Neuer Aachener Kunstverein, Aachen, Germany
Position: Curatorial Trainee (Volontariat)
Institution: Neuer Aachener Kunstverein (NAK)
Location: Aachen, Germany
Start Date: September 1, 2025
Duration: 18 months
Hours: 32 hours/week
Deadline: June 6, 2025
Compensation: Paid traineeship (exact amount not specified)
Neuer Aachener Kunstverein (NAK), an internationally oriented institution for contemporary art, is offering an 18-month curatorial traineeship starting September 1, 2025. The role provides comprehensive professional training in curatorial and institutional work and includes involvement in all aspects of exhibition planning, production, communication, and administration.
Responsibilities
- Curatorial research and exhibition development
- Writing scholarly texts
- Press and public relations
- Exhibition organization, including installation and deinstallation
- Procurement and transport coordination
- Artist liaison
- Fundraising and sponsorship acquisition
- Print materials coordination
- Office management and administration
- Accounting, project budgeting, and oversight
- Visitor engagement and member services
- Supervision of interns and volunteers
Candidate Profile
- Completed degree (Magister, Master, or Diploma) in art history, art studies, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of contemporary art
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German; very good English skills; additional languages are a plus
- Hands-on experience in exhibition production
- Familiarity with standard software and internet tools
- Highly motivated, organized, resilient, and team-oriented
