Seasonal Guide & Visitor Experience Officer

Heritage Ireland; Kilmacurragh; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Heritage Ireland at National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh invites applications for a seasonal Guide/Information Officer. The role focuses on visitor reception, safety, and guiding tours while promoting the site’s heritage and story.

Candidates must be fluent in English, have heritage awareness, and be comfortable engaging diverse audiences on-site and online. Interviews are likely in November/December; contracts range from 3 to 9 months.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is essential.
• Heritage awareness and interest in history is desirable.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences on-site and online.
• Must be at least 18 years old on 1 January 2027; retirement at 70.
• Sound judgement and safety awareness are important.

Responsibilities

• Protection of the site and safety of visitors.
• Reception, tickets, and sales of literature/posters.
• Give guided tours and develop tour commentary with supervisors.
• Event management and handling enquiries.
• Maintain reception area and site facilities.
• Operate AV equipment and assist visitors with information.

Skills

Fluency in English

Heritage awareness

Audience engagement

Teamwork

Communication skills

ICT systems

Health and safety awareness

Age 18+ requirement

Tools

ICT systems

Job description

Heritage Ireland at National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh invites applications for a seasonal Guide/Information Officer. The role focuses on visitor reception, safety, and guiding tours while promoting the site’s heritage and story.

Candidates must be fluent in English, have heritage awareness, and be comfortable engaging diverse audiences on-site and online. Interviews are likely in November/December; contracts range from 3 to 9 months.