Tour Guide - CE Scheme - EDGEWORTHSTOWN & DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION LIMITED

EDGEWORTHSTOWN & DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION LIMITED; Ballymahon Municipal District; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local development organization in Ballymahon Municipal District is seeking a Tour Guide. This role requires dealing with the public, providing tourist information, and performing administration tasks. No experience is necessary, as accredited training will be provided. Flexibility in working hours is essential, and candidates must check their eligibility before applying. This is a great opportunity to begin a career in the arts and recreation sector.

Qualifications

• Eligibility linked to a qualifying social welfare payment.
• Must be flexible to work as hours may vary.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Tour Guide in The Maria Edgeworth Centre.
• Deal with the general public.
• Provide information to tourists.
• Perform reception/administration duties.
• Collect data and report.
• Conduct marketing activities.
• Take bookings and follow-up on tasks.

Job description

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.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Job Description

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

Duties

• To work as a Tour Guide in The Maria Edgeworth Centre.
• Deal with the general public
• Provide information to tourists
• Reception/Administration duties to include phone queries and email
• Reporting
• Collecting data
• Marketing
• Taking bookings and follow up on tasks given
• Other duties that may be required by management
• Training will be provided
• Must be flexible to work as hours may vary
• This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
• Please contact your local DSP Employment Services/Intreo Office to check your eligibility and to apply for this vacancy. Vacancy Reference Number will be required.
• A video on CE can be seen in the \'What\'s Going On\' section of the Jobsireland website, at the end of the homepage.

• Sector: arts, entertainment and recreation