Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics
Roster for on-call Receptionists
- Duty station
- 🇮🇹 Trieste, Italy
- Country / area
- Italy
- Region
- Europe
- UN system
- Secretariat
- Category
- ICTP Guesthouses
- Section
- ICTP Guesthouses
- Vacancy notice
- https://www.ictp.it/sites/default/files/job-opportunity-doc/VN_Reception_roster.pdf
- Closes
- 12/31/2026, 10:59:59 PM
About this role
The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste is establishing a roster of on-call receptionists to staff its guesthouses. This role involves providing front-desk and client-facing services on an as-needed basis, requiring candidates to be available for shifts that include nights and weekends. The ideal candidate possesses a background in hotel reception, secretarial, or administrative work, demonstrating strong client-oriented skills. Key responsibilities include managing guest inquiries and utilizing standard office automation tools. The position demands fluency in both English and Italian to effectively communicate with international guests and staff. Candidates must have completed secondary, technical, or vocational education and hold at least two years of relevant professional experience. This is a flexible, on-call opportunity rather than a permanent full-time role, suitable for individuals with prior hospitality or administrative expertise who can adapt to varying schedules.
Key requirements
- Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational school
- 2+ years in hotel reception or admin tasks
- Knowledge of MS Office
Nice to have
Requirements at a glance
- Min. experience
- At least two (2) years of experience in a Hotel/guesthouse reception, or secretarial or administrative tasks.
- Required degree
- Completion of secondary, technical and/or vocational school.
- Languages
- English, Italian
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, welcomes Curricula Vitae from candidates with experience in hotel reception, front desk or similar client-facing work in order to create a roster of suitable candidates as on-call receptionists at ICTP guesthouses.
The position is on an as-needed basis.
The applications should include details concerning education, work experience/specialization and familiarity with and knowledge of office automation.
Candidates must have: - Completed secondary, technical and/or vocational school. - At least two (2) years of experience in a Hotel/guesthouse reception, or secretarial or administrative tasks. - Knowledge of standard office computer applications (MS Office). - Excellent knowledge of English and Italian. - Client oriented and willing to work shifts including nights and weekends.
Candidates must use the ICTP's online application system which is accessible at: https://www.ictp.it/about-ictp/personnel-office/employment.aspx For further information, contact: [email protected]
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