Cultural Engagement Specialist

**Vacancy Announcement**

**ABOUT MANE FOUNDATION**

Mane
Foundation is innately linked to projects and initiatives in the fields of
education and youth, art and culture, environment and well-being of certain
groups of society. Its 30-year long contribution makes it perfectly reasonable
for this Art Gallery to be born – as a center to support, research and exhibit
contemporary art.

This
new art space in the heart of Albanian capital – at the same time an integral
part of Piramida Center – is open and oriented towards the international art
world, emphasized by artistic research and support for artists, experts, art
lovers, as well as inviting to the general audience to make this public
familiar with the ideas, tendencies, mediums and art forms of our time.

**Job
Position:**  
    

Cultural
Engagement Specialist

**Department:**   Mane Foundation    

**Reports to:**

Director
of Gallery of Contemporary Art Tirana

**Location:    Tirana**  
    

**Overview**

**Summary**

The
Gallery Host provides a welcoming, safe, and informative visitor experience by
answering questions, providing background on the gallery’s exhibitions, and
assisting in wayfinding throughout the building. He/she is responsible for
undergoing continuous cross-training in four visitor-facing areas: visitor
orientation, in-gallery experience, collection and exhibition content, and
safety and security.

 
**Main Responsibilities**

​
·         Greets and welcomes all visitors upon
entry and provide them with information about current exhibitions, artists, and
gallery events.
·         Offer insights into the artworks on display,
engaging visitors in meaningful conversations about the art and artists.
·         Monitor gallery spaces to ensure the safety and
security of the artwork and visitors
·         Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout
the gallery space, including restocking brochures and promotional materials
·         Assists visitors in planning their gallery
experience and directs visitors to amenities in the immediate downtown area
upon request.
·         Assist with the setup and breakdown of exhibitions
and events, including hanging artwork, arranging furniture, and preparing
refreshments.
·         Provide support during gallery events, such as
exhibition openings, artist talks, and workshops
·         Liaises with security staff as needed.
·         Completes all required ongoing training, including
audience engagement, exhibition training, and visitor orientation.
·         Assists with general gallery needs.

 



### Requirements

**Qualifications and Requirements**

**EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND**

A
bachelor's degree in art history, fine arts, museum studies, or a related field
is preferred.

**SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**

·         Very good knowledge of English language.
·         Ability to work with individuals from a wide
variety of ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
·         Ability to identify and positively resolve visitor
issues in the moment.
·    Effective and persuasive communications skills;
demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively to present
information to diverse audiences.
·         Relevant coursework in arts education, art studies,
art history, or history from an accredited university.
·         Knowledge of another foreign language is preferred.
·         Experience in a visitor-facing role at a comparable
organization is preferred.
·         Experience in hospitality, attractions, or cultural
organizations is preferred.



### Benefits

**What
We Offer**

- An
attractive benefit package, including fair remuneration based
on merit and performance evaluation.
- An
exceptional opportunity to develop your skills and growth within
BALFIN Group.
- Recognition Rewards
- Flexible working
hours

**Application
Procedure:** To
apply for this position, please submit a CV by **November 9th , 2026.**