Translation from German:
Berlinische Galerie: Volunteering in Communication
The Berlinische Galerie is one of the newest museums in the capital, collecting artworks created in Berlin from 1870 to the present day. As a state museum for modern art, photography, and architecture, we offer not only an impressive permanent collection but also a diverse special exhibition program for a wide audience.
Volunteering in the Communication Department
As part of our Volunteering program in the field of communication, we offer an exciting insight into the world of communication work. The two-year program provides comprehensive knowledge and insights into various departments of the Berlinische Galerie.
Tasks During the Volunteering Period
Our volunteers assist with various tasks, including:
- Planning and coordination of advertisements and promotional materials
- Communication work for special exhibitions
- Handling press inquiries and clippings
- Copyright management
- Preparation of press materials
- Support for events (press conferences, openings, and special tours)
- Website maintenance: Press downloads, event calendar
- Address management and target group lists
- Coordination of admission price and flyer partnerships
- Tourism marketing (online portals and inquiries for entries in publications)
- Creating PowerPoint presentations
- Complaint management and visitor information at the museum
- Handling general inquiries (written and oral)
- Internal communication (in-house newsletter)
- On-call availability
Qualifications
Applicants should possess the following qualifications:
- Completed university studies (M.A. / Master) in art history, cultural management, communication and media studies, or a related field
- Experience with relevant software, knowledge of social media, Photoshop, InDesign, and CMS (Typo 3)
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, foreign language proficiency, flexibility, and resilience
- Experience in the cultural or media sector is advantageous
What We Offer
We provide a two-year full-time volunteering program in an interesting and exciting work environment. You have days off on December 24th and 31st. Additionally, you will receive a subsidy for a job ticket and compensation in accordance with the guidelines of the State of Berlin for volunteers (currently 50% of E 13 TV-L stage 1).
Application Information
Please submit your complete application documents, including relevant certificates, in PDF format (not exceeding 5 MB), by December 10, 2023, to: bewerbung@berlinischegalerie.de
Diversity and Equality
We highly value a discrimination-free and conscious working environment. We explicitly welcome applications from individuals with marginalized perspectives and a migration background. We promote and ensure gender equality in accordance with the Berlin State Equal Opportunities Act. In cases of equal suitability and qualifications, we prefer applications from recognized severely disabled individuals or those with equivalent status (please attach proof). Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse travel expenses for job interviews.
Video Conferences
If job interviews are conducted via video conferencing (Zoom system), please indicate your consent to this form of communication in your application. Further information on data protection can be found at https://berlinischegalerie.de/datenschutz/.
