Seasonal Irish Heritage Guide & Info Officer

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

Job summary

Heritage Ireland is seeking enthusiastic Guides to join the Blasket Centre team in Dunquin, Co. Kerry. The seasonal role focuses on welcoming visitors, delivering engaging tours, and upholding safety and site rules.

Candidates should be fluent in Irish, knowledgeable about local heritage, and capable of working with diverse audiences. The position is a fixed-term contract with a role centered on public-facing education and visitor experience.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Irish is essential.
• Heritage awareness and an interest in history.
• Understanding of historical reasoning and research methods.

Responsibilities

• Protection of the site and safety of visitors.
• Welcoming visitors and providing site information.
• Developing and delivering engaging tours and exhibitions.
• Handling admissions, tickets, and sales of literature.
• Operational duties including outdoor supervision and invigilation.

Skills

Irish fluency

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Public speaking

Tools

ICT systems

Job description

Heritage Ireland is seeking enthusiastic Guides to join the Blasket Centre team in Dunquin, Co. Kerry. The seasonal role focuses on welcoming visitors, delivering engaging tours, and upholding safety and site rules.

Candidates should be fluent in Irish, knowledgeable about local heritage, and capable of working with diverse audiences. The position is a fixed-term contract with a role centered on public-facing education and visitor experience.