Campus and Visitor Relations serves as the welcoming front door to University of Wisconsin-Madison and the official destination for campus and community information.
CAVR strives to provide a top-notch student employment experience. Our work would not be possible without our student employees – they are at the center of all we do. Rock the red polo and get paid for making a difference in this high impact leadership role while joining a vibrant community of 100+ student leaders.
We are currently hiring for guides to work during summer 2026!
Starting Pay Rate: $16/ hour + Retention Increases
Hiring Timeline
- Applications Due: Wednesday, March 18th
- Rolling Interviews: Early-Mid April
- New Guide Kick-Off: Friday, May 1st
- New Guide Training: May 18-21st
Information Guide – APPLY HERE
Tour Guide – APPLY HERE
Although we work as a team, these are separate positions. You can apply to both roles but would only be selected for one.
Applications due Wednesday, March 18th at 11:55pm
Applications do not require a resume or a cover letter. They do include three short response questions so we can learn about you and your Wisconsin experience. Reach out to guidehiring@uwmad.wisc.edu with any questions about our application or interview process.
Student Hourly Positions
Information guides
Information Guides act as ambassadors by answering questions at our campus and community information desks via phone, in person, and email. They strive to provide a positive first impression as the front line representatives at Union South, Memorial Union, and the Discovery Building.
Tour guides
Tour Guides act as ambassadors by leading the iconic and impactful campus tour. They provide daily campus tours specially designed for prospective, transfer and admitted students and their families/guests as well as customized tours for specialty groups.
Suite staff
Suite Staff interns serve in administrative, marketing, or frontline service roles that support one or more of our programs. They also lead special projects and assist with operations and employee engagement functions.
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