recite facts clearly and accurately
4. Ability to walk long distances throughout the day

Minimum Competencies

1. Ability to work well in a team environment
2. Must be enthusiastic, committed to Blinn’s mission and values while enjoying working with people and sharing your enthusiasm for Blinn College with prospective students, parents and visitors.
3. Maintain an established work schedule. Available to work between 6 and up to but no more than 19 hours per week
4. Ability to make individual and group presentations

Preferred Qualifications

1. Current or past student of Blinn College

Preferred Competencies

Special Notes To Applicants

Moderate lifting, 15 to 44 lbs., Light lifting, under 15 lbs., Moderate carrying, 15 to 44 lbs., Light carrying, under 15 lbs., Walking, Standing, Sitting, Climbing stairs, Operating office equipment, Hearing (with aid), Hearing (without aid), Seeing, Repeated bending, Simple grasping, Stooping, Writing, Counting, Reading, Telling time, Heavy lifting, 45 to 70 lbs., Heavy carrying, 45 to 70 lbs., Straight pulling, Pulling hand over hand, Reaching above shoulder, Twisting, Pushing.

Walking long distances throughout the day.

Working outside, working inside, working in excessive heat, working closely with others, working alone, working in excessive cold, working in excessive humidity.

Maximum up to 19 hours per week

Job Type: Part Time

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Hourly Wage

Salary or Wage: $15.00 hour

Grade: A13

Division: Student Services

Department: Prospective Student Relations

Location: Bryan Campus

Target Hire Date: 1/4/2027

The Blinn College District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.