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Colosseum seeks new director: international call announced

institutional · 2026-05-05

Italy's Ministry of Cultural Heritage (Mibact) has published a call for applications for the director of the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum. The position, part of the museum system reform led by former minister Dario Franceschini, offers a four-year contract with an annual salary of €145,000 plus up to €35,000 in performance bonuses. Candidates must hold a master's degree and have at least five years of managerial experience in public or private institutions, or a specialized academic background. The director will oversee exhibitions, valorization, ticket pricing, acquisitions, loans, and conservation. Applications must be submitted online by April 14, 2017. A five-member expert commission will decide by June 30, 2017, with a possible 60-day extension.

Key facts

  • Call for director of the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum published by Mibact.
  • Part of Franceschini's reform of Italy's national museum system.
  • Four-year contract with €145,000 annual salary plus up to €35,000 in bonuses.
  • Candidates need a master's degree and five years of managerial experience or academic specialization.
  • Deadline for applications: April 14, 2017.
  • Decision by a five-expert commission by June 30, 2017.
  • Director responsible for exhibitions, valorization, ticket pricing, acquisitions, loans, and conservation.
  • Application submitted online via Mibact website.

Entities

Institutions

  • Ministero dei Beni Culturali (Mibact)
  • Parco Archeologico del Colosseo

Locations

  • Colosseo
  • Italy

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