Conference Ambassador
Conference ambassadors live and work on campus during the summer to support University Housing's many camps and conferences.
Become a Conference Ambassador
Our conference ambassadors (CA) are key members of the University Housing Conference Services team. The CA is responsible for providing the highest possible customer service experience for guests staying on campus as part of a summer camp or conference.
Summer guests include adult/youth conferences, athletic camps, special events and university academic programs. CAs report to the assistant director for conference services and work collaboratively with all University Housing staff.
This is a live-in position and CAs work approximately 20-40 hours per week with night and weekend shifts required.
Dates of Employment
The start date is Sunday, May 12, 2024 and the end date will be Friday, July 26, 2024. There will be an opportunity for a select group of CAs to work until Sunday, August 4, 2024 to assist with fall intersession check-ins and duty coverage.
Availability
Required training dates are Monday, May 13th through Wednesday, May 15th. Additionally, the following dates require full staff participation: May 16-June 9, 2024
All vacations must receive prior approval from the assistant director for conference services.
The application to apply will be available later this fall.
A Day in the Life
"Being a CA helped me grow in so many ways, and I was also able to find some lifelong friends too!"
— Chesney Snedker, CA — Summer 2024
Job Duties
Making beds, working the front desk and helping campers and conference attendees is all in a day's work for our conference ambassadors.
General Position Duties
- Serve as an ambassador for conference services, University Housing and the University of Arkansas
- Provide a top-tier customer service experience for all internal and external constituents
- Exhibit well-versed adaptability and critical thinking skills
- Regularly update, meet and communicate with assigned senior conference ambassador, assistant director for conference services and other University Housing and University of Arkansas staff
- Serve in an on-call duty rotation
- Abide by all University Housing and University of Arkansas policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Administrative Duties and Building Operations
- Serve as a resource for conference guests and administrators
- Perform front desk duties, including answering phone, checking out equipment, assisting guests, etc.
- Execute conference check-in/out procedures
- Utilize conference software programming
- Attend ongoing professional development opportunities
- Implement Building Service Standards
- Responsible for proper use of University Housing retainer keys
Job Benefits
- $13 per hour with the potential for overtime
- Great customer service experience
- Flexible work schedules
- On-campus summer housing
Qualifications and Requirements
- Must be a student enrolled at the University of Arkansas for the Spring 2024 semester
- Enrollment is not required for Summer 2024. However, CAs may enroll in three hours during the first five weeks and six hours during the second five weeks
- CAs may not enroll in May intersession courses due to conference schedule conflicts
- Enrollment in Fall 2024 courses is preferred
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
Conferences Timeline
| Date and Time | Timeline Phase |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | Application Opens |
| Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 | Application Closes |
| Feb. 10-14, 2025 | Interview Process |
| Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Estimated Notification Date |
| Sunday, May 11, 2025 — 8 a.m. to noon | Staff Move-in |
| May 12-14, 2025 — 8 a.m. | Mandatory Training |
| Saturday, May 17, 2025 | First Conference Group Arrives |
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Jimmy Bowie, assistant director for conference services, at jbowie@uark.edu or 479-575-7764.