We are currently looking for:
Museum Vestfyn is looking for part-time museum docents
Museum Vestfyn is seeking hourly-wage staff for the positions of museum host and curator, to start as soon as possible.
You are the first person museum visitors meet when they come to see our exhibits, and you therefore play a vital role in making a good impression on them—as the museum’s public face.
You may be interested in culture or simply want to try your hand at working in a museum. The most important thing is your commitment.
Working Hours
You will be part of a shift schedule in which shifts are divided among you and the other museum hosts and custodians.
The position is temporary, limited to the museum’s season (end of March – end of October). We are hiring for all months, but we especially need you during the summer, which is our peak season. In addition, there will be shifts for special events, during school breaks, and leading up to Christmas. The number of hours and the availability of shifts vary depending on high and low season. You can generally expect shifts to be between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The museum is open both on weekdays and on weekends, so you should be prepared to work shifts on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as well.
Scope of Work
- Welcoming and assisting guests at the reception desk/ticket office
- Provide information and guidance to guests
- Ticket handling and merchandise sales in the store
- Cash Statement
- Restocking merchandise and ensuring that the store area always looks presentable
- Promotion of the museum's two exhibitions
- Patrols and security-related monitoring in the exhibits
- Open and close the exhibits
- Easy cleaning
Qualifications – We expect you to…
- Is dedicated, friendly, and outgoing
- Has a knack for good customer service and sales
- Is flexible and ready to step in when a colleague needs help
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Keeps a clear perspective and ensures a positive experience for the guest, even in a stressful situation
- Has a professional appearance and is practical
- Must be able to serve guests in Danish and English. German is a plus, but not required
We offer:
- Training
- A workplace in a historic setting with dedicated colleagues, where you will be part of a team of museum hosts and curators
- Working at a local museum that is currently under development
Application
Museum Vestfyn is committed to equality among our employees and therefore encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background, to apply for these positions. To apply, please send your application and resume to Helle Weisenbergat hw@museumvestfyn.dk.
Job interviews are held on an ongoing basis.
Museum Vestfyn must review a child protection and criminal background check before hiring. You must request the criminal background check at politi.dk, and with your consent, the museum is authorized to obtain the child protection check.
For more information about the position, please contact Helle Weisenberg at 24 80 13 31 or by email athw@museumvestfyn.dk
About Museum Vestfyn
Museum Vestfyn is an independent, state-recognized museum located in Assens. Our mission is to preserve and showcase the cultural heritage of the Municipality of Assens. The museum comprises Museum ERNST and Museum WILLEMOES, each of which showcases a part of Assens’s history in its original setting.
Museum ERNST is located in the former building of the J. Ernst Silverware Factory (Østergade 57), which Frederik Ernst transformed into a private residence housing his lavish collection of silver, art, ceramics, and more.
In the beautiful red half-timbered building in the heart of town (Østergade 36), Museum WILLEMOES tells the story of naval hero Peter Willemoes through play and interactive activities in his childhood home.
Assens Customs House at the harbor (Nordre Havevej 19) is also part of Museum Vestfyn. The building serves as a venue for both exhibitions and activities throughout the year. In addition, parts of the administration have offices on the first floor.
We are currently looking for:
Seeking passionate volunteers to help run and develop CAFÉ ERNST
CAFÉ ERNST is run by a group of passionate volunteers who serve the guests.
Museum Vestfyn is looking for more cooperative volunteers to join the café’s community—could that be you?
Expectations
Volunteering at CAFÉ ERNST is a flexible role where you’ll work alongside the staff to plan the various tasks at the museum café. As a volunteer, you’ll be part of a community where there are opportunities to help the café grow. You’re not “locked in,” and no one will hold it against you if there are times when other commitments take priority. However, you’re expected to maintain good hygiene, be able to regularly participate in the shift schedule, be reliable in showing up for shifts, and take the initiative to sign up for shifts.
Volunteering isn’t just a job. There’s plenty of time for socializing and chatting with the museum’s other volunteers, the staff, and, of course, the visitors—who are the foundation of the museum’s and the café’s work.
Hours of Operation
CAFÉ ERNST has the same opening hours as the ERNST exhibition and, with a few exceptions, is open from late March through late October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is open both on weekdays and on weekends, so you must also be prepared to work shifts on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
About the Museum Café
CAFÉ ERNST is part of Museum Vestfyn’s ERNST exhibition complex at Østergade 57, Assens. In the summer of 2022, the historic premises—which formerly housed the workshop of silverware manufacturer Frederik Ernst (1892–1976)—were converted into a café. The café’s interior design follows the same style found in the exhibition, Frederik Ernst’s former home. At CAFÉ ERNST, you can read the day’s newspaper and purchase cold drinks, coffee, and sweets. The café offers both a view of and direct access to the museum garden—Frederik Ernst’s Garden—where you can enjoy your coffee when the weather permits. Admission to both CAFÉ ERNST and Frederik Ernst’s Garden is free. The café often hosts various events, such as storytime in collaboration with the Assens Libraries, singing and music, creative crafts, and fun cut-and-paste activities for children during school breaks.
Contact
If you’re interested in volunteering at CAFÉ ERNST, we’d love to invite you to visit the café so you can get a feel for the place and have a casual chat with the curator in charge and/or one of the café’s volunteers.
If you'd like to learn more, please contact Helle Weisenberg at 24 80 13 31 or by email athw@museumvestfyn.dk