Recruitment of Geopark Tourism Officer

Oifigeach Turasóireachta – Geopháirc Domhanda UNESCO Dhúiche Sheoigheach & Lochanna an Iarthair

Táimid ag lorg Oifigeach Turasóireachta spreagúil agus taitneamhach chun dul isteach inár bhfoireann bheag triúir i Geopháirc Dhúiche Sheoigheach & Lochanna an Iarthair.

Tá an ról seo, maoinithe ag Údarás na Gaeltachta, ag lorg duine a bheidh freagrach as margaíocht go háitiúil, go náisiúnta agus go hidirnáisiúnta, imeachtaí a bhainistiú, agus dul i dteagmháil le gnólachtaí áitiúla chun tionscnaimh turasóireachta inbhuanaithe a fhorbairt. Tá cumas oibre sa Ghaeilge ag teastáil.

Áirítear ar na freagrachtaí breise turais treoraithe a fhorbairt, feachtais sóisialta agus margaíochta digití a bhainistiú, agus comhordú le hinstitiúidí taighde agus cumainn gheolaíochta chun próifíl an Gheopháirc a fheabhsú. Ní mór don iarrthóir rathúil a bheith solúbtha, féin-spreagtha, agus in ann oibriú ar a thionscnamh féin agus le grúpaí deonacha/pobail. Is deis iontach é seo do dhuine a bhfuil paisean aige nó aici do thurasóireacht oidhreachta, geolaíocht, agus don Ghaeilge chun tionchar suntasach a dhéanamh i gceann de thírdhreacha is iontaí na hÉireann.

Seol ríomhphost chuig [email protected] le haghaidh sonraíochta poist. CV le litir chumhdaigh le cur isteach faoi 5:00 i.n. Dé Aoine an 16 Deireadh Fomhair 2026.

Tourism Officer – Joyce Country & Western Lakes UNESCO Global Geopark

We are seeking a dynamic and outgoing Tourism Officer to join our small team of three in the Joyce Country & Western Lakes Geopark region. This role, funded by Údarás na Gaeltachta, requires a working ability speaking in Irish who will be responsible for promoting the Geopark locally, nationally, and internationally, managing events, and engaging with local businesses to develop sustainable tourism initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include developing guided tour offerings, supporting social media and digital marketing campaigns, and coordinating with research institutions and geological societies to enhance the Geopark’s profile. The successful candidate must be flexible, self-motivated, and able to work on their own initiative and with voluntary/community groups. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about heritage tourism, geology, and the Irish language to make a meaningful impact in one of Ireland’s most spectacular landscapes.

Email [email protected] for job specification. CV with cover note to be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Friday 16th October 2026.