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Museum Gallery Assistant

On-site in Barcelona·Part-time·Added yesterday (last checked 10 Nov)

MagmaCultura

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Our summary

Hours: 21 hours a week
Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Part-time
English: Required
Other languages: Catalan
Education: University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Academic training: in Art History, Fine Arts, History, Tourism, Humanities, Audiovisual Communication, Anthropology, Cultural Management, or equivalents.
Languages: bilingual in Catalan and Spanish. Advanced English. Any other additional language will be valued.
Do you have no previous experience? if you are looking for employment in the cultural sector, you have no experience but are driven by curiosity and a desire to learn, we want to meet you! At Magmacultura, we bet on your potential.
Availability and geographical flexibility: to perform rotations between the different centers of the organization.
Your essence: we are looking for a person with a close attitude, assertive communication, and a clear orientation toward service, with a genuine interest in people, empathy, and sensitivity toward heritage. We value your ability to adapt and your skill in resolving doubts in an agile, friendly manner and with professional judgment.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

If you enjoy interacting with people and want to be part of our team, this is your place!

WHAT WE OFFER

Real impact in the cultural sector: joining a leading organization in the management of cultural projects.
Space for your development: we bet on your talent. We offer you an ideal environment for constant learning.

The role

Magmacultura was born with the conviction that culture transforms. Today, more than 30 years later, we continue to be the same company: passionate, close, and committed to bringing heritage, art, and knowledge to people.

We conceptualize, design, manage, and communicate cultural, educational, and tourism projects, with museums, cultural centers, and heritage sites as our main areas of operation. Join our team!

YOUR MISSION

We are looking for a Gallery Service Assistant with a vocation for service and a passion for art and culture for a cultural space located in Barcelona.

Your main function will consist of facilitating the smooth operation of the space, acting as a host and promoting a fluid, pleasant, and enriching experience for the visiting public.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

What you'll do

Welcome the visiting public: receive visiting guests with proximity, acting as the first point of contact with the cultural space.
Guide the visiting public: offer clear information regarding the layout of the space, itineraries, services, access, and center regulations, enhancing crowd management.
Ensure well-being in the galleries: promote the proper use of exhibition spaces, supporting the fluidity of flows and kindly reminding visitors of the center's guidelines for the correct development of the visit.
Caring for the heritage experience: collaborating in the preservation of the cultural environment through an empathetic presence and support to each visitor during their tour.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

How you'll work

Working day and scheduled days

Shift 1 from 18/12/2026 to 11/04/2027: 9.25 weekly hours: Saturday from 12:40 to 16:40 h, Sunday and holidays from 10:00 to 15:15 h.

Shift 2 from 18/12/2026 to 11/04/2027: 9.25 weekly hours: Saturday from 13:00 to 17:00 h, Sunday and holidays from 10:00 to 15:15 h.

Shift 3 from 18/12/2026 to 11/04/2027: 10.25 weekly hours: Saturdays from 12:40 to 17:40 h, Sunday and holidays from 10:00 to 15:15 h.

Shift 4 from 18/12/2026 to 11/04/2027: 10.5 weekly hours: Saturday from 13:00 to 18:15 h, Sunday and holidays from 10:00 to 15:15 h.

Shift 5 from 18/12/2026 to 11/04/2027: 12.5 weekly hours: Saturday from 10:00 to 18:15 h (1h break) and Sundays and holidays from 10:00 to 15:15 h.

Shift 6 from 04/12/2026 to 11/04/2027: 12.5 weekly hours: Saturday from 10:00 to 18:15 h (1h break) and Sunday and holidays from 10:00 to 15:15 h.

Shift 7 from 27/11/2026 to 25/04/2027: 9.25 weekly hours: Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 h and Sunday from 10:00 to 15:15 h.

Shift 8 from 24/11/2026 to 30/04/2027: 21 weekly hours: Tuesday to Friday from 13:00 to 18:15 h.

Contract: permanent seasonal.
Start date: November and December, depending on the shift.
Location: Barcelona.

About MagmaCultura

Magmacultura is an international cultural management company specializing in the design and management of cultural, educational, tourism, and communication projects. With over three decades of experience, it offers comprehensive management of cultural assets, including museums, immersive spaces, and digital cultural centers, along with services such as cultural mediation, event management, and educational programs.

Magmacultura operates across Spain, with current vacancies in cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Santander, and others. The company's work culture emphasizes public-facing roles in cultural venues, requiring strong language skills (e.g., English, French, Basque) and a passion for cultural dissemination. For international professionals, opportunities exist in roles such as cultural informers, educators, and front-of-house staff, often with weekend or shift work.

Industry: Cultural Services
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and 10 more

Good to know if you are moving

Magmacultura manages cultural projects across multiple Spanish regions, with job openings in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Santander.
Many roles require language skills, such as English B2/C1, French, or Basque, making them accessible to international candidates.
Positions include public-facing roles like cultural informers, ticket sellers, and VR experience guides, often with weekend or shift schedules.
The company has over 30 years of experience in cultural management, indicating stability and a broad network of cultural venues.
Some roles are temporary or project-based, such as for specific exhibitions or seasonal events.

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Additional information

At Magmacultura, we firmly believe that, in order to care for the plurality of our audience, we must first guarantee it from within. Therefore, we ensure selection processes that are open, equitable, and completely free from discrimination based on sex, origin, age, functional diversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other personal or social condition.

We have an active Equality Plan that supports our real commitment to equal opportunities at all levels of the organization. Here, all candidacies are evaluated based on criteria of talent, motivation, and potential.

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