Museum Technician

Salo Art Museum Veturitalli is a professionally managed art museum offering high-quality visual art. It serves as a showcase for local visual art, produces nationally significant exhibitions and presents interesting Finnish and international photographic art. We are looking for an acting MUSEUM TECHNICIAN for the period 4 January–30 June 2027. At Art Museum Veturitalli, you will have the opportunity to use your abilities in a versatile way. We are an innovative team united by a passion for visual art and audience-oriented museum work. We are a suitable mix of experienced professionals and fresh perspectives. The Museum Technician is responsible for planning and implementing storage, packing and installation solutions for exhibition and collection works, including procurements. The role also involves responsibility for structural planning, construction and installation of exhibitions, and guiding temporary staff in these situations. In addition, the Museum Technician assists the curator with collection work, plans the logistics required at the art museum and, when necessary, transports artworks and equipment in a van. The Museum Technician is responsible for the operation and safety of museum, exhibition and facility technology and machinery. The role also covers lighting technology and, where applicable, event technology. The work is mainly organised around the annual exhibition cycle. The duties also include monitoring conditions in exhibition and art-storage areas and acting as the contact person for property maintenance matters. The Museum Technician acts as the safety officer for the art-storage areas and maintains collection safety in accordance with the rescue plan. The list of duties is long, but no one here is left alone: we manage the whole through cooperation. The eligibility requirement is a vocational qualification as a museum technician or suitable knowledge and skills. A category B driving licence, good Finnish and at least satisfactory English are required. The role requires technical-work skills, IT skills and a willingness to keep learning. Good cooperation and problem-solving skills and the ability to organise one’s own work are an advantage. The role calls for good communication and teamwork skills and an independent, precise and careful approach. We value an interest in visual art and preserving cultural heritage. We offer, among other things: - Training opportunities - A well-being allowance through Epassi - Free instructor-led exercise groups - Meals at a reduced employee price As an employer that supports learning, we offer varied opportunities to develop your skills. Our work communities are diverse, encouraging and welcoming. We invest in good leadership. We are a smoke-free workplace. The position’s salary is €2,786.38 per month, plus a possible experience supplement. Pay follows the KVTES technical sector agreement, and working time is 38.25 hours per week. Salo also pays an addition based on individual work performance after six months. The employment relationship includes a probationary period of up to half the duration of the fixed-term employment, provided the conditions of the collective agreement are met. Any paper application should be sent to Salo City / Registry Office, P.O. Box 77, 24101 Salo. Mark the envelope “Application / Museum Technician”. Paper applications will also be entered into the Kuntarekry system. Applications will not be returned. If you need help submitting your application, contact the recruitment unit at rekrytointi@salo.fi. Interested? Call to ask about the role during the following telephone hours: 27 October, 14:00–16:00: Museum Director Susanna Luojus, tel. 044 778 4900 2 November, 9:00–11:00: Curator Minna Nyqvist, tel. 044 778 4888 Applications for the position close on 6 November 2026 at 12:00.