Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
placeur
English translation:
campsite representative/steward
Added to glossary by
Lara Barnett
Nov 17, 2011 21:03
12 yrs ago
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French term
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placeur
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campsite job title
I'm helping a French person with her English CV, wearing my job-seekers' coach hat. One of her summer jobs was in a campsite, where she was a "placeur". I like "people placer", but I can't see that helping her find a job! (Not that this is the type of job she's looking for now). Here's an advert that describes the responsibilities in a different site:
http://www.gestion-de-camping.fr/job/job/851/placeur-chez-ph...
Place et accompagne les clients à leur arrivée.
Organise le remplissage du terrain en coordination avec l’accueil et l’outil informatique (liste Arrivée / Départs / Emplacements libres).
Maintient le contact et l’information entre le client, le terrain et l’accueil.
Intervient en relais avec les hôtesses à l’accueil.
Participe au maintien de la propreté du site et de l’accueil.
Promotionne le terrain, l’environnement et activités sur le site.
What on earth would we call this job in English? I don't think UK sites are big enough to need them. I know "placeur" can be distributor, agent, usher,... but none of them seem to quite fit here. BTW, I don't think the second point was included in her role. The receptionists did that.
One word that I cannot use here is receptionist, because she was also a receptionist at the same site.
Thanks for your help.
http://www.gestion-de-camping.fr/job/job/851/placeur-chez-ph...
Place et accompagne les clients à leur arrivée.
Organise le remplissage du terrain en coordination avec l’accueil et l’outil informatique (liste Arrivée / Départs / Emplacements libres).
Maintient le contact et l’information entre le client, le terrain et l’accueil.
Intervient en relais avec les hôtesses à l’accueil.
Participe au maintien de la propreté du site et de l’accueil.
Promotionne le terrain, l’environnement et activités sur le site.
What on earth would we call this job in English? I don't think UK sites are big enough to need them. I know "placeur" can be distributor, agent, usher,... but none of them seem to quite fit here. BTW, I don't think the second point was included in her role. The receptionists did that.
One word that I cannot use here is receptionist, because she was also a receptionist at the same site.
Thanks for your help.
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Nov 20, 2011 10:45: Lara Barnett Created KOG entry
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Lara Barnett
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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campsite representative/steward
The jobs of workers on UK holiday camps like Butlins Redcoats spring to my mind. The camper contact people are often called the reps/representatives in this situation and could be seen as a stewarding role.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butlins_Redcoats
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewardship
Alternatively, the term Representative could be used in this case:
"A campsite representative organises and assists in the operation of allocated campsites for holidays provided by the company. The duties will mainly involve the cleaning and preparation of the accommodation, reception and administrative work like completing weekly reports and accounts."
http://uk.ask.com/what-is/what_is_a_campsite_rep
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butlins_Redcoats
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewardship
Alternatively, the term Representative could be used in this case:
"A campsite representative organises and assists in the operation of allocated campsites for holidays provided by the company. The duties will mainly involve the cleaning and preparation of the accommodation, reception and administrative work like completing weekly reports and accounts."
http://uk.ask.com/what-is/what_is_a_campsite_rep
Example sentence:
"Butlins refers to the holiday centres ....A redcoat refers to a STEWARD at a Butlins holiday camp"
"The campsite representative is the most important part of the Venue Holidays service."
Reference:
Note from asker:
| Thanks, Lara. If it's good enough for Butlins...! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks everyone. I thought "steward" most appropriate for a CV referring to a student holiday job."
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9 mins
campsite administrator
Just a thought. One job title might be difficult but it strikes me that 'administrator' covers a lot of what she did.
12 mins
Site organiser
Can't think of anything else, but that's perhaps because I am **¨$ ered!!
2 hrs
campsite guest coordinator
The other answers seem appropriate, and I've never come across anyone in this job when I've been camping in the U.S. (maybe because I camp at public campsites), but I thought I'd take a stab at it.
10 hrs
plot manager
;-)
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12 hrs
Clarissa Hull
Switzerland
Switzerland
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Switzerland
Meanings, not words
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, English
Works in: French to English, French to German, German to English, and 3 more.
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guest service coordinator
Note from asker:
| Thanks Clarissa. Your link is to a permanent job but it is clearly an appropriate job title for this context. Just seems a bit overblown to me, personally, for a student showing people to their mobile homes. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Marie-Helene Dubois
: I like this option best
5 hrs
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| agree |
Hal D'Arpini
: I agree, but would say "services" rather than "service." In fact, I checked, and that's how it's stated on the site you reference.
7 hrs
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8 hrs
camp attendant
Hello,
This sure seems what a "placeur" is in English (could meet all the job requirements listed in the term description area.
Kids Camp Attendant * Responsible for maintaining childs safety in all .... Greet and welcome guests upon arrival. Register guests into the ...
HWANGE NATIONAL PARK REPORT – OCTOBER 2011 (Par
http://regionalhelpwanted.com/AdvSearch/AdvJobSearch_Result....
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
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Note added at 8 hrs (2011-11-18 05:58:43 GMT)
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I think this is not nearly as high up as an administrator, etc. It's simply at attendant, imho.
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Note added at 19 hrs (2011-11-18 17:01:30 GMT)
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Perhaps you could just say "Administrative clerk/Camp attendant", if you're worried that one wouldn't be inclusive of the other. But both job titles will have overlapping duties from the bit of research I've gathered. Why not then use the two titles with the slash? I see that a lot in job advertisements.
This sure seems what a "placeur" is in English (could meet all the job requirements listed in the term description area.
Kids Camp Attendant * Responsible for maintaining childs safety in all .... Greet and welcome guests upon arrival. Register guests into the ...
HWANGE NATIONAL PARK REPORT – OCTOBER 2011 (Par
http://regionalhelpwanted.com/AdvSearch/AdvJobSearch_Result....
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
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Note added at 8 hrs (2011-11-18 05:58:43 GMT)
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I think this is not nearly as high up as an administrator, etc. It's simply at attendant, imho.
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Note added at 19 hrs (2011-11-18 17:01:30 GMT)
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Perhaps you could just say "Administrative clerk/Camp attendant", if you're worried that one wouldn't be inclusive of the other. But both job titles will have overlapping duties from the bit of research I've gathered. Why not then use the two titles with the slash? I see that a lot in job advertisements.
Peer comment(s):
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bukki
3 hrs
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Thank you, bukki! I appreciate it.
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Clarissa Hull
: I found different info on the internet, according to which a camp attendant seems to be mostly in charge of cleaning duties: http://www.ensignenergy.com/pdf/careers/ESI_Camp Attendant.p... Maybe these are regional differences...
5 hrs
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Thank you for the comment. I think "camp attendant" fits the bill more or less. The job duties described by a two different camp attendant positions will never be exactly the same (i.e., same task, percentage of time spent on each, etc).
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Discussion
An Administrative Clerk / Camp attendant is assigned to specific camps by the Scheduling Services Staff as needed and in addition to his/her administrative duties such as room reservations and providing information and services to clients may also perform housekeeping duties or provide assistance in the kitchen depending upon assignment. Housekeeping duties may include cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and hallways. Kitchen aid my include the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dining room. Duties include front desk tasks, bookkeeping, administrative tasks, housekeeping, kitchen maintenance, safety and teamwork.
http://www.ptigroup.com/listing.php?list=471
Best of luck!