Curatorial Assistant / Project Management at Urbane Künste Ruhr in Bochum, Germany

Organisation: Kultur Ruhr GmbH / Urbane Künste Ruhr
Location: Bochum, Germany
Salary: Competitive remuneration (amount not specified)
Contract: Full-time (40 hours/week), fixed-term until 31 October 2027
Start date: As soon as possible
Working arrangement: Flexible hours, with partial remote working possible
Application deadline: 15 November 2026

This listing has been translated from German. Although no formal language requirement is specified, proficiency in German is likely necessary for the role.

Urbane Künste Ruhr is seeking a Curatorial Assistant / Project Management professional to support the development and delivery of contemporary art projects in public spaces across Germany’s Ruhr region.

Part of Kultur Ruhr GmbH, Urbane Künste Ruhr is a decentralised contemporary art institution that explores public spaces through temporary exhibitions, artistic interventions and experimental formats. Under the artistic direction of Britta Peters, the organisation develops site-specific exhibition projects, visiting artist programmes and initiatives such as the Grand Snail Tour, collaborating with regional and international partners.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Artistic Director, the successful candidate will:

• Support the organisation and curatorial development of temporary public art projects, exhibitions and events.
• Conduct curatorial research, critically evaluate project plans and develop independent proposals.
• Collaborate with artists, cultural institutions and project partners.
• Contribute to curatorial and editorial work on publications.
• Support project management, including budget planning, contracts, procurement, financial reporting and grant applications.
• Document projects and prepare materials for presentations.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A completed university degree or vocational qualification relevant to the position.
• A strong interest in contemporary art and culture.
• Excellent teamwork, organisational and communication skills.
• Initiative, resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Previous professional experience, ideally within an arts institution, is desirable. A Category B driving licence and driving experience are also advantageous.

What Is Offered

The position offers varied responsibilities within an international contemporary art programme, opportunities to collaborate with artists and cultural organisations, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits include a company pension scheme, flexible working hours and the possibility of partial remote working. The position is based at Kultur Ruhr GmbH’s offices in Bochum, with flexibility required during events.

Application deadline: 15 November 2026.

Image: Courtesy of Urbane Künste Ruhr.