Project Manager / Co-Curator

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FOTODOKS e.V. is Seeking a Project Manager / Co-Curator

Contract: Fixed-term freelance contract (10–12 months)
Fee: €15,000 gross (flat fee, approx. 600 total hours)
Start Date: From April 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible)
Location: Munich, Germany
Deadline: March 15, 2026

FOTODOKS e.V. is seeking a Project Manager / Co-Curator (m/f/d) for the 13th edition of the FOTODOKS Festival for Contemporary Documentary Photography, scheduled to culminate in spring 2027.

The position is awarded on a freelance basis and involves approximately 600 working hours over 10–12 months, with a total gross compensation of €15,000.

Role Overview

The selected candidate will take primary responsibility for planning, coordinating, and delivering the upcoming festival edition in close collaboration with the curatorial collective.

The role combines project management and curatorial responsibilities, acting as the central interface between artists, partner institutions, sponsors, and external service providers (press, graphic designers, translators, printers, mediators, invigilators, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

Develop a curatorial concept for the group exhibition, publication, and accompanying programme
Coordinate all project phases in alignment with timeline and budget
Provide curatorial input to the festival’s thematic direction
Draft and edit exhibition texts
Support funding applications
Prepare artwork lists and artist contracts
Oversee loan procedures
Produce texts for exhibition dossiers and communication materials
Liaise with artists, partners, sponsors, and service providers

Candidate Profile

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in art, cultural, or humanities-related fields
Proven experience in exhibition conception, financing, and implementation
Strong project management, editorial, and press experience
In-depth knowledge of contemporary photography and its contexts
Diversity-sensitive and discrimination-critical awareness
Established professional networks within the photography field
Excellent German and English (written and spoken)
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Availability for evening and weekend work during the festival period
Independent, structured working style and strong communication skills

What FOTODOKS Offers

Leadership role within a collaborative and creative environment
Artistic influence over the development of the festival
Flexible working hours with home office option

Interviews are expected to take place in Munich at the end of March 2026.

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