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Join Our Team

The application for 2024 Student Guides is now closed. Our team will follow up with those who interviewed by March 1st!

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For Trailhead 2024, we will hire for the following positions:

  • Trailhead Student Director (1 position)
  • Trailhead Student Guides (10 positions) 

Trailhead Student Guides

Applications for Trailhead 2024 Student Guides is open January 29 - February 16 at 5:00pm.

Click here for the full job description.

Click here for the Student Director full job description.

What the role consists of:

  • Work with another student guide as a team
  • Guide, support, and facilitate conversation for a small group of 8-10 incoming students
  • Facilitate icebreakers, developmental activities, and meaningful conversation within small groups 
  • Participating in all large-group sessions, meals, and other scheduled events
  • Student Guides should be excited to help incoming students learn about service and leadership and connect with others as they begin their journey at Appalachian State

What is the time commitment?

  • Spring trainings (three 2 hour sessions)
  • In-person summer training: July 13-15 (all day/overnight)
  • Trailhead Experience: July 16-20 (all day/overnight)

Will I be compensated? 

Yes. You will be paid $9.50/hour. Additionally, you will not be charged for housing or meals during the Trailhead Guide training or Trailhead Experience.

When can I apply?

The application process for the Student Guide position will begin early in the spring semester. The application is open from the end of January to mid-February with interviews and selection being held shortly after.  You will be able to find the most detailed job position description here and can find the application on this site when it becomes available.


Contact Us

Rm. 138, Plemmons Student Union
P.O. Box 32145
263 Locust Street
Boone, NC 28608
Fax: (828) 262-8078

Hours: 
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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