Job Title: Mandarin Speaking Student Tour Guides: WELCOME WEEK ‘25
Reporting to: Community Coordinator
Place of Work: The University of York Student Centre, James College, Newton Way, York, YO10 5DD
Contract Type: Fixed term for September 2025
Hours of Work: 10-15 for the full contract (Please see below for set dates/times that are required)
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Closing date: Thursday 21st August 2025 at 5pm
A short zoom or phone interview may be held following the application deadline.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Are you passionate about York’s beautiful city and our campus? Do you want to help international students learn more about their new city and University? We are looking for Mandarin speaking tour guides to help lead our Campus and City Tours for International Students during Welcome Week!

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As an International Student Tour Guide, you will play a key role in welcoming new international students to the University of York. You will lead campus and city-centre tours, provide insights into student life, and help new students navigate their new environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead campus tours for new international students in Mandarin
• Provide information about where to find University facilities, services, and resources.
• Lead city tours showing key places in the city centre, exploring York’s culture, history and social spaces
• Providing a welcoming and interactive environment for fellow students

ESSENTIAL ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluent in Mandarin
• Student at University of York
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic about helping others.
• Reliable and able to commit to scheduled tour times.