We are hiring: Tourist Information Officer I

The Cerklje Tourism Board needs help, so we are hiring a new colleague!

The duties of the selected candidate will include:

• assisting with the promotion, marketing, organisation and coordination of events, including work on social media and the website
• collecting, processing, analysing and updating data on the tourism offer
• participating in the planning, coordination and delivery of the joint local and regional tourism offer
• assisting with the delivery of tourism programmes
• performing other tasks of the same or a similar level of complexity in accordance with legislation, the general acts of the Board, the annual programme, resolutions of the Board’s Council, etc.

In addition to the general conditions laid down by employment legislation, candidates applying for the vacancy must meet the following requirements:

• at least one of the following levels of education in tourism or the social sciences:

- specialisation following higher vocational education (former system)

- professional higher education (former system)

- professional higher education

- first-cycle Bologna degree,

• at least three (3) years of work experience,
• knowledge of two world languages, one of them at an advanced level,
• ability to use computer software,
• a category B driving licence.

Applications must include:

1. a written statement confirming that the candidate meets the requirements for the vacancy;
2. a photocopy of proof or another authentic document showing that the candidate meets the education requirement, indicating the level and field of education, the date (day, month and year) on which the education was completed and the institution at which the qualification was obtained;
3. a CV describing the candidate’s work experience to date, showing that they meet the requirements regarding work experience, knowledge of foreign languages and the other requirements listed above. In addition to formal education, candidates should list in their CV any other knowledge and skills they have acquired. Candidates should particularly highlight any experience that may give them an advantage in the selection.

The candidate is expected to have:

• leadership, planning, conflict-resolution and organisational skills;
• the ability to motivate others, think critically and analytically, and work in a team;
• initiative;
• communication skills;
• independence and creativity at work;
• a responsible attitude towards work equipment.

Selection of candidates

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of several foreign languages, experience in editing web content and in digital marketing via social media, and knowledge of the cultural and natural sights in the Municipality of Cerklje na Gorenjskem.

Candidates will be notified of the selection in writing within eight (8) days of the end of the selection procedure.

The selected candidate will be offered a permanent, full-time employment contract (40 hours per week) with a six-month (6) probationary period. The selected candidate will work on the premises of the Cerklje Tourist Information Centre, 4207 Cerklje na Gorenjskem, and in the field as required. Working hours cover at least the official opening hours, from Tuesday to Friday from 9.00 to 17.00 and on Saturday from 9.00 to 14.00.

Further information on the procedure can be obtained from the director, Polona Šafner, who can be reached by phone on 031 489 650 or by email at polona.safner@visitcerklje.si

Applications are accepted up to and including 26 February 2024 by email at polona.safner@visitcerklje.si

Further details about the position can be found at this link (opens in a new tab)