Recruitment of Geopark Tourism Officer

Oifigeach Turasóireachta – Geopáirc Dhúiche Sheoigheach & Lochanna an Iarthair

Táimid ag lorg Oifigeach Turasóireachta spreagúil agus taitneamhach chun dul isteach inár bhfoireann bheag triúir i Geopáirc 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 líofacht sa nGaeilge de dhíth.

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 Gheopairc 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. Tá rannpháirtíocht i gclár oiliúna forordaithe le linn fostaíochta éigeantach. 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 hAoine an 19 Meán Fómhair 2025. Beidh agallaimh d’iarratasóirí ar an ngearrliosta ar siúl Dé hAoine an 26 Meán Fómhair 2025.

Tourism Officer – Joyce Country & Western Lakes 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 fluent Irish speaker 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, managing 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. Participation in a prescribed training programme during employment is mandatory. 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 19th September 2025. Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place on Friday 26th September 2025.