Note: This call has been translated from German.
Organization: KW Institute for Contemporary Art (KUNST-WERKE BERLIN e. V.)
Location: Berlin, Germany (Berlin-Mitte)
Position Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), fixed term (24 months)
Term: 1 February 2026 – 31 January 2028
Compensation: Remuneration aligned to 50% of the entry salary of pay group 13 TV-L
Application Deadline: 21 September 2025 (Sunday)
Application Method: Submit one combined PDF (max. 10 MB) including cover letter, relevant certificates, and CV via email to bewerbung@kw-berlin.de.
About KW Institute for Contemporary Art
KW Institute for Contemporary Art addresses central questions of the present through the production, presentation, and mediation of contemporary art. Without a permanent collection, KW maintains a high degree of flexibility in program design and audience engagement, collaborating with artists and institutions and commissioning new works to advance national and international discourse.
Role Structure & Learning Outcomes
This two-year, practice-oriented traineeship provides experience in scholarly research, the development of educational formats, and conceptual/curatorial work for the artistic program. Trainees gain comprehensive knowledge of the organization, planning, implementation, and administrative processing of international and regional artistic projects and events.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to Education & Mediation and outreach activities.
- Research and assist with the development, planning, and delivery of museum education concepts.
- Support and accompany workshops in mediation and outreach.
- Maintain contacts with museums, institutions, galleries, and partner organizations in mediation and outreach.
- Assist with planning and execution of exhibitions, including associated public programs.
- Support and liaise with participating artists, performers, and other cultural practitioners.
- Develop, monitor, and maintain exhibition projects, including loans and transport logistics.
- Provide support for public relations activities.
- Contribute to initiatives on diversity development, inclusion, and sustainability.
- Obtain quotes and prepare orders and contracts.
- Support departmental activities and day-to-day office administration and international correspondence (phone, email, internet, written communication).
Qualifications
- Completed university degree in a museum-relevant discipline (e.g., cultural or art studies, museum education, or related fields) with a Diploma, Magister, or Master’s degree; or a Master’s from an accredited program at a university of applied sciences.
- Good knowledge of art history and interest in contemporary art and current developments in the international art context and its discourses; intercultural and transdisciplinary competence; readiness to engage deeply with the topics.
- Initial experience in exhibitions/mediation work and project management preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to produce accessible texts.
- Fluent German and English (spoken and written).
- Confident use of MS Office and common digital applications.
- Careful, self-reliant, and reliable working style.
Preferred/Additional
- Knowledge of additional languages.
- Willingness to work evenings or weekends for events by arrangement.
- Interest in diversity, inclusion, and sustainability topics.
What KW Offers
- A varied role in an internationally networked cultural environment.
- Central workplace in Berlin-Mitte.
- Thorough onboarding to institutional processes and the specific area of work.
- Remuneration aligned to 50% of the entry salary of pay group 13 TV-L.
- A respectful, appreciative, and collegial working environment.
- Regular feedback opportunities.
- Option for mobile work by arrangement.
- Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket Job.
Application Instructions
- Submit applications by Sunday, 21 September 2025.
- Combine cover letter, relevant certificates, and CV into a single PDF (max. 10 MB) and send to bewerbung@kw-berlin.de.
Selection Process
- Interviews are expected to take place on-site in calendar week 40.
- A second round with selected candidates, including a short presentation, is expected in calendar week 41.
- Costs incurred as part of the selection process cannot be reimbursed.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
KW seeks to reflect the diversity of society and to enable broad participation. The organization is undergoing a diversity-oriented and anti-discrimination organizational development process, supported by a dedicated working group; an internal confidential advisory office has been in place since March 2025. A Code of Conduct guides all staff, project partners, and guests. KW particularly welcomes applications from people with experiences of discrimination and marginalization (e.g., people with experiences of racism, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+). The selection process follows the provisions of the German General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
Accessibility
KW works within heritage-protection constraints to remove barriers and ensure equal participation and access for all. Unfortunately, the building is largely not stair-free. For questions about the position or accessibility, please contact Saskia Tritto at bewerbung@kw-berlin.de.
Image credit: David von Becker
