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Visitor Services Assistant

  • Dundee Museum of Transport
  • VO89977

Description

We are one of Dundee’s premier visitor attractions (3 Star Visit Scotland award) with visitor numbers increasing year on year. We have a Trip Advisor rating of 2nd out of 120 things to do in Dundee that we are proud of and want to maintain.

The Museum is looking for motivated individuals to join our visitor services team for the coming season. The role offers the individual a chance to gain retail experience in visitor friendly environment. As part of the visitor services team you will assist with meeting and greeting our visitors, working on reception, helping out in the café or acting as a guide to ensure a first class experience. No experience is necessary and training will be given.

Organisation aims and objectives

Preservation and collection of historical and vintage vehicles to advance and promote heritage and education of the general public. To provide training in vehicle restoration, and organise meetings and lectures on a wide range of transport and vehicle subjects.

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

The museum will be open 6 days a week 10 until 4.30 everyday except a Tuesday. Hours are flexible to suit the individuals availability and can be discussed upon application.

Frequency and commitment details

The museum will be open 6 days a week 10 until 4.30 everyday except a Tuesday. Hours are flexible to suit the individuals availability and can be discussed upon application.

Restrictions

Experience required: A friendly, positive disposition who likes working with people. A grasp of basic arithmetic would be advantageous but not essential.
Travel details: Dundee Museum of Transport, Unit 10, Market Mews, Market Street, Dundee, DD1 3LA. The building is situated just off Broughty Ferry Road which is served by the Xplore Dundee 5 & 10 bus services
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Bus fare is refundable on production of a valid bus ticket.
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: We always recommend that the applicant comes in and sees for themselves what a typical shift entails.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated 3 months ago

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