Fellowship

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Museums of Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin

Deadline: March 20, 2025
Location: Berlin, Germany
Duration: 2 years (starting November 1, 2025)
Salary: 50% of the initial salary of E13 TV-L
Working hours: Full-time (39.4 hours/week)

About the Fellowship

The Museums of Treptow-Köpenick in Berlin invite applications for a Curatorial Fellowship, a two-year, practice-oriented training program designed to provide hands-on experience in various aspects of museum and archival work. The fellowship prepares candidates for future roles in regional history museums or similar cultural institutions, offering in-depth engagement with exhibition development, research, and public programming across multiple sites, including:

Museum Treptow
Museum Köpenick
Köpenicker Blood Week Memorial
Exhibition on the Hauptmann von Köpenick

Responsibilities

Assist in curatorial research, exhibition planning, and educational programs.
Gain experience in museum collections management, conservation, and archival work.
Contribute to projects related to historical remembrance and cultural heritage.
Participate in all aspects of museum operations, including outreach initiatives.

Requirements

A Master’s degree (obtained within the last five years) in one of the following fields:
- Modern History
- Contemporary History
- Art History
- Cultural Studies
- Public History
Practical experience in a historical museum, including curatorial or exhibition-related work.
Excellent written and spoken German.
Good command of English.
Proficiency in MS Office.

Preferred qualifications:

Previous publications or independent research related to historical topics.

Benefits

A structured, hands-on fellowship within Berlin’s vibrant cultural sector.
Training across multiple museum locations with diverse collections.
Professional development opportunities, including workshops and networking.
Salary based on 50% of the entry-level E13 TV-L pay scale.
Additional benefits such as subsidized public transport and a structured training program.