Note: This call was translated from German
Curatorial Volunteership in the Directorate of the Gropius Bau
Institution: Kulturveranstaltungen des Bundes in Berlin (KBB) GmbH – Gropius Bau
Location: Berlin, Germany
Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term
Application deadline: 15 August 2025
Salary: In accordance with public sector pay scale (TVöD E1)
The Gropius Bau is one of the most prestigious exhibition venues in Europe. As an internationally connected institution without a permanent collection, it presents not only traditional exhibitions but also experimental and cross-genre formats.
Your Tasks – Contribute, Collaborate, Create
- Develop your own initial curatorial approaches and methodologies
- Assist in the scholarly preparation, planning, organization, and conceptual development of program-related projects
- Gain insight into all steps necessary for producing a successful exhibition project
- Learn about audience-focused exhibition planning
- Support the strategic development of cross-departmental projects
- Gain insight into the workflows of a museum directorate and take on administrative responsibilities
- Help coordinate directorate meetings and assist with protocol-related tasks
- Assist with funding applications, budget planning, financial administration, and resource management to support efficient exhibition planning
Requirements – What You Bring
- Completed university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Curatorial Studies, Cultural Studies, Art History, German Studies, or other Humanities, or initial relevant work experience in the cultural sector
- Interest in contemporary art discourses
- Sensitivity to the needs of a non-profit cultural institution
- Openness to topics related to diversity; ideally, you bring relevant academic or professional experience in this area
- Proficiency in German and English at C1 level (CEFR)
- Highly structured and proactive working style with excellent communication skills
Benefits
- A varied role within a motivated team at a dynamic cultural institution
- Payment in accordance with the public sector collective agreement (TVöD E1)
- Flexible working hours and the possibility for remote work by arrangement
- Support for employee health and development through events, seminars, and training opportunities
- 30 vacation days per year (based on a 5-day work week)
- Annual bonus payment
- Additional paid leave on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
- Discounted tickets to events organized by KBB GmbH
Your Application
Please submit your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates, references if available) by 15 August 2025 exclusively via the “Apply Online” button on the KBB website.
Image credits: Por Manfred Brückels – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
