Education Guides wanted
Temporary Education Guide Positions
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Wicklow Mountains National Park & Knocksink Wood Nature Reserve
The National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government is looking for enthusiastic people to join the dedicated team presently managing Wicklow Mountains National Park and Knocksink Wood Nature Reserve.
Duties will include development and delivery of nature education programmes to a wide- ranging audience with the focus on school groups and provision of an information service.
A qualification in Natural Science, previous guiding experience and an interest in Natural Heritage would be advantageous.
These are temporary positions for three months from October 2010 to December 2010. Work location will be at the Education Centre, Upper Lake, Glendalough, Co. Wicklow and at Knocksink Wood Nature Reserve. The salary of an Education Guide starts at €421.91 per week before tax. A full, clean driver’s licence is essential.
The appointees will be chosen by competitive interview. A panel of suitable candidates may also be formed should any additional vacancies arise in the foreseeable future.
An application form and particulars of these positions can be downloaded below or at http://www.environ.ie/en/AboutUs/Recruitment/ Application forms and particulars are also available by contacting:
Lily McEvoy,
Personnel Section,
Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government,
Newtown Road,
Wexford.
(053) 911 7453
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday 17th September 2010.
Canvassing will automatically disqualify and applications may be shortlisted.
The Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government is an equal opportunities employer.
Downloads are available here:
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Application form (pdf file, 121KB)
Self Declaration form (pdf file, 52KB)
Job Description (pdf file, 21KB)
Person Specification (pdf file, 25KB)