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Cultural Mediator - Educator - Museum

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 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 Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Formació acadèmica: en Història de l'Art, Belles Arts, Història, Turisme, Humanitats, Comunicació Audiovisual, Antropologia, Gestió Cultural o equivalents.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

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

Option 1) 27 h/week: Monday to Thursday from 8:45 to 14:45, Friday from 10:00 to 13:00.

Option 2) High season: 30 h/week. Low season: 27.50 h/week.

High season: Week A: Monday to Friday from 8:45 to 14:45. Week B: Monday to Wednesday, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:45 to 14:45.

Low season: Week A: Monday to Friday from 8:45 to 14:15. Week B: Monday to Wednesday, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:45 to 14:15.

Contract: permanent seasonal (fix discontinu).
Start date: immediate.
Location: Barcelona.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Academic training: in Art History, Fine Arts, History, Tourism, Humanities, Audiovisual Communication, Anthropology, Cultural Management, or equivalents.
Languages: native or bilingual Catalan and Spanish. Advanced English. Knowledge of other languages will be positively valued.
Previous experience in similar positions conducting guided tours, facilitating workshops in cultural environments, or mediation and museum education projects.
Your essence: if you have empathy, active listening, pedagogical creativity, and the ability to interpret and transmit cultural content in a clear and accessible way, this is your place!

The role

We are looking for a Cultural Mediator - Educator with excellent communication skills and a passion for heritage to join the team of a prominent museum located in Barcelona.

Your main mission will be to open new perspectives through dialogue, transforming each visit into a participatory, accessible, and inspiring journey where the public connects deeply with what they observe.

What you'll do

Accompany and energize the visiting public: conduct and energize tours through proximity and empathy, adapting the narrative and pedagogical content to various audience profiles to guarantee an enriching encounter.
Promote dialogue and active encounter: foster curiosity and reflection among the public, inviting them to interact and connect with the works from their own personal experience.
Guarantee excellence and comfort during the visit: oversee the correct development of activities and group facilitation, ensuring a fluid and comfortable flow through the rooms.
Care for the experience: be a close point of reference to resolve doubts, provide orientation regarding the space, and ensure a memorable cultural experience.

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, approachable, and committed to bringing heritage, art, and knowledge closer 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 of discrimination on the grounds of 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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