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Museum, Events and Cultural Activities Stage Manager

On-site in Madrid·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 native-level Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Formación académica: en Gestión Cultural, Historia del Arte, Bellas Artes, Historia, Turismo, Humanidades, Comunicación Audiovisual, Comunicación, Imagen y Sonido o equivalentes.” — per the ad.

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Real impact in the cultural sector: join a leading organization in cultural project management.
Space for your development: we bet on your talent. We offer you an ideal environment for constant learning.
Days and schedules: minimum 10 h/week (with real possibility of increasing hours depending on the volume of events), distributed within the window of Monday to Friday, from 16:00 to 22:00 h. Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 12:00h.
Contract: permanent seasonal.
Start date: immediate.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Academic training: in Cultural Management, Art History, Fine Arts, History, Tourism, Humanities, Audiovisual Communication, Communication, Image and Sound, or equivalents.
Languages: native or bilingual Spanish, advanced level of English. Any other additional language will be valued.
Experience of at least one year in similar stage management positions, event coordination in museums, exhibition halls, cultural centers, or similar.
Your essence: if you enjoy event coordination, teamwork, and contact with people, and you want to be part of a dynamic cultural environment, this is your place!

The role

We are looking to hire a Stage Manager to join the cultural management team at one of the leading cultural and museum institutions located in Madrid, specializing in modern and contemporary art, with responsibility for the coordination, supervision, and control of the technical and logistical execution of events.

What you'll do

Supervision: be present and supervise the assembly, execution, and disassembly phases of events and filming, guaranteeing their correct development.
Care of the spaces: check the condition of the rooms and facilities before and after assembly and disassembly work, communicating any detected incidents.
Internal coordination: act as a liaison with the different Museum services to guarantee the coverage of the needs of each activity and supervise the correct signing of the delivery and reception report for Museum material.
Reports: prepare final reports on the development of the events, including relevant incidents, and submit them to the space rental coordinators.

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

Location: Madrid.

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

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 based on criteria of talent, motivation, and potential.

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