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Cultural and Educational Mediator

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 13 Oct)

MagmaCultura

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Fixed-term contract, full-time hours
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Education
University degree

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Academic training: Degree/Licentiate in Art History, Fine Arts, History, Tourism, Humanities, Audiovisual Communication, Anthropology, Cultural Management, or equivalents.

  • Languages: native or bilingual Spanish, and English level C1 (advanced). Knowledge of other languages will be positively valued.

  • Previous experience: in similar positions conducting guided tours, facilitating workshops in cultural environments, mediation projects, or museum education.

  • 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!

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.

  • Contract type: temporary contract for holiday cover.

  • Location: Madrid.

  • Available positions and schedules: (28.25 h/week): Schedule:

    • Week A: Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 to 15:30 h; Saturdays from 09:30 to 15:00 h.

    • Week B: Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 to 15:30 h; Saturdays from 14:45 to 20:15 h and Sundays from 09:45 to 15:15 h.

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 cultural center located in the center of Madrid.

Your main mission will be to open new perspectives through dialogue, transforming every 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 lead tours with closeness and empathy, adapting the narrative and pedagogical content to diverse 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 the management of groups, ensuring a smooth and comfortable flow through the rooms.

  • Care for the experience: be a close point of reference to resolve doubts, provide guidance about 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

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 endorses 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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