Exhibition Manager at Aedes Architecture Forum
Please note: This job listing has been translated from German.
Application deadline: 5 August 2026
Location: Berlin, Germany
Position type: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: 40 hours per week, five days per week
Core hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–6:30 pm
Salary: €36,000 gross per year
Experience required: At least three years
Minimum availability: Three years
Languages required: German and English
The Role
Aedes is seeking an Exhibition Manager to oversee the organisational planning and delivery of exhibitions addressing architecture and urban culture.
The successful candidate will manage exhibition projects from initial planning through installation, opening and public presentation. They will serve as the principal point of coordination between exhibiting partners, project participants, external contractors and Aedes’ internal teams.
Responsibilities
The Exhibition Manager will:
- Manage exhibition projects and oversee their organisational delivery
- Coordinate between exhibition partners, project participants and external companies
- Provide conceptual and technical guidance to exhibitors
- Develop and monitor project schedules and budgets
- Organise and manage exhibition installations
- Coordinate exhibition opening events
- Support the daily operation of exhibitions through gallery supervision
- Develop and deliver guided tours
- Prepare written materials for exhibition communications and public relations
- Collaborate closely with the Communications and Events teams
Experience and Knowledge
Applicants must have:
- At least three years of experience working with exhibitions
- Excellent spoken and written German
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Knowledge of current international developments in architecture and urban planning
- An understanding of the political, social and cultural contexts surrounding architecture and urban development
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Basic knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat
- Familiarity with databases and content management systems
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- The ability to work independently and systematically
- A collaborative and team-oriented approach
- Resilience and flexibility regarding working hours
- Technical and practical understanding
- The ability to coordinate multiple partners and project requirements
- Availability to commit to the role for at least three years
Salary and Benefits
Aedes offers:
- A permanent, full-time employment contract
- A gross annual salary of €36,000
- A workplace in central Berlin
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- A motivated and dynamic team
- Varied responsibilities across architecture and exhibition production
- Access to one of the international architecture sector’s most significant professional networks
How to Apply
Applicants should submit:
- A CV
- A cover letter of approximately 2,000 characters
Note: This listing has been translated from German and edited for formatting purposes. To read the original job description and apply, please visit the link below.
