Organizer Information
Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) is one of Spain’s leading contemporary art institutions, founded in 1995 and situated in the heart of Barcelona. The museum operates as a public consortium supported by multiple governing bodies, including the Generalitat de Catalunya, the City Council of Barcelona, and the Spanish Ministry of Culture, alongside the MACBA Foundation.
MACBA’s mission is to research, preserve, exhibit, and interpret contemporary art with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, cultural reflection, and educational engagement. The institution has developed an international reputation for its curatorial innovation, interdisciplinary programming, and commitment to both local and global artistic discourse. Beyond exhibitions, MACBA functions as a research hub and a cultural platform that fosters dialogue between artists, institutions, and audiences, with a particular focus on the social role of contemporary art.
Title & Description
Temporary Selection Process – Administrative Position (Registry Department) at MACBA
This opportunity is a public selection call for a temporary administrative position within MACBA’s Registry Department. The role focuses on the management and coordination of administrative processes related to the museum’s collection, including documentation of artworks, customs procedures, insurance management, loan agreements, and internal and external movements of artworks.
The selected candidate will contribute to the operational backbone of MACBA’s collection management system, ensuring legal, logistical, and administrative compliance in the handling of artworks. This position is not an artistic production residency but a culturally embedded institutional role that directly supports the functioning of a major contemporary art museum.
The Role Overview
- Position: Administrative Officer – Registry Department (C1 Group)
- Contract Type: Temporary labour contract (substitution basis)
- Workload: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
- Salary: €27,508.82 gross annually (12 payments)
- Work Mode: On-site, mandatory in-person attendance
- Meal allowance: €7.27 per working day
- Vacation: 23 working days per year + 10 personal leave days or 75 flexible hours
- Reporting Line: Registry Department Management (Head of Registry)
- Selection Committee: Internal MACBA HR and Registry representatives
Position & Tasks
- Managing customs documentation for loans and acquisitions of artworks
- Coordinating insurance contracts, certificates, premiums, and claims related to artworks
- Handling administrative procedures for export permits of cultural heritage objects
- Supporting loan agreements, documentation updates, and invoicing processes
- Maintaining and updating collection databases (e.g., COELI system)
- Assisting with internal and external artwork movements
- Providing administrative support for departmental budgeting and procurement systems
- Coordinating photographic documentation sessions for the collection
- Supporting transversal production and institutional processes
- Ensuring compliance with institutional procedures, quality standards, and risk management protocols
Categories
- Arts Administration
- Museum Studies
- Cultural Heritage Management
- Archival & Documentation Practices
- Institutional Art Management
- Visual Arts Infrastructure Support
Eligibility
- Minimum qualification: High School Diploma, Vocational Training (C1 equivalent), or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in museums, cultural institutions, or archives
- Knowledge of administrative systems related to collections, documentation, or registry work
- Language requirements:
- Catalan: C1 level or equivalent (or pass institutional test)
- English: B2 First (FCE) or equivalent (or pass test)
- EU citizenship or eligible work authorisation in Spain
- Availability for immediate employment upon selection
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- No legal or disciplinary restrictions preventing public employment
- Capacity to work full-time in a structured institutional environment
Program Benefits
- Stable institutional experience within one of Europe’s leading contemporary art museums
- Full-time paid position with structured salary and benefits
- Access to high-level museum operations and international art networks
- Professional experience in collection management and cultural heritage administration
- Integration into a multidisciplinary institutional team
- Opportunity to work with internationally recognized contemporary art collections
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation Letter (maximum 2 pages)
- Proof of language proficiency (Catalan, English, and Spanish if applicable)
- Supporting documents for professional experience (contracts, references, employment history)
- Any relevant certifications or training documents
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 19 May 2026
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Additional Details
- The selection process is highly competitive and structured in multiple phases
- Only shortlisted candidates will proceed to interviews and tests
- Catalan language proficiency is mandatory for final selection
- The role is administrative but directly supports cultural heritage and contemporary art operations
- The museum reserves the right to declare the position vacant if no suitable candidate is found
- A reserve list of candidates may be created for future similar vacancies