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Tourism & Events Team Assistant

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    St Nicholas Collegiate Church
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    Ref: #WPEP-2468183
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    CHURCH OF IRELAND, St Nicholas' Collegi, Lombard St, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 PY20
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    No of positions: 1
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    Work Placement and Experience Programme
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    As per WPEP guidelines
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    Work Placement Experience Programme
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    Published On: 14 Sep 2026
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    Closing On: 09 Nov 2026

This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process. 


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 visitors
•	Answering the phone.
•	Facilitating tours of the church.
•	Assisting with administration duties.
•	Assiting with events duties
•	Taking payment, 
•	Setting up and tidying up the venue for events and service
 
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 
• Health & Safety
• Customer Service

Informal Training: 
• Taking Payments
• Teamwork
• Meet and Greet
• Facilitating Tours of this Heritage Building
• Tour Guide
• Retail Experience at the Tourism/Gift Shop
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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