Vacant job

The National Museums of Maritime, Transport and Defence History work with cultural heritage with the vision of broadening people's worldview through knowledge, experiences, and engagement. The authority has a well-integrated sustainability work and also aims to inspire others to act for a sustainable future. We are a museum authority that operates and develops the Maritime Museum, the Museum of Naval History, the Vasa Museum, Vrak-Museum of Wrecks, and the Railway Museum. As of January 1, 2026, the defence history museums, the Army Museum and the Air Force Museum, are also part of the authority.

During 2026, we will continue to develop a culture and way of working where people and ideas are given space, while strengthening a common culture with clear and shared working methods. Together we build a collaborative culture characterized by trust, curiosity, and responsibility. A culture where we grow and succeed together!

About the position

In the spring of 2026, the Transport History Collections Unit needs temporary reinforcement with new colleagues. As a museum assistant, you will work to make the collection of railway vehicles accessible through digitization and practical work in the warehouse. Tasks include some handling of museum vehicles, photography, and image editing. Furthermore, the role involves editing and quality assurance of records in the collection database Primus and publishing material on DigitaltMuseum, ensuring the collections become publicly accessible and searchable. Work is planned and prioritized in close dialogue with the unit's curators.

The position involves a combination of independent work and collaboration within the unit. Other common tasks may also be included.

Travel is required, as well as work in the authority's warehouses in Gävle, Eskilstuna, Arboga, and Rosersberg.

Your competence and experience

Requirements

• Experience with digitization work
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• Class B driver's license
• Good computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems and work tools

Merits

• Education or knowledge in history
• Experience working in the collection database Primus
• Experience handling collections with a technical or transport history focus
• Forklift license
• Skills in scanning, photography, and image editing

Your personal qualities

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities. The role requires that you have a good ability to work independently and that you drive your work forward in a structured and careful manner. You are flexible and responsive, appreciate collaborating with others, and enjoy being part of a work group where responsibility is shared. You have a very good ability to see the big picture, are good at problem-solving, and are not afraid to get involved where needed. You contribute with a positive attitude and have a high sense of service.

More about us

The position is located at the Transport History Collections Unit, which is part of the Collections and Archives Department. The unit's mission is to develop, preserve, and make the museum's collections of objects, photos, archives, and vehicles accessible, as well as to deepen and disseminate knowledge about them. Currently, five curators specializing in railway objects work at the unit.

Employment

Fixed-term employment, full-time from May to December 2026. The possibility of extension during 2027 may become relevant.

Salary

Monthly salary. We apply individual and differentiated salary setting. State your salary expectations in your application.

Contact persons

Kjell Åström, Head of Unit THS: 070-669 39 37

Fredrik Glad-Åkerblom, Vehicle Curator THS: 070-692 51 65

Union contact persons

Martin Linde, ST: 08-519 558 74

Fredrik Gahm, Saco: 026-455 14 91

Application

Welcome to apply by April 26th by registering via the link to our website. Attach CV and cover letter. First interviews will be held on May 11–12.

Other information

The National Museums of Maritime, Transport and Defence History is a government authority, which means that the information you provide to us may be disclosed according to the principle of public access to official records. Normally, no confidentiality applies to the information treated in your application. If you have protected personal data, please contact the contact person specified in the advertisement. SMMTF aims to reflect the diversity found in society in its staff composition. If you have the right competence, you are interesting to us, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or ethnic affiliation.

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