Montelupo Fiorentino seeks scientific director for three museums at €18,000/year

The Tuscan municipality of Montelupo Fiorentino has published a public call for a scientific director to oversee its Sistema Museale, which includes the Museo della Ceramica, the Museo Archeologico, and the Parco Archeologico Naturalistico della Villa Romana del Vergigno. The annual gross salary is €18,000 (about €1,000 per month), with no expense reimbursements. The deadline is March 25, 2026, and the contract runs until July 2029. Candidates must hold a degree in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, Art History, or Archaeology, and have at least five years of professional experience in public or private institutions. The director will be responsible for coordinating research, conservation, and promotion across the three sites, drafting valorization plans, collaborating with heritage authorities, and submitting annual reports. The low compensation has sparked debate about the gap between required expertise and pay in Italy's cultural sector.