Seasonal Heritage Guide & Visitor Information Officer

Heritage Ireland; Rathfarnham; Vor Ort; EUR 44.083.000 - 45.874.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Heritage Ireland at Rathfarnham Castle is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our seasonal Guide Team. You will welcome visitors, present the site’s history, and support safe, enjoyable experiences for people from Ireland and abroad.

The role covers site protection, reception duties, and the development of exhibitions and tours. You’ll work as part of a team, deliver engaging commentary, handle bookings and tickets, and contribute to educational activities and events.

Qualifikationen

• Fluency in English.
• Heritage awareness and an appreciation and interest in history.
• Ability to engage with a programme for diverse audiences, individuals and communities, on-site and on-line.
• At least 18 years of age on 1st January 2027.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with ICT systems and procedures.

Aufgaben

• Protection of the site: Ensuring that any rules for visitors are observed; supervising visitors to maintain order and safety.
• Visitor reception & related issues: Welcoming visitors, issuing admissions, handling bookings and inquiries.
• Promotion and interpretation of the Site: Developing tour commentary, giving guided tours, adapting tours for groups.
• In addition, post may perform other duties and contribute to post development.
• Interviews will most likely take place in person during November/December; contracts will vary in length from 3 to 9 months.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Jobbeschreibung

Heritage Ireland at Rathfarnham Castle is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our seasonal Guide Team. You will welcome visitors, present the site’s history, and support safe, enjoyable experiences for people from Ireland and abroad.

The role covers site protection, reception duties, and the development of exhibitions and tours. You’ll work as part of a team, deliver engaging commentary, handle bookings and tickets, and contribute to educational activities and events.