Kanton Graubünden
Chur
9 hours ago
Director of the Bündner Kunstmuseum
- 12 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Chur
About the job
Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally, and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden with us.
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally, and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden with us.
Director of the Bündner Kunstmuseum
Office for Culture | Bündner Kunstmuseum | 80-100% | Chur
In recent years, the Bündner Kunstmuseum has developed into a beacon in the cultural world of Graubünden and Switzerland. Thanks to its great international appeal, the museum records growing visitor numbers annually. A new visitor record was reached in 2025.
The museum connects the Villa Planta with a modern extension building, which was opened in 2016. The impressive collection with over 8,000 works includes pieces from the 18th century to the present. Various exhibitions, events, and educational programs take place annually to promote a holistic and comprehensive engagement with art. The Bündner Kunstmuseum is a workplace for around 40 employees. The museum's sponsorship consists of the Canton of Graubünden (staff and infrastructure), the Bündner Kunstverein (exhibitions and events), and the Bündner Kunstsammlung Foundation (collection).
Due to the retirement of the previous artistic director, we are looking for a convincing personality as of August 1, 2027, or by agreement, who will lead the Bündner Kunstmuseum as an important cultural institution into the future.
Your area of responsibility
- You lead the museum operationally and ensure organization, finances, and personnel management
- You are responsible for the annual program, realize exhibitions and events, and ensure their communication, mediation, and public relations
- You are responsible for the development, maintenance, and presentation of the collection
- You develop strategies for audience acquisition, inclusion, and participation
- You promote sustainable collaboration with colleges and universities
- You participate with an advisory vote on the board of the Bündner Kunstverein
- You manage the affairs of the Bündner Kunstsammlung Foundation
- You maintain and strengthen a broad national and international network with artists, collectors, patrons, sponsors, lenders, foundations, as well as politics and authorities
- You shape public perception and represent the museum externally
What we expect from you
- You have a completed degree in art history or an equivalent education
- You bring extensive museum experience and have several years of professional and leadership experience
- You have long-standing experience in curating exhibitions and in project and organizational management
- You demonstrate proven expertise in modern, contemporary, and recent art
- You distinguish yourself through your pronounced personal skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, as well as your confident appearance
- You promote a good working atmosphere
- Good knowledge of several cantonal languages as well as good English skills are an advantage
We look forward to receiving your online application and to getting to know you.
For professional questions, Ursin Widmer, Head of the Office for Culture, is available at telephone number 081 257 48 01 or the artistic director Stephan Kunz at telephone number 081 257 28 61.
For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Martin Schmid, HR Manager/Head of Finance and Controlling, at telephone number 081 257 48 05.
Application deadline: March 12, 2026
