Card Wildlife Student Asst (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University College of Business invites applications for a Card Wildlife Center Tour Guide (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI. The role includes greeting visitors and guiding tours, with duties spanning education, marketing, community outreach, and general facility maintenance.

Minimum requirements include effective interpersonal and communication skills; candidates should enjoy interacting with a diverse public and be comfortable answering questions about wildlife displays.

Qualifications

• Greeting visitors and guiding tours of the Card Wildlife Center.
• Assist in duties related to education, marketing, community outreach, and general maintenance of the facility.
• Ability to interact positively with visitors of varying ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and guide tours of the Card Wildlife Center.
• Assist with education, marketing and community outreach activities as needed; help maintain the facility.
• Answer questions about mounts on display; basic wildlife biology knowledge is preferred.
• Interact positively with visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Public interaction

Job description

Job no: 498357

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Card Wildlife Center Tour Guide (Student Position)

Department: Card Wildlife Center

Advertised Salary: $13.73-$13.99

Summary of Position: Student workers will be responsible for greeting visitors and guiding tours of the center. Workers will also be required to assist in duties related to education, marketing, community outreach, and general maintenance of the facility.

Position Type: Possess basic computer and office skills

• Effective interpersonal skills


• Good written and oral communication skills Essential Duties/Responsibilities: - Workers will also be required to assist in duties related to education, marketing, community outreach, and general maintenance of the facility


• The ability to interact positively with visitors of varying ages and backgrounds is required.


• Workers will be able to answer questions about the mounts on display, a basic knowledge of wildlife biology is preferred. Number of Positions Available: 1 Documents Needed to Apply: Resume/Class Schedule Job Close Date: December 12, 2026 EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. 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. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

Advertised: 21 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 12 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time