Restorer Traineeship
- 04 September 2026
- 100%
- Apprenticeship
- Chur
Job summary
Graubünden, Switzerland's largest canton, offers rich diversity. Join us for a unique opportunity in a vibrant work environment, enhancing your skills.
Tasks
- Conduct conservation assessments of artworks for relocation.
- Create condition reports and photographic documentation.
- Collaborate on the safe packaging of artworks for transport.
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's in Conservation and Restoration required.
- Experience handling artworks with care is essential.
- Team collaboration and structured working style preferred.
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About the job
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 days of sunshine 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 together with us.
Restorer Traineeship
Office for Culture | Bündner Kunstmuseum | 80 % | Chur
We are looking for a committed and reliable person for a one-year traineeship in the field of conservation/restoration (80 %) starting 1 January 2027. Due to the renovation and expansion of the cultural property protection facility, the entire collection will be temporarily relocated to an external art storage facility at the beginning of 2028. As part of the traineeship, you will support us particularly in the conservation and organisational preparation of the artworks for the relocation.
- Conservation and restoration examination of artworks in the context of the depot relocation
- Preparation of condition reports and photographic documentation
- Determination of suitable packaging types for transport and professional packaging of the artworks
- Organisational assistance in the preparation and implementation of the depot relocation
- Planning and executing restorations professionally
- Completed university degree in conservation and restoration (Bachelor or Master)
- Practical experience in the conservation and restoration handling of artworks
- Confident and careful handling of artworks
- Independent, reliable and structured way of working
- Willingness to collaborate and engage in professional exchange within the team
If you have any questions, Stephan Kunz, Artistic Director, is happy to assist you by phone at 081 257 28 61 or by email stephan.kunz@bkm.gr.ch .
Application deadline: 27 September 2026
