Museum Education/Communication at the Graubünden Natural History Museum
Kanton Graubünden
Chur
Key information
- Publication date:16 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Internship
- Place of work:Chur
Job summary
Join the Bündner Naturmuseum team in Chur, Graubünden's cultural hub! Enjoy a diverse work environment with exciting opportunities.
Tasks
- Organize and develop educational programs for school classes.
- Assist in creating and managing museum exhibitions and offerings.
- Design and implement recreational programs for children and youth.
Skills
- Degree in natural sciences or pedagogy, with museum experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills in German and another official language.
- Ability to work independently, creatively, and within a team.
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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 together 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 together with us.
Museum Education/Communication at the Graubünden Natural History Museum
Office for Culture | Graubünden Natural History Museum | 60-80% | Chur
We are looking for an employee in the field of museum education/communication for the Graubünden Natural History Museum at the Office for Culture starting May 1, 2026, or by arrangement, to join our small team.
Your area of responsibility
- Organization, development, further development, documentation, and implementation of educational programs for school classes of all levels and other target groups
- Collaboration in the creation and supervision of exhibitions at the Graubünden Natural History Museum and the associated educational offerings
- Design and implementation of programs for children and young people in the leisure sector
- Support of teachers in the museum and maintenance of contact between the museum, schools, and training institutions
- Participation in the development of the museum's framework program and conducting varied tours and other educational offerings also for adults
- Supervision of interns in your area of responsibility
What we expect from you
- Completed scientific studies and/or pedagogical-didactic training, preferably with several years of teaching and/or museum experience
- Solid knowledge primarily of the local nature with a focus on Graubünden/Alpine region
- Enjoyment in conveying knowledge to children, young people, and adults
- Confident appearance in front of school classes and adults during public tours, lectures, and other events
- Good oral and written communication skills in German and preferably at least one other official language of Graubünden (Italian and/or Romansh)
- Independent and responsible working style, high motivation, creativity, resilience, flexibility (e.g., for evening tours), teamwork skills, and good communication
We look forward to receiving your online application and to getting to know you.
For questions, Ueli Rehsteiner, museum director, is happy to assist you at Tel. 081 257 27 43 or by email at ueli.rehsteiner@bnm.gr.ch.
Application deadline: November 2, 2025
