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Tourism & Events Team Assistant

  • St Nicholas Collegiate Church
  • Ref: #WPEP-2330885
  • Lombard Street, Lombard Street, Galway, Galway, H91 PY20
  • No of positions: 1
  • Work Placement and Experience Programme
  • As per WPEP guidelines
  • Work Placement and Experience Programme
  • Published On: 26 Apr 2024
  • Closing On: 21 Jun 2024

This work experience programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers that are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme. Your eligibility for this programme will have to be verified by the Department as part of the application process. If you are in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) you will be required to transfer to a Jobseekers payment in order to participate on the programme. 


Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

This is an opportunity to work in a building which encompasses 700 years of rich history in one of Galway's leading tourist attractions and host venues. 
The Participant will gain practical experience in and be trained in the following: 
Welcoming, organising and assisting as a tour guide. 
To meet and greet.
Answering the phone.
Facilitating tours of the church.
Assisting with administration duties.
Taking payment, 
Setting up and tidying up the venue. 
This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.  

Formal Training:
- Communication
- Meet and Greet 
- Facilitating tours of this heritage building
- Tour Guide
-Retail experience at the Tourism/Gift Shop 

Informal Training:
- Take payment
-  Customer Service 
- Team wok
- Health & Safety
  • Sector:

Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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