Museum Host – Uppsala Castle History

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About Uppsala Castle History

Uppsala Castle History is a museum that tells the story of the castle and the history and development of Uppsala. Castle History makes it possible for more people to experience the history of the castle and Uppsala.

Read more about us: https://slottshistoriska.uppsala.se/ (https://slottshistoriska.uppsala.se/)

Job Description

As a Museum Host, you are responsible for leading and developing the work with hospitality and thus have a key role in the operations. You represent the museum in the daily reception of visitors and contribute to creating engagement for the history of the castle and Uppsala.

The work includes:

• Supervising other museum hosts and developing the work with hospitality and customer service.
• Receiving visitors, groups, and partners.
• Being responsible for supervision of the museum's public areas.
• Conducting tours.
• Handling cash sales and accounting, and being responsible for the museum shop.
• Contributing to operational development together with the museum's other employees.
• Being involved in the museum's work with communication and customer journey.

You will work according to scheduled hours, which include evenings and weekends. This position is a one-year temporary position with a start date of November 1, 2026.

Qualifications

For this position, we see that you have a bachelor's degree in art and culture or equivalent, for example in museology, ethnology, art history, or history. You have experience working in a museum or within the visitor industry, and experience in the public service role: Hospitality, educator, or similar role. Previous experience in leadership is desirable.

As a person, you are service-oriented, calm, and attentive. You take responsibility and drive your work forward to achieve results. You handle work peaks in a professional and systematic way and take initiative during calmer work periods. Furthermore, you are a communicative person who is good at listening and adapting your way of communicating.

Information

If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, contact: Kristina Landgren, Project Manager, 018-726 12 91.

Union representatives:
DIK, Erik Boman, 018-727 18 99.
Vision, Denise Fjellner, 018-727 88 36.

If you have questions regarding the registration of your application, contact the recruitment area: 018-727 12 86.

Uppsala Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting according to the current collective agreement.

In your application, you must state your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must also be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only take place after verification of the work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance.

Employment with Uppsala Municipality may involve being placed on the war establishment.

Salary form: Monthly salary.
Employment type: Fixed-term employment.
Duration: 6 months or longer, Start date: Start from November 1, 2026.