Institution: Manoir de la Ville de Martigny
Deadline: 13 July 2025
Location: Martigny, Switzerland
The City of Martigny is offering a professional internship within its contemporary art center, the Manoir de la Ville. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to gain hands-on experience in curatorial practices and cultural mediation.
Internship Format
- Duration: 6 months starting 1 September 2025 (renewable once)
- Commitment: 80% (approx. 41 hours/week, including evenings and weekends)
- Salary: CHF 1000/month (CHF 1700/month after 6 months)
- Holidays: 5 weeks per year
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the curator with exhibitions and project development
- Contribute to mediation activities, including guided tours and educational tools
- Support communication and fundraising efforts
- Participate in exhibition installation and deinstallation
- Handle visitor reception and general operations
Candidate Profile
- University background in Art History or Museum Studies
- Strong interest in contemporary art
- Excellent French language skills (written and spoken)
- Organized, proactive, and flexible
- Comfortable with administrative tasks and digital tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience in mediation, communication, or fundraising is a plus
Supervision and Training
The intern will receive mentorship from the institution’s curator and head of mediation, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience across curatorial work, public engagement, and administration.
