English translation:
Job Title: Administration and Finance Parental Leave Replacement (w/m/d) at Kunstverein für die Rheinlande und Westfalen, Düsseldorf
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Commencement: Starting from January 3, 2024, Full-time
Duration: 14-month fixed-term contract
About Kunstverein Düsseldorf:
Founded in 1829, Kunstverein für die Rheinlande und Westfalen, Düsseldorf, is dedicated to showcasing and promoting young and yet-to-be-canonized artists, particularly through their first institutional solo debuts. Additionally, they engage in thematic group exhibitions, exploring the latest trends and perspectives in contemporary art, further deepened and discussed through talks, screenings, and artist conversations. Since 1967, Kunstverein has been located at the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf on Grabbeplatz, featuring exhibition spaces and offices.
Job Description:
Kunstverein für die Rheinlande und Westfalen, Düsseldorf, is seeking an enthusiastic, responsible, and team-oriented individual for the role of Administration and Finance. This position, starting from January 3, 2024, and lasting for 14 months, entails the supervision of administrative tasks, acting as a crucial link between all Kunstverein team members, donors, cooperation partners, and the board.
Responsibilities include administrative management and planning of grant applications and usage confirmations, preparing monthly and annual financial statements in close cooperation with the association’s auditors, and assisting in budget control for ongoing projects. The role also involves personnel and contract management, as well as organizing exhibition and association insurances.
You will coordinate and organize events, including those at external venues, in compliance with legal and insurance requirements, and manage the supervisory team. Additionally, you will handle travel arrangements for the management and visiting artists.
Effective and independent management of general office correspondence, scheduling, phone calls, and preparation for association activities (board and advisory board meetings, general assembly) is a vital part of the position.
Requirements:
- Highly structured and meticulous work style, dedication, and reliability.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- High degree of independence, organizational talent, and enthusiasm for taking responsibility.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken German and English.
- Completed university degree (preferably in cultural management) or a commercial education.
- At least two years of professional experience combining business administration and cultural work.
What We Offer:
We provide a diverse range of responsibilities, the opportunity to work independently in a young and motivated team, and a respectful working atmosphere. This position offers in-depth insights into all aspects of art association work and the processes of an internationally operating institution for contemporary art.
How to Apply:
Please send your application (motivation letter and résumé) exclusively in electronic form to welzel@kunstverein-duesseldorf.de by November 19, 2023. For any inquiries, feel free to contact Hanna Welzel at 0211 21074211.
