Project Coordinator (Focus on Production)

Institution: Skills e. V. (in collaboration with TU Braunschweig – Science and Art Lab / Projekthaus)
Deadline: February 24, 2026
Location: Berlin & Braunschweig, Germany

Skills e. V. is seeking a Project Coordinator (focus on Production) for the research programme Grounding the Human: Niedersachsen, starting April 1, 2026. The project runs until 2029 and operates at the intersection of art, science, and societal transformation.

Grounding the Human is a transdisciplinary research programme connecting researchers from Lower Saxony universities with international artistic perspectives. Through open calls, the initiative supports collaborative projects addressing the theme Healthy Living – Healthy Environments. Outcomes range from material studies and design objects to audiovisual works, presented in festival formats and accompanied by systematic evaluation processes.

The programme is funded by the Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony.

Position Details

• Working hours: 29.25 hours per week
• Start date: April 1, 2026
• Contract duration: Until 2029 (project-based)
• Salary: Based on TV-L (according to qualifications)
• Flexible working hours and partial remote work possible
• Main locations: Berlin and Braunschweig (travel required)

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Planning

• Independent operational project management
• Development of timelines, milestones, and checklists
• Monitoring project progress
• Supervision of project assistance

Budget & Finance

• Full budget responsibility and financial oversight
• Cash flow coordination with financial management
• Supplementary fundraising (including sponsorship)
• Procurement management

Production & Technical Management

• Production lead for two festivals (Berlin 2027, Lower Saxony 2028)
• Coordination and oversight of production-related aspects of artistic and scientific projects
• Negotiation with venues and service providers
• Creation of technical riders and production concepts
• Management of technical, catering, and logistics teams

Coordination & Partnerships

• Lead coordination of the international open call
• Management of collaborations with partners, experts, scouts, and jury members
• Close coordination with Skills e. V. and TU Braunschweig

Documentation & Reporting

• Responsibility for financial reports and narrative project reports

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should have:

• A completed university degree (or equivalent qualification) in cultural management, project management, event management, or a related field
• 3–5 years of professional experience in coordinating and leading complex cultural projects
• Proven experience in festival, exhibition, or large-scale event production
• Strong project management, budgeting, and procurement expertise
• Experience with publicly funded projects and financial reporting
• Technical event planning knowledge (e.g. technical riders)
• Transcultural competence and experience with international collaborations
• Very good German and English language skills

This call has been translated from German. Proficiency in German is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.