Note: This call has been translated from German. Proficiency in German is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.
Curatorial Traineeship – Museum für Moderne Kunst (MMK), Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Institution: Museum für Moderne Kunst (MMK)
Deadline: 16 October 2025
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
The MMK Frankfurt is seeking a Curatorial Trainee in Art Education starting 1 February 2026 for a fixed-term period of 2 years. The MMK’s collection comprises over 5,000 works from the 1960s to the present, making it one of the leading contemporary art institutions in Germany. The Art Education department focuses on inclusive and discrimination-sensitive programming and engages with schools, universities, museums, and community organizations.
Employment Details
- Position: Curatorial Traineeship (Art Education)
- Contract: 2 years, fixed-term
- Full-time (39 hours/week)
- Salary: 50% of pay group 13 TVöD, step 1 in year 1, step 2 in year 2
Responsibilities
- Contribute conceptually and organizationally to the development of art education programs across three MMK sites.
- Develop workshops for children, youth, and adults.
- Support digital and inclusive formats, as well as cooperation projects.
- Participate in public relations activities of the department.
Candidate Profile
- University degree in art education, cultural education, cultural studies, art history, or a related field.
- Interest in contemporary art and discourse.
- Practical and theoretical knowledge in art education.
- Strong organizational, intercultural, gender competence, and communication skills.
- IT proficiency (MS Office) and good English; additional languages, plain language skills, and linguistic sensitivity are advantageous.
- Open to applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
