Organizer Information
Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma is one of Spain’s leading contemporary art institutions and a major cultural landmark in the Balearic Islands. Established through the Fundació Es Baluard Museu d’Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma in 2003, the museum is dedicated to preserving, researching, exhibiting, and promoting modern and contemporary art within both local and international contexts.
The foundation's mission extends beyond collection management to include educational programming, publications, conferences, cultural events, artist promotion, and public engagement initiatives. Through its permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, and public programs, Es Baluard has become a significant reference point within Spain’s contemporary art ecosystem and an important contributor to international cultural exchange.
The museum regularly collaborates with artists, curators, researchers, cultural institutions, and art professionals, creating opportunities that support the preservation and presentation of contemporary artistic practices.
Title & Description
Collection Technician in the Artistic Area Job Opportunity
Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma is seeking applications for a temporary full-time Collection Technician position within its Artistic Department. This professional role is designed for candidates with experience in museum collections, conservation, registration, and exhibition logistics.
The selected candidate will work closely with the Collection and Registration Department, supporting the management of artworks belonging to the museum collection as well as works borrowed for temporary exhibitions. Responsibilities include artwork documentation, condition reporting, collection database management, conservation monitoring, storage supervision, logistics coordination, and support for exhibition installations and deinstallations.
This position offers an opportunity to work directly with a major contemporary art collection while contributing to the operational and curatorial activities of a respected European museum.
The Role Overview
- Position: Collection Technician (Artistic Department)
- Organization: Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma
- Contract Type: Temporary replacement contract for a staff member on leave.
- Contract Duration: Until 31 May 2027.
- Salary: €27,675.48 gross annually.
- Working Hours: 36 hours per week.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:00.
- Reporting To: Collection and Registration Department, Artistic Area Management.
- Starting Date: Immediate incorporation.
- Selection Method: Merit-based evaluation followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates.
Position & Tasks
The Collection Technician will contribute to the management, preservation, and documentation of artworks and exhibition materials through the following responsibilities:
- Assisting the Conservation and Collection Department.
- Supporting temporary exhibition production and logistics.
- Producing and monitoring conservation reports.
- Tracking artwork movements and condition status.
- Coordinating registration procedures for installations and deinstallations.
- Monitoring environmental and conservation conditions in galleries and storage facilities.
- Managing artwork packaging and transportation documentation.
- Maintaining collection and exhibition databases.
- Managing documentation and publication inventories.
- Supporting exchanges with libraries, archives, and cultural institutions.
- Publishing collection information through museum communication channels.
- Assisting with special projects and institutional programs.
- Coordinating with suppliers and service providers.
- Supporting departmental strategy and project implementation.
Categories
- Contemporary Art
- Museum Studies
- Collection Management
- Conservation
- Registration
- Curatorial Support
- Arts Administration
- Cultural Heritage
- Exhibition Management
- Visual Arts
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be eligible to work under Spanish public employment regulations.
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Hold a university degree in:
- Art History,
- Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage,
- Fine Arts,
- Humanities,
- or equivalent fields.
- Demonstrate a minimum of two years of professional experience in museum collections, conservation, registration, exhibitions, or related cultural institutions.
- Have excellent written and spoken Spanish.
- Hold a minimum Catalan language certificate at C1 level.
- Hold a minimum English language certificate at B2 level.
- Meet all legal requirements necessary for employment within Spain.
International qualifications are accepted provided they are officially recognized or homologated where required.
Program Benefits
- Employment within one of Spain’s most respected contemporary art museums.
- Annual salary of €27,675.48 gross.
- Direct experience working with museum collections and international exhibitions.
- Opportunities to expand professional expertise in collection management and conservation.
- Participation in high-level contemporary art programming.
- Access to professional networks within the museum and cultural heritage sectors.
- Experience working alongside museum leadership, registrars, conservators, and exhibition professionals.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Completed application form.
- Passport or National Identity Document.
- Academic degree certificates.
- Language certificates.
- Documentation proving professional experience.
- Evidence supporting additional qualifications and achievements.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Motivation letter (maximum two pages).
- Supporting documentation for all claimed merits and qualifications.
Applicants with disabilities may also submit relevant accessibility and fitness-for-work documentation.
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted electronically by email to: museu@esbaluard.org
Subject Line: Convocatoria Técnico/a de Registro y Colección Es Baluard Museu
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 1 July 2026
- Contract End Date: 31 May 2027
Location
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Additional Details
The recruitment process follows principles of transparency, equality, merit, and non-discrimination.
Applications are evaluated through a merit-based scoring system that considers professional experience, academic qualifications, language skills, and additional training. Candidates with the highest scores will be shortlisted for interviews, which assess professional competencies, communication skills, teamwork, motivation, adaptability, creativity, and commitment to the museum’s mission.
The museum reserves the right to leave the position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified. A reserve ranking may also be used if the selected candidate withdraws or cannot assume the position.
The probation period is two months.