Cultural Assistant/Tour Guide

Job location: Downpatrick

Salary: 16/17 £4.62, 18/20yrs £6.56, 21/22yrs £8.36, 23/24yrs £8.91

Hours: 25

Worktime: Various shifts to be agreed with employer.

Closing date: 31/03/2022

Employer: JobStart Scheme

Business: Government Programme

Address: Design Centre

Belfast

Postcode: BT1 3BA

Telephone: 000 000000

Website: www.communities-ni.gov.uk

Job Duties: The employer is: MAGNUS VIKING ASSOCIATION.We are looking for an exceptional person to join our team, working with individuals and groups through front of house and education tour support. Successful candidates must have excellent communication skills and be confident in learning and working through the medium of living history in local and community events. There is also a requirement that individuals have experience and confidence in working directly with school groups, primary and post primary as part of the educational living history element of the role. Elements of the post will include creating workshop planning and development as well as evaluations to support outputs and outcomes for funders, stakeholders and organisation. Is essential that the individual applying for post has access to transport or own vehicle due to rurality of post and requirement of role. You will be entitled to annual leave during this job opportunity.

Qualifications / Experience: Outstanding people skills, flexibility and initiative.Minimum Grade C GCSE (or equivalent) - 'A' Level (or equivalent) education preferred, Studying history or the arts as part of a professional qualification. Excellent Communication skills.Good programme planning and development skills.Interpersonal skills.Awareness of event management and delivery.Awareness of educational programme management and delivery.Experience of managing bookings and front of hours support. Experience of working with the publicOther requirements:Team player.Confident.Enthusiastic and outgoing personality.Ability to work on own initiative.Able to work effectively under pressure.Strong eye for detail.Creative and flexible approach.A willingness to learn every day as you consistently strive to develop and enhance the profile of the organisation.

Application Method: JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 16-24 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 18-24 years and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90 726797.

Other Information: The employer is: MAGNUS VIKING ASSOCIATION. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.