Cultural Mediator (40%, 1 year fixed-term with option for extension)

01 June 2026
40%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join a vibrant cultural operation focused on art and community! Engage in a creative and dynamic work environment with diverse opportunities.

Tasks

Develop and conduct engaging programs for schools and youth.
Lead workshops related to exhibitions and material labs.
Design inclusive and participatory cultural projects.

Skills

Degree in cultural mediation, art history, or related fields.
Strong knowledge in design and visual arts.
Excellent German skills with digital proficiency.

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About the job

Are you eager to bring your mediation talent as well as your enthusiasm for people, design, art and culture into a lively urban cultural operation?
The Cultural Mediation Office of the Department of Culture develops and coordinates mediation offers with and for various cultural institutions of the city of Winterthur. This enables diverse people to participate culturally and thousands of children and young people gain access to culture, design and social topics. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed, creative and inspiring personality as a cultural mediator with a focus on the Gewerbemuseum Winterthur from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement. In this role, you are part of the Cultural Mediation Office team and work closely with the Gewerbemuseum Winterthur. The Gewerbemuseum Winterthur presents innovative exhibitions at the intersections of design, art and society and opens up diverse access to the world of materials. As a lively meeting place, it promotes exchange with different stakeholders.

Your tasks

Develop and conduct mediation formats for school classes and young adults

Lead workshops and offers related to exhibitions and the material laboratory of the Gewerbemuseum

Co-design and establish projects in the areas of participation, inclusion and outreach

Conceive and implement new and creative mediation formats for different target groups

Develop and produce mediation materials both analogue and digital

Your profile

Degree in cultural mediation, art history, design, pedagogy or similar fields

Sound knowledge and practical experience in design / visual arts

Experience in mediation work with children and young adults

Interest in participatory and inclusive cultural mediation

Very good German and high digital affinity, English skills are an advantage

Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends

What we offer

Versatile and responsible activity in a dynamic working environment

Motivated team with great creative freedom and the opportunity to contribute and implement ideas

Workplace (Gewerbemuseum Winterthur) in the heart of the cultural scene of Winterthur’s old town

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Ira Werner, Cultural Mediation/Coordination Museum Education, +41 52 267 51 08 (Wed-Fri) and Susanna Kumschick, Director of Gewerbemuseum Winterthur, +41 52 267 68 81 (Mon-Fri).
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application. Interviews will take place in calendar week 28.