The Swedish Maritime and Transport Historical Museums (SMTM) won the award for "Sweden's Most Modern Authority 2023" for its work in renewal and innovation, leadership and employee engagement, sustainable development, as well as legal security and efficiency.
We work with cultural heritage with the vision of broadening people's worldview through knowledge, experiences, and engagement. The authority has a well-integrated sustainability effort and also aims to inspire others to act for a sustainable future.
We have exciting development work ahead as the authority grows in 2026. We will continue to cultivate a culture and working methods where people and ideas have the space to grow, while also building a shared culture with common working methods in a new organizational structure within a larger authority. We are developing an effective collaborative culture characterized by trust, curiosity, and accountability. A culture where we improve together!
**About the Position**
In the role of museum host, you will meet our visitors, and we are looking for someone who is experienced in service and hospitality. You will be the museum's face to the public, and your approach is crucial for our visitors' experience. As a museum host, you will work in three different areas:
- Entrance/store, where you will handle ticket sales and control, as well as be active in daily store operations
- Exhibitions, where you will be available to assist our visitors and answer questions about our subject area
- Family activities, where you will welcome children and families to try various activities from our program offerings
As a museum host, you may also conduct tours and be part of a public safety effort with responsibilities in an evacuation organization. The position requires you to work as needed on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Evening work may occur during bookings and events.
**Your Skills and Experience**
You should have completed high school and have prior experience working in customer-facing roles within the tourism industry or from similar service-oriented operations that we consider equivalent. It is important that you enjoy an outreach role and that you want to convey the museum's subject area to our visitors. You have a good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English, both spoken and written, and it is beneficial if you also speak German and/or Polish. Experience in conducting guided tours, working in a store/reception with cash handling experience, educational activities, knowledge of Swedish naval history, and familiarity with Karlskrona and its World Heritage site is advantageous.
**Personal Attributes**
We will place great emphasis on personal qualities. You have a positive attitude and a high degree of service orientation. You are outgoing, and it comes naturally to you to engage with our visitors and provide excellent hospitality. You are a quick learner, take initiative during your workday, and easily adapt to a varied environment that involves multiple tasks. You have strong collaborative skills and thrive in a role where you collectively take responsibility for creating a pleasant work environment and achieving set goals together.
**More About Us**
The Naval Museum in Karlskrona is one of the largest tourist destinations in southeastern Sweden, attracting around 200,000 visitors each year. We are a meeting place for Sweden's maritime history and provide our visitors with knowledge, joy, and opportunities for reflection. The position is located in the Public and Education Unit, which is responsible for the museum's operations and offers learning activities in the form of lectures, family programs, and tours for both children and adults.
**Employment**
This is a special fixed-term position, a part-time job where you work as needed, including weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Training will be provided in connection with employment.
**Salary**
Hourly wage, vacation pay, and additional compensation.
**About the Authority**
SMTM currently operates and develops the Naval Museum, the Maritime Museum, the Vasa Museum, the Wreck Museum, and the Railway Museum. As of January 1, 2026, the Defense Historical Museums, the Army Museum, and the Air Force Museum will also become part of the authority, which will then change its name to the National Museums for Maritime, Transport, and Defense History. The authority will employ approximately 390 staff members as of January 1.
**Contact Persons**
Sara Lund, Coordinator and Team Leader, Public and Education Unit:
[email protected]
Sinnica Stärnevall, Coordinator, Public and Education Unit:
[email protected]
**Union Contacts**
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**Application**
We welcome your application by December 10 by registering via the link to our website, attaching your CV and cover letter.
**Additional Information**
The Swedish Maritime and Transport Historical Museums is a government authority, which means that the information you provide to us may be disclosed according to the principle of public access. Normally, there is no confidentiality for the information processed in your application. If you have protected personal information, please contact the contact person specified in the advertisement. SMTM aims to reflect the diversity present in society within its workforce. If