Curator for the Art Collection

Are you a person with extensive knowledge of art and art collections? Do you enjoy structure, service, and varied tasks? Then the position of curator for the county museum's art collection may be right for you!

The Jönköping County Museum currently manages a cultural historical collection of objects that focuses on the pre-industrial society and the beginning of industrialization, where the bourgeoisie at the turn of the century is well represented in objects, art, and textiles.

The art collection consists of works by artists connected to the county, as well as national works and some international elements.

The position of curator for the art collection includes both administrative, theoretical, and practical tasks. You will work with collection, loans, ongoing registry maintenance, cataloging, and publishing on various platforms. The work also involves practical handling of the collection, such as planning logistics, moving/organizing, and preparing for transport and exhibitions. Additionally, it includes advising, knowledge building, developing routines and guidelines, and collaborating with civil society and other cultural institutions. You will participate in exhibition projects and prepare materials for exhibitions, web, and social media, and may also be responsible for exhibitions, conduct tours, and program activities as needed.

The position involves both independent work and close collaboration with other functions. You will be part of the Documentation and Collections unit, where you will work alongside knowledgeable colleagues to jointly manage and develop the county museum's collections.

Do you want to be a part of this?

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a relevant university degree in art history/art studies or equivalent education, as well as several years of experience working with art collections in museums. You have excellent knowledge of collection management, as well as knowledge of digital collection management systems. In addition, you need good general IT skills and proficiency in both Swedish and English.

We place great emphasis on your personal suitability and ability to take initiative and adapt when circumstances change. You enjoy providing service, working with others, and contributing to good collaboration. At the same time, you work in a structured and independent manner, have analytical and problem-solving skills, and can translate needs into feasible solutions in your daily work.

The work can be physically demanding. Evening and weekend work may occur. A driver's license (B) is required.

Employment

The position is a permanent full-time employment (40 hours/week), starting with a 6-month probation period. Start date is August 31, or by agreement.

Workplace

The county museum offers you inspiring tasks in an organization with a societal mission, good professional development, active work environment efforts, good working conditions, and wonderful colleagues!

We hope you will thrive and grow with us!

Application

The application deadline is April 26.

In your application, please attach a personal letter, CV, salary expectations, and relevant certificates and grades.

We use selection questions in the application process. Please answer them as thoroughly as you can, as your responses are important for whether you qualify to proceed in the recruitment process.

Warm welcome with your application!

Contact

If you have questions, please contact unit manager Rickard Bindberg, tel. 036-301816 or union representative for the Academic Association, Henrik Johansson, tel. 036-301812.

Other

In preparation for this recruitment, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and therefore kindly decline offers for advertising or recruitment support.

The Jönköping County Museum is an art and cultural historical museum that builds knowledge and, through participation, makes accessible, preserves, and develops cultural heritage in the county.

The Jönköping County Museum works for the development of a democratic society by contributing to research and free opinion formation as well as cultural experiences on equal terms for all.

In the heart of Jönköping, our visitors meet the link between history, present, and future. A wide range of exhibitions in beautiful halls with light and space. A large selection of programs – from bold to creative and fact-filled. We are about 50 employees working throughout the county with everything from object care to exhibitions, contemporary documentation, archaeology, building preservation, and conservation.