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Cultural Mediator for Museum

On-site in Santander·Part-time·Added 13 days ago

MagmaCultura

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Overview

Job details

Part-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.
Work on-site in Santander
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Formación académica: en Historia del Arte, Bellas Artes, Historia, Turismo, Humanidades, Comunicación Audiovisual, Antropología, Gestión Cultural o equivalentes.” — 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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Academic background: in Art History, Fine Arts, History, Tourism, Humanities, Audiovisual Communication, Anthropology, Cultural Management, or equivalents.
Languages: native or bilingual Spanish. Advanced English. Any other additional language will be valued.
Previous experience: in similar positions conducting guided tours, facilitating workshops in cultural environments, mediation projects, or museum education.
Your essence: if you possess 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 with communication skills and a passion for heritage for a prominent and prestigious cultural facility located in Santander.

What you'll do

Accompany and guide the visiting public: conduct and facilitate tours through close engagement, adapting the narrative and content to different audience profiles to ensure an enriching encounter.
Promote dialogue and active engagement: foster curiosity and the public's critical spirit, inviting them to reflect and connect with the works through their own personal experience.
Maintain service excellence: ensure the correct development of activities, guaranteeing a smooth, positive, and comfortable flow for people throughout the entire tour.

How you'll work

Working day, days, and hours: 25.5 hours per week. 15 hours per week and 10.50 hours per week.
Low season: 25.5 h/week:
- Week A: from Wednesday to Sunday from 9:45 to 15:00h.
- Week B: Monday from 9:45 to 20:15h and from Wednesday to Friday from 9:45 to 15:00h.
High season: 30.75 h/week:
- Week A: from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:45 to 15:00 h.
- Week B: Monday from 9:45 to 20:15 h and from Tuesday to Friday from 9:45 to 15:00 h.
Low season: 25.5 h/week:
- Week A: Monday from 9:45 to 20:15 h and from Wednesday to Friday from 15:00 to 20:15 h.
- Week B: from Wednesday to Sunday from 15:00 to 20:15 h.
High season 30.75 h/week
- Week A: Monday from 9:45 to 20:15 h and from Tuesday to Friday from 15:00 to 20:15 h.
- Week B: from Tuesday to Sunday from 15:00 to 20:15 h.
Low season: 13.5 h/week:
- Week A: Monday from 14:00 to 17:00 h and Saturdays and Sundays from 15:00 to 20:15 h.
- Week B: Monday from 14:00 to 17:00 h and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:45 to 15:00 h.
High season: 15 h/week:
- Week A: Monday from 12:30 to 17:00 h and Saturdays and Sundays from 15:00 to 20:15 h.
- Week B: Monday from 12:30 to 17:00 h and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:45 to 15:00 h.
Low and high season: 10.5 h/week:
- Week A: Saturdays and Sundays from 15:00 to 20:15h.
- Week B: Saturdays and Sundays from 09:45 to 15:00h.
High season 30.75 h/week
- Week A: from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:45 to 15:00 h.
- Week B: Monday from 9:45 to 20:15 h and from Tuesday to Friday from 9:45 to 15:00 h.
High season only: 30.75 h/week:
- Week A: Monday from 9:45 to 20:15 h and from Tuesday to Friday from 17:00 to 20:15 h.
- Week B: from Tuesday to Sunday from 15:00 to 21:15 h.
High season only: 10.5 h/week:
- Week A: Saturdays and Sundays from 15:00 to 20:15 h.
- Week B: Saturdays and Sundays from 9:45 to 15:00 h.
Contract: permanent seasonal.
Start date: October 2026.
Location: Santander, Cantabria.

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 remain the same company: passionate, close, 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 sites as our main areas of operation. 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 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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