JOB OFFER – TRAINEESHIP

We are looking for a trainee (m/f/d) as a curatorial assistant (32 h/week) with a graduate degree in art history, art studies or a related subject (Magister, Master, Diplom) for a period of 18 months starting September 1, 2025.

The area of work comprises

- Exhibition conception & research
- Writing academic texts
- Press & public relations work
- Exhibition organization, exhibition construction and dismantling, production & transport coordination
- Procurement of materials and objects
- Artist support
- Acquisition of funding & third-party funds
- Sponsorship advertising
- Conception & supervision of printed matter
- Administration & office organization
- Accounting
- Project costing, project monitoring & project accounting
- Mediation work & member support
- Supervision of interns & volunteers

We expect you to have very good knowledge in the field of contemporary art. You will possess excellent communication and language skills, both written and spoken, practical skills in setting up exhibitions, a very good level of the English language, preferably also knowledge of another language, familiarity with common programs and Internet applications, enthusiasm, great commitment, ability to work under pressure, organizational talent, ability to work in a team and reliability.

We offer you the opportunity to join our team and gain in-depth work experience in an internationally oriented contemporary art institution. The position as a volunteer is financially compensated.

Please send your detailed application with CV and cover letter by June 6, 2025 by email to the Kunstverein at info@neueraachenerkunstverein.de.

We will of course be happy to answer any further questions you may have.