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Science Educator

On-site in Tarragona·Full-time·Added 13 days ago

MagmaCultura

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
MagmaCultura doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Catalan
The ad asks for Catalan, or counts it in your favour.
Work on-site in Tarragona
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Grau o llicenciatura en Física, Enginyeria, Ciències Ambientals, Biologia, Geologia, Química o titulacions científiques equivalents.” — per the ad.

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.
Working day: minimum 3 h/week (with a real possibility of increasing hours depending on the volume of workshops and group demand).
Activity schedule: distributed within the weekend period, from 9:00 to 14:00 h and from 16:00 to 20:00 h.
Contract: permanent seasonal (fix discontinu).
Start date: September 2026.
Location: Tarragona.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Academic training: Degree or Licentiate in Physics, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Geology, Chemistry, or equivalent scientific qualifications.
Languages: native or bilingual Catalan and Spanish, and advanced English. Any other additional language will be valued.
Previous experience: in similar positions as a guide, science educator, science communicator, conducting educational workshops, or teaching.
Your essence: if you have pedagogical creativity and the ability to interpret and transmit scientific and cultural content in a clear and accessible way, this is your place!

The role

We are looking for a Science Educator - Science Communicator for a prominent museum in Tarragona. Your mission will be to awaken curiosity and interest in science in all types of audiences, guiding and animating the visitor experience through the center's exhibitions, workshops, and educational activities in an engaging and participatory manner.

What you'll do

Accompany and guide the visiting public: carry out and animate tours, workshops, and activities promoting science communication, adapting the content according to the type of audience to thus foster their curiosity.
Generate enriching experiences: pique curiosity, encourage reflection, and bring science closer to all kinds of audiences.
Promote dialogue and active encounter: foster the critical spirit of the public, inviting them to reflect and connect with science from their own personal experience.
Maintain service excellence: ensure the correct development of activities, guaranteeing a fluid, positive, and comfortable flow for people throughout the entire tour.

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
Website: magmacultura.com

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.

In their own words

About the company & team

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 spaces as our main areas of activity. Join our team!

Additional information

At Magmacultura we firmly believe that, 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 under criteria of talent, motivation, and potential.

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