Rundāles pils muzejs (reg. no. 90000045601) is one of Latvia's most recognized cultural and tourism destinations, where historical heritage meets contemporary experience. We are inviting a department head to join our team who will take care of the museum's image, public relations, and visibility. Together with us, you will have the opportunity to shape the Rundāles pils complex's story in Latvia and the world, promoting its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT HEAD
(profession code 1431 11)
One position for an indefinite term
Your daily work will involve planning museum communications, developing digital communications, and organizing your department's team activities. Your goal will be to create a recognizable, positive museum image and promote international awareness of the Rundāles pils complex.
Your contribution to the museum's daily operations
- Plan and manage the museum's internal and external communications, developing public relations action plans and overseeing publication schedules.
- Coordinate media relations, prepare press releases, opinion pieces, and responses to information requests.
- Oversee and develop the museum's digital communications (website and its renewal process, social networks, etc.).
- Ensure publicity for museum exhibitions, cultural events, research, and educational programs.
- Participate in organizing receptions for officials and delegations, representing the museum on communications matters.
- Manage the Communications Department's work, organizing employee task completion, internal processes, and documentation.
- Analyze the effectiveness of communications campaigns, visitor data, and feedback, providing suggestions for improvements.
We are looking for a team leader with:
- Higher education: academic or professional higher education (preferably in communication sciences, public relations, journalism, or cultural management);
- Experience: at least 2 years of work experience in a similar position or in public relations/communications, as well as experience in campaign/project and work organization or team management;
- Language skills: excellent command of the state language (C2 level) and good English proficiency (at least B2 level; knowledge of other foreign languages will be considered an advantage);
- Skills and abilities: good skills in text preparation, editing and adaptation for various audiences, understanding of digital communication channels, good computer skills (MS Office), as well as excellent organizational and communication skills, working in a team and under high-intensity conditions.
We will particularly value:
- Work experience in the cultural or museum sector;
- Experience implementing international communications projects and campaigns.
What will you gain?
- A unique work environment: an inspiring and historical setting at one of Latvia's most recognized museums;
- Security: social guarantees and health insurance after the probationary period;
- Compensation: from 1200 EUR to 1598 EUR (gross, according to experience and qualifications);
- Growth: opportunities for experience exchange and business trips in Latvia and abroad;
- A well-equipped workplace: modern technical and material support for comfortable and effective job performance;
- A supportive team: a friendly, responsive, and professional work collective that will help you settle in and achieve common goals.
You must submit:
- CV (preferably in Europass CV standard format);
- Motivation letter.
Submit documents/information by September 27, 2026 to the email address: [email protected] with the note "Vacancy - Communications Department Head".
Additional information can be obtained by contacting Inga Pudenko, Deputy Director for Administrative Affairs, phone: +371 29110954, email: [email protected]
Please note that we will contact only those candidates who are selected for the second round of the selection process. Personal data processing will be carried out in accordance with GDPR Article 6(1)(f) to ensure the selection process.