{"id":506,"date":"2024-04-17T09:24:04","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T13:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife-wds-prd.utk.edu\/housing\/?page_id=506"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:25:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:25:24","slug":"vols-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/housing\/about-us\/student-employment\/vols-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Vols at Home Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Calling the University of Tennessee home immerses our students in the Volunteer family. Our Vols @ Home team helps incoming and current students find their place on campus, with on-campus living as an integral component to the UT experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Vols @ Home team work in various areas of marketing, recruitment, graphic design, and photography, immersing themselves into what living on campus is all about. Now is your chance to help others call our campus home sweet home!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"orange-mark\">Tours and Special Events Team<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Tours and Special Events team focuses on providing housing tours to prospective students and families, tabling at admissions information fairs, and staffing special events for University Housing. As a Tours and Special Events team member, your campus room may be used as a showroom for on-campus special group tours. Team members will gain experience in public speaking, marketing, and customer service.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-0\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> View the Tours and Special Events Team Position Description<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Information Fairs<\/strong> &#8211; Tours &amp; Special Events team members will participate in University of Tennessee information fairs, tabling on Pedestrian Walkway and student panels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tours<\/strong> &#8211; Tours &amp; Special Events team members will lead residence hall tours. Assigned days\/times are to be determined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Show Room<\/strong> &#8211; As a Tours &amp; Special Events team member, your room may be used as a showroom for on-campus special group tours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Events<\/strong> &#8211; Tours &amp; Special Events team members will be required to work special events, including Open House events (Big Orange Preview, Honors events, etc.), Opening Weekend of each semester to assist students and parents as they move into their new Rocky Top Community. A calendar of dates will be distributed during training.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creative Marketing Services<\/strong> &#8211; Acting as the student voice, team members will meet with the Marketing and Communications team to preview and offer advice on marketing campaigns and how to best reach students and parents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Video &amp; Photography<\/strong> &#8211; As a Vols @ Home team member, you may be a part of videos and photo campaigns to help with the experience of calling UT Home Sweet Home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Office Hours<\/strong> &#8211; Vols@Home team members will hold regular office hours to complete team projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Staff Meetings<\/strong> &#8211; Vols@Home team members will be required to attend regularly scheduled staff meetings. A specific time, day, and location will be determined based on the group\u2019s availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Position Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Reside in on-campus housing at the University of Tennessee for at least 1 full academic semester.<\/li>\n<li>Must be a current undergraduate student in good academic and conduct standing.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain full-time student status and a minimum 2.5 institutional cumulative grade point average during their period of employment.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated excellent public communication and interpersonal skills.<\/li>\n<li>Organization and time management skills.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to effectively and positively represent the University of Tennessee and University Housing.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of resources and services at the University of Tennessee and University Housing.<\/li>\n<li>Well-rounded beyond the classroom learning experiences at the University of Tennessee.<\/li>\n<li>Exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline, and self-confidence.<\/li>\n<li>Must pass a background check.<\/li>\n<li>Possess a current, valid driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Priority on-campus housing for both fall and spring semesters.<\/li>\n<li>Summer employment with summer housing opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>University Housing promotional materials and uniform.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to develop marketing, communication, and leadership skills.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent social and networking opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Transferable professional skills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hourly pay rate: $12.00 per hour.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Additional Notes:<\/h3>\n<p>Vols@Home team members may participate in additional\/outside employment with approval. Vols@Home team members must remain in good conduct standing for the duration of employment.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To apply, please <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">email <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your cover letter, resume, available start date, and projected class sched<\/span>ule to <a href=\"mailto:housingtours@utk.edu\">housingtours@utk.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"orange-mark\">Content Management Team<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Content Management team will assist the Administrative Services area and the graduate assistant for marketing and communications with the implementation of a comprehensive communications plan for University Housing, including social media management, assist with department communications, assist with recruitment efforts, and special projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-1\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-1\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-1-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-1-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> View the Content Management Team Position Description<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"custom-collapse-1-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Inbound Marketing<\/strong> \u2013 Content Marketing assistants (CMAs) members are responsible for building an editorial calendar highlighting residence hall programs, residents, and department initiatives. CMAs will act as liaisons to residence halls and department units, providing opportunities to tell our story.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Social Media<\/strong> \u2013 Responsible for the day-to-day moderation of all social media channels. CMAs will engage with relevant discussions about our campus and department.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creative Marketing Services<\/strong> \u2013 Acting as the student voice, team members will meet with the Marketing and Communications team to preview and offer advice on marketing campaigns and how to best reach students and parents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Events<\/strong> &#8211; Required to work special events, including Open House events (Big Orange Preview, Honors events, etc.), Opening Weekend of each semester, to assist students and parents as they move into their new Rocky Top Community. A calendar of dates will be distributed during training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Video &amp; Photography<\/strong> &#8211; As a team member, you may be a part of videos and photo campaigns to help with the experience of calling UT Home Sweet Home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Hours<\/strong> &#8211; Vols@Home team members will hold regular office hours to complete team projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Staff Meetings<\/strong> &#8211; Vols@Home team members will be required to attend regularly scheduled staff meetings. A specific time, day, and location will be determined based on the group\u2019s availability<\/p>\n<h3>Position Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Reside in on-campus housing at the University of Tennessee for at least 1 full academic semester.<\/li>\n<li>Must be a current undergraduate student in good academic and conduct standing.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain full-time student status and a minimum 2.5 institutional cumulative grade point average during their period of employment.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated excellent public communication and interpersonal skills.<\/li>\n<li>Organization and time management skills.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to effectively and positively represent the University of Tennessee and University Housing.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of resources and services at the University of Tennessee and University Housing.<\/li>\n<li>Well-rounded beyond the classroom learning experiences at the University of Tennessee.<\/li>\n<li>Exhibit leadership, initiative, dependability, discipline, and self-confidence. Must pass a background check.<\/li>\n<li>Possess a current, valid driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Priority on-campus housing for both fall and spring semesters.<\/li>\n<li>Summer employment with summer housing opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>University Housing promotional materials and uniform.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to develop marketing, communication, and leadership skills.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent social and networking opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Transferable professional skills.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hourly pay rate: $13.00 per hour<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Additional Notes<\/h3>\n<p>Vols@Home team members may participate in additional\/outside employment with approval. 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