Job Description:

Do you want to be part of an engaged team and provide visitors at Skokloster Castle with a memorable experience? As a museum host responsible for the shop and entrance, you will be the castle's face to the public and play a central role in creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere. Together with your colleagues, you will ensure that our visitors receive a warm and professional welcome.

Your responsibilities include:

Actively welcoming and guiding visitors at the entrance, creating a safe and inviting environment.
Selling the castle's educational offerings and shop products.
Responsible for unpacking, pricing, restocking, and cleaning in the shop.
Cash handling including cash reporting and recording visitor statistics.
Tasks such as visitor surveys and basic cleaning may also be included.

You thrive in both high-pressure and quieter periods and have the ability to work both independently and in a team. We place great importance on your personal qualities and your ability to create a positive experience for our visitors.

Qualifications:

Relevant education or experience in similar tasks.
A strong service and safety mindset.
Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Employment Conditions:

Seasonal employment with a monthly salary.
Start date in April or later, but no later than November. The length of employment and working hours may vary.
Scheduled working hours with weekend work and the possibility of additional hours.
Skokloster Castle conducts mandatory training days.

Application:

Welcome to send your application, CV, and cover letter. Please indicate case number 211-1180-2024 on all attached documents. Your application should clearly state how you meet the qualifications requested and which months you can work. The deadline for applications is March 30, but interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Inquiries about the position can be made to the following contacts:

Jessica Söderqvist, Museum Director
08-402 30 83
[email protected]

Turid Wedholm, Shop Manager
08-402 30 64
[email protected]

Lotta Lindley, Union Representative for Saco-S
08-402 30 57
[email protected]

Jasamin Tewelde, HR and Payroll Officer
08-519 556 65
[email protected]

The National Historical Museums is Sweden's largest state museum corporation. The agency includes the Hallwyl Museum, the Historical Museum, the Royal Armory, Skokloster Castle, Sweden's Museum of the Holocaust, and the Economic Museum - the Royal Coin Cabinet - with Tumba Bruksmuseum. It also includes the consulting operation Archaeologists, with offices in five different locations in the country. The National Historical Museums is tasked with promoting knowledge of and interest in Sweden's history as well as preserving and developing the cultural heritage managed by the agency. Our shared vision is 'Together we make history meaningful for more people.' The agency has about 350 employees.