Museum Receptionist - CE Scheme - Waterford City & County Council

Waterford City & County Council; Waterford City Metropolitan District; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government office seeks a Museum Receptionist in Waterford. This role involves dealing with the public, operating the till, and ensuring smooth guided tours. No experience is required, and accredited training will be provided. Flexibility is necessary as the museum operates 7 days a week. Interested candidates should apply through the provided email.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to deal with the public courteously and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with the public in a welcoming and courteous fashion.
• Operating the till system and handling payments.
• Answering the phone professionally.
• Distributing audio guides and ensuring visitor satisfaction.
• Organising tours and maintaining the reception area.

Job description

Location

BISHOP'S PALACE, The Mall, Waterford, Co. Waterford, X91 E279

Eligibility

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity; no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

• Dealing with the public in a welcoming and courteous fashion.
• Operating the till system, issuing museum tickets, handling cash and credit cards.
• Answering the phone in a professional and polite manner.
• Handing out audio guides while explaining how they work to visitors.
• Organising guides and staff so that guided tours run on time.
• Cleaning and maintaining reception and retail space in the museum.
• Working between Bishop's Palace Museum and Medieval Museum; when reception is not busy, ensuring visitors are satisfied and guiding themselves around the museum.
• Adapting to open schedule: Waterford Treasures is open 7 days a week, including bank holidays; staff need to be flexible.

CVs can be sent to [e-mail].

Application Method

Please apply to this vacancy by the following means: #CES-2420183 – Museum Receptionist.

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This programme is for jobseekers that are in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment and those transferring from a social welfare scheme. Full eligibility details are available here.

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