Curator & Deputy Director Kunstmuseum Olten (80%)

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Curator & Deputy Director Kunstmuseum Olten (80%)

In an exciting phase of planned changes, we are looking for a new curator and deputy museum director.

Who we are

"Small and fine" is our motto. The municipal Kunstmuseum Olten is one of the professionally managed art museums in Switzerland, with a high-quality collection of Swiss art from the 19th century to the present, an innovative exhibition programme, a strong commitment to education and mediation, as well as publication and research activities.

As an "open museum" we explicitly see ourselves as a place of exchange, encounter and cultural participation. Collaborations, projects in public spaces and participatory formats such as the "Treasure Chamber Collection" are part of our DNA. We deliberately invest in projects that enable engagement with relevant questions of our time, we build bridges between disciplines, population groups and connect national discourses with local perspectives.

General information

• Workload
• 80%
• Start date
• by arrangement
• Employer
• Municipality of Olten
• Type of employment
• permanent
• Type
• Job offer

Tasks

Who we are looking for

After the internal reappointment of the director position, we are looking for you to complete our team and as a close sparring partner to the museum director. As a curator, you will play a key role in shaping the contemporary exhibition programme and participate in art-historical and collection-related exhibition projects. You will be operationally responsible for press work and communication. As deputy, you support the museum director in all areas of museum work, especially regarding collection, mediation, publications and public relations.

Expectations

You have excellent knowledge of (younger) contemporary Swiss art as well as art history, have successfully curated exhibitions and are well networked. A sensibility for relevant contemporary issues and the ability to combine national impact with regional anchoring distinguish you.

You are passionate about working with the collection and communicate with enthusiasm. You work reflectively, are curious, imaginative, sociable and open to experiments. You see yourself as a team player and are motivated to contribute to the further development of Kunstmuseum Olten with personal commitment, quality awareness and improvisational talent. A degree in art history or an equivalent qualification, high language competence and museum experience are prerequisites.

We offer

What we offer

• a permanent 50% position with the city of Olten. Thanks to patronage support, an 80% workload is secured until the end of 2029.
• a demanding and varied activity with personal responsibility and many opportunities for design.
• a large network and a well-coordinated team looking forward to fresh ideas.
• modern employment and salary conditions.

Procedure

If we have aroused your interest, we look forward to your application! Please send it with CV and photo to the personnel department of the municipality of Olten, bewerbungen@olten.ch

Further information

For further information, please contact: Katja Herlach, Director Kunstmuseum Olten,

Phone 062 212 86 76, katja.herlach@kunstmuseumolten.ch