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Gallery attendant and visitor reception agent
Communes · Lyon · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Closes in 14 days
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1 Check the conditions You are here
Civil servants and contract staff can apply. Candidates recognised as disabled workers can access the post by contract.
Category: Category C (staff)
Experience: Significant experience welcoming the public, ideally in a cultural venue.
The profile they look for:
- Significant experience welcoming the public, ideally in a cultural venue.
- Strong customer service, neat presentation and easy manner with people.
- Good knowledge of reception techniques and safety rules for public buildings.
- Knowledge of the museum's cultural programme (required).
- English strongly preferred to help international visitors.
2 Résumé and cover letter
A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.
3 Apply
Deadline: November 15 (Closes in 14 days)
Apply on the employer's website, reached from the official offer on Choisir le Service Public.
4 Interview and answer
If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.
Good to know:
- Hours from Wednesday to Monday, 9:30 to 18:00, as the museum closes on Tuesday.
- Work 3 weekends out of 4, on a 4-week cycle.
- Evening work possible on a voluntary basis.
- Benefits: 75% public transport or Vélo'v cost covered, meal vouchers, sustainable mobility allowance.
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