Job Description

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Curratorial Assistance (m/f/d) in Kassel

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documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH is seeking a Production and Technology Coordinator (m/f/d) for documenta 16 in Kassel.


This is a full-time position, limited until December 31, 2027.


documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH is a non-profit organization owned and financed by the City of Kassel and the State of Hesse. It also receives financial support from the German Federal Cultural Foundation. The non-profit company is responsible for the documenta exhibition, which takes place every five years, the Fridericianum, the documenta archive, which is being expanded into the documenta Institute, and the documenta Hall.


We are looking for a well-structured and responsible individual who would like to join the documenta team on April 1, 2026.

Your responsibilities:

Assisting and supporting the curatorial team of documenta 16 Communicating with the artists and other participants involved in documenta 16 and realizing the artistic works Supporting the development of artistic projects, including those outside the scope of specific artists Accompanying and hosting the artists and other participants of documenta 16 Collaborating with other departments at documenta 16, especially production, communications, and international fundraising Negotiating and collaborating with relevant institutions and cooperation partners Writing reports for the processing of project-related funding Documentation of artistic projects (for the documenta archive)

Your profile:

A completed academic degree (diploma (university)/master's/magister) in one of the following subject areas: art history, cultural studies, curatorial studies, visual cultural studies, or visual communication Experience in art or cultural institutions, preferably in work teams and artistic project work Ability to conceptualize, create, and implement projects Ability to work independently, initiative, organizational skills, and ability to work in a team Willingness to cooperate and flexibility Very good written and spoken German and English skills; other languages are welcome Class B driver's license
We offer you an interesting and responsible position in an internationally active team in the field of art and culture.

The place of work is Kassel.