Working Students as Tour Guides (f/m/d) for the Lighthouse Visitor Centre

You will work in our research organization in the communication group. The Lighthouse Visitor Centre at the European XFEL informs visitors about the establishment and research. Guided tours are offered for school classes, students and scientists:inside and interested non-scientists:inside. The tours are conducted in English and German. The successful candidate will: After training by employees:in the communication and outreachstaff you will work as a tour guide in the Lighthouse. You will introduce visitors to the European XFEL facility, explain how You work and what research is done here, either as part of a highlight tour through the exhibition or as a presentation You will guide tours through our experimental hall by providing information and answering questions. You ensure that guests comply with the security and access rules. You encourage participants:in the tour, to fill out the evaluation surveys. You will work at the Lighthouse Information Centre after being incorporated. You will be first contact:in order for visitors to the Lighthouse, give information and answer questions. You will receive telephone and written requests by e-mail. You will inform guests about further events and materials from the Outreach. You will support the Lighthouse team in managing bookings, tours and visits at the Xcool Lab. You will help with maintenance of tour equipment and marketing materials. You may also contribute to other outreach programs and events both on and outside the campus.

Either currently enrolled:r Students:r or graduate:in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a subject related to European XFEL, including physics, chemistry, structural biology, material science or science teaching. Interested in leading students, students and other guests to the European XFEL. Ability to communicate science behind the institution in a comprehensible way and to speak to larger groups. Organizational, communicative and problem-solving skills. Teamability, Self-employment, Responsibility Flowing German (C 1) and good English skills (the ability to conduct guided tours in both languages is of advantage) Interest in a student job or minijob Ready to work flexibly, including weekends and outside regular office hours. For applicants for a student job, we prefer that You remain registered for at least one further year. We also ask you to include the expected completion date of your studies in your application letter. For additional information, please contact Arwen Cross (arwen.cross@xfel.eu). Workplace is Schenefeld, in the Hamburger Großraum. You can find general information about work in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL on our career page.

Become part of a dynamic international and multicultural team of scientists:inside, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Join the latest scientific and technical progress and connect international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect. Social benefits are equal to those of the public service in Germany, including: Family-friendly work environment (e.g. additional childcare days) Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home depending on the task 30 days holiday plus 24. and 31. December as free days Extensive financial support for moving Generous occupational pensions (6.45 % of the monthly salary) Monthly get-togethers and subsidised operating restaurant Partially funded Germany Ticket Variety of further training options incl. awarded English and German courses Free and easy access to a mental health platform Our company language is English. Reference number: X-414 Duration: The employment is limited to 1 year. An extension is possible subject to a later decision. .