Project Coordinator – German Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale
Institution: ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen)
Deadline: 15 July 2025
Location: Stuttgart, Germany (with travel to Venice)
The ifa – Germany’s Institute for International Cultural Relations – is hiring a full-time Project Coordinator to oversee the production and realization of the German Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale 2026. The role is based in Stuttgart and runs until 31 March 2027, with travel and extended stays in Venice.
Employment Details
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Contract: Fixed-term (until March 2027)
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Working time: Full-time (100%)
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Salary: TVöD Entgeltgruppe 11 (public sector pay scale)
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Languages required: Fluent Italian and professional English
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate implementation of the curatorial concept
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Manage budget, timeline, logistics, and partner communication
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Handle travel arrangements and guest management for opening week
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Support funding applications and sponsorship processes
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Oversee public procurement and documentation
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Liaise with artists, political and cultural stakeholders
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Maintain project reporting, documentation, and knowledge management
Candidate Profile
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University degree in cultural management or similar
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Several years of experience in coordinating major cultural projects
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Familiarity with public funding, procurement regulations, and budgeting
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Highly organized, resilient under pressure, and socially adept
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Fluent in Italian and English
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Experience working in or with public cultural institutions
