Museum host with additional operational responsibility at Gildeskål church site

Nordlandsmuseet is looking for a museum host who has the opportunity to take on extra responsibility for the summer season 2026. The position is suitable for those who enjoy working with people, communication and the public, and who want a summer job in a historical setting.

Photo: Nordland Museum

As a museum host, you meet the public at Gildeskål Church Site as a host in the café, give tours, contribute to daily operations and ensure that visitors have a good experience. The tasks vary. Some days there are larger groups who come for tours and meals, other days there are tours with individual groups. We also look after our surroundings, and ensure that the premises and the outdoor area look nice.

In addition to regular hosting work, you will be responsible for following up on the other employees during the holiday period for permanent employees. Accept orders from groups, monitor and plan the production and purchasing of food, follow up on temperature control and cleaning in connection with cooking and storage and post in SoMe. This is the job for you who like to tell stories and engage! The job is well suited for you who are interested in history, people and culture. All our guests are equally valuable, and it is important that the employees find it exciting to be a host.

Work tasks

• Act as a substitute for a permanent employee during vacation. 

• Follow up with the other museum hosts.

• Hosted in the Prestegårdskafé and shop.

• Easy preparation and serving of food and cakes.

• Mediation in Gildeskål medieval church for individuals and groups.

• Dissemination in the churches at Gildeskål, at the cemetery and around the cultural landscape.

• Cleaning and simple maintenance of public areas.

• For musical applicants, there will be opportunities to use their talent at work.

• Some work may also take place outside.

• Our opening hours are from 11:00-17:00 every day.

• The position also involves weekend work according to an agreed rotation.

Qualification requirements

• Interested in history.

• Committed to good hosting.

• Adaptable and independent.

• Outgoing and positive.

• Comfortable guiding in both Norwegian and English.

• Basic knowledge of German is desirable.

We offer

• An opportunity to build your CV with additional responsibility.

• A varied and exciting summer job.

• An opportunity to meet many nice people from all over the world.

• Thorough training and ongoing guidance and follow-up by tour leader.

• The position is paid according to the tariff, according to the Museumsoverkomsten.

• If you have relevant education beyond high school, this may be the basis for higher pay.

• Possibility of housing at the workplace for those who are not from Gildeskål.

  Nordlandsmuseet can offer accommodation at Gildeskål Kirkested, if you are not from the area. Here you will have the opportunity to truly experience the northern Norwegian summer at its best with both beach and mountains in close proximity! Perfect for those who are interested in nature and want to spend the summer in rural surroundings.

  The season runs from June 22 to August 9, but there may also be opportunities for work before and after the main season. As a museum host with extra responsibilities, it would be natural for you to start before the season to get a good overview in advance. 

  As a museum host, you welcome the public and guide them through the exciting history of Gildeskål Church Site! 

  Some time to familiarize yourself with the material must be expected prior to the season, in addition to a host course.