Museum Director

Recruitment Details

Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma is seeking a qualified individual for the role of Museum Director. The successful candidate will manage, program, administer, and represent the museum. They will also promote cultural and educational activities.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, 6 February 2024 (35 working days).

Selection Process

An independent jury of experts will select the most suitable candidate and project for the museum. This process aligns with Es Baluard’s commitment to transparent, democratic, and participative cultural management.

Overview

The Director’s duties at Es Baluard are outlined in Article 18 of the Foundation’s Statutes.

Artistic Responsibilities

• Art Collection Management: Supervising and coordinating activities related to the Collection loaned by Fundació d’Art Serra and other founders.
• Museum Exhibitions: Organizing and coordinating the permanent exhibition of the Collection and other artworks.
• Artwork Preservation: Promoting, safeguarding, conserving, and restoring works in the Collection.
• Publication Coordination: Organizing the production of guides, catalogues, and other documents.
• Exhibition Supervision: Overseeing the use and exhibition of works in the Museum.
• Collection Development: Enhancing the Museum’s collection based on the Board of Trustees’ guidelines and the Acquisitions Commission’s advice.
• General Enhancement: Undertaking actions beneficial to the Museum and its art collection.

All artistic activities must comply with the Board of Trustees’ provisions and the Foundation’s budgetary limits.

Economic and Administrative Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Submitting annual accounts for the Board of Trustees’ approval.
• Planning and Budgeting: Presenting the next fiscal year’s action plan and budget for approval, as per Article 9 of the Statutes.
• Coordination of Activities: Implementing the approved action plan and budget.
• Human Resources Management: Overseeing Human Resources and hiring personnel within the approved budget.
• Additional Duties: Fulfilling any other responsibilities assigned by the Board of Trustees.