Traineeship Conservator

About the job

Traineeship Conservator

Office for Culture | Bündner Kunstmuseum | 80 % | Chur

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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 with us.

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 extension of the cultural property protection facility, the entire collection will be temporarily relocated to an external art storage 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.

Your area of responsibility

• 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 support in the preparation and implementation of the depot relocation
• Planning and executing restorations professionally

What we expect from you

• 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

Our benefits

Flexible working time models and, where possible, including home office and mobile working Work-life balance with at least 5 weeks’ holiday and seniority leave Special social allowance in addition to child allowance and support for third-party childcare Attractive salary and social benefits Diverse training and development opportunities Opportunity to help shape the future of the canton Learn more about our benefits

Place of work

Office for Culture Bündner Kunstmuseum
Bahnhofstrasse 35
7000 Chur

If you have any questions, Stephan Kunz, Artistic Director, is happy to assist you by phone at 081 257 28 61 or by email at stephan.kunz@bkm.gr.ch .

Application deadline: 27 September 2026

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