French municipalities Carcassonne and Challans launch green‑space job openings

The Syndicat Mixte Projet Grand Site Cité de Carcassonne in Carcassonne, Aude, announced a fixed‑term contract for a Chargé d’étude paysagiste. The position, funded by the state agency DREAL Occitanie, runs until 31 December 2026 with applications due by 16 July 2026. Duties include organising stakeholder meetings, defining landscape management plans, communicating project progress, and supporting UNESCO heritage site monitoring.

The city of Challans, Vendée, is offering a one‑year apprenticeship for a Certificat de spécialisation niveau 3 “Jardinier de golf et entretien des sols sportifs et engazonnés”. The apprentice will join a two‑person team to maintain sports fields and green areas, manage irrigation systems, handle stock and equipment, and ensure safety and hygiene standards. Work hours are standard weekdays with occasional weekend duties, and the role requires a driving licence (category B).