Konstvärdar/Art Hosts Liljevalchs Konsthall, 2 st deltid/part-time (50%)

Welcome to Liljevalchs

Liljevalchs is Stockholm's largest and oldest Kunsthalle, situated by the waterfront in Djurgården's

museum district. At Liljevalchs, visitors encounter Swedish and international contemporary art. The

exhibition programme engages both a broad audience and those with a particular interest in specific artists or artistic practices. Each new art year begins with the renowned Spring Salon (Vårsalongen).

Liljevalchs is owned by the City of Stockholm and opened in 1916 as Sweden's first independent public Kunsthalle dedicated to contemporary art. In 2021, the institution expanded by 2,400 square metres with the addition of Liljevalchs+.

About the position

As an Art Host, you are an important link between the art, the Kunstalle and the visitor. You welcome visitors to Liljevalchs in the lobby, the shop and the exhibition space, contributing to an accessible, engaging and professional visitor experience.

In this role, you introduce current exhibitions, give guided tours and answer questions about the art and the exhibition programme. You also work as an Art Educator through creative workshop activities for children, youth and adults. You adapt the content and approach to the participants' age, prior knowledge and needs.

You engage with visitors and adapt your communication to different audiences. You also work in the Kunsthalle's shop and contribute to ensuring the safety and security of both visitors and artworks.

You work as a part of a team of other Art Hosts and report to an Art Host Coordinator. The position includes evening and weekend work.

There are two part-time positions (50% each) available, both ending on 5 June 2027.

We are looking for someone who has:

A completed upper secondary education

Extensive knowledge of modern and contemporary art

Professional experience as a museum or gallery host, or other relevant experience working with the public in the fields of art and culture

Experience leading guided tours and working with art education and public engagement

The ability to communicate fluently in at least two languages, one of which must be Swedish or English

It is an advantage if you have:

Experience of working or studying in international contexts

A university degree in Art History, Fine Art or a related field, or equivalent competence acquired through professional experience

Other post-secondary education considered relevant to the position

Other professional experience considered relevant to the position

The position requires a professional and inclusive approach to engaging with visitors, and the ability to make people from different backgrounds and with different levels of prior knowledge feel welcome. You act as a bridge between the art and the visitor and are sociable, attentive and skilled at building relationships.

Your are a confident communicator and comfortable speaking in front of both small and large groups. You are able to adapt your communication and approach to art mediation to the needs and circumstances of different audiences, and treat everyone equally. You are independent, responsible and flexible, and remain calm in stressful or unexpected situations. You work well with others and exercise good judgement.

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Culture is an important part of life in Stockholm, reaching millions of people every year. At the Culture Department, we work together to strengthen Stockholm’s cultural life.We have an open and collaborative working environment where everyone is encouraged to take part in developing our work. Join us and help make Stockholm a city where culture can thrive.The City of Stockholm uses skills-based recruitment. This means that we focus on each person’s skills and help prevent discrimination.

We do not use cover letters in our recruitment process. Instead, we focus on your skills and experience. When you apply, you will be asked to answer a number of questions. Please keep your answers short and clear, and make sure they are relevant to your CV. When we review your application, we look at your CV and your answers to the questions.

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