enhearThe Shrine of the Báb will be temporarily closed from 25 July to 27 October 2024
The Holy Bahá’í Gardens balcony at 61 Yefe Nof is now open to visitors, with limited capacity in line with the Home Front Command guidelines.
מקדש הבאב יהיה סגור זמנית מה25 ביולי עד ה27 באוקטובר 2024
הגנים הבהאים הקדושים פתוחים חלקית, מציעים ביקורים עצמיים במרפסת העליונה, ביפה נוף 61, עם מגבלת מקום בשל הנחיות פיקוד העורף
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enhearThe Shrine of the Báb will be temporarily closed from 25 July to 27 October 2024
The Holy Bahá’í Gardens balcony at 61 Yefe Nof is now open to visitors, with limited capacity in line with the Home Front Command guidelines.
מקדש הבאב יהיה סגור זמנית מה25 ביולי עד ה27 באוקטובר 2024
הגנים הבהאים הקדושים פתוחים חלקית, מציעים ביקורים עצמיים במרפסת העליונה, ביפה נוף 61, עם מגבלת מקום בשל הנחיות פיקוד העורף

Tour Guides

Overview

As part of the Visitor Services unit of the Office of Israel Affairs, Tour Guides are responsible to provide informative tours to groups of people visiting the Bahá’í Gardens in Haifa and ‘Akko. 

Tour Guides work a minimum of 10 shifts of 4 hours each per month.  Tour Guides are scheduled on a weekly basis by the Guide Manager according to the needs of Visitor Services.  The schedule may vary from week to week, and will include Fridays, Saturdays and holy days.

Responsibilities

  • Guiding tours – Guiding groups along tour path while ensuring group safety and following Bahá’í World Centre guidelines, while providing information about the Bahá’í Faith and the Bahá’í Gardens
  • Supporting tours – Accompany visiting groups along tour path, assist lead Tour Guide to keep order and ensure safety of visitors
  • Hosting visitors – Assist with set up and arrangements for hospitality and hosting visitors
  • Special projects – Assist with various projects and activities within the unit

Competencies

  • Patience in demanding situations, especially with disabled and/or geriatric population
  • Hospitable personality
  • Ability to assess the needs of people and effectively address these needs
  • Ability to apply creative solutions in challenging situations
  • Ability to deal with stressful situations
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to work hard, learn and share knowledge with others
  • Reliable and accountable
  • Ability to communicate clearly
  • Ability to manage large groups
  • Ability to stay on schedule, yet be flexible when needed
  • Ability to interact with people of diverse personalities and backgrounds
  • Good memory and attention to detail
  • Must be able to walk up and down terraces in all types of weather

Skill Requirements

  • Very good spoken command of English and Hebrew (required) and Russian OR Arabic. 
  • Experience in guiding, hospitality or similar work
  • At least a year of tertiary education or further practical training

Other:

  • Must be able to work in either Haifa or ‘Akko
  • Willing to work on Saturdays and holydays

Application Form

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