Exhibitions Associate

Fotografiska, the photography museum, is the _Home of Contemporary Culture_. Founded in Stockholm, in late 2019 the Museum opened a treasured, historic landmark building in NYC’s Flatiron District. The iconic Stockholm and NYC locations are complemented by expansion in Tallinn, and a forthcoming Berlin location. Fotografiska Berlin is slated to open on 14th of September and located at Oranienburger Strasse 54 inside a unique historic and cultural landmark and home to an unexpected mix of world-class art, vibrant cultural programming, and exceptional dining experiences. Fotografiska’s goals are simple: to build a more conscious world through the power of photography, to bring people together, raise awareness and inspire new perspectives.

**The Role**

The Working Student (20 hours per week) supports the Director of Exhibitions in completing the behind-the-scenes tasks necessary to realise exhibitions at Fotografiska, Berlin.

Reporting to the Director of Exhibitions, the Working Student will help to bring the exhibition plan to life with a supportive position undertaking various office responsibilities, including but not limited to, managing general administrative tasks, maintaining and updating databases, as well as conducting research.

**_Responsibilities_**

The key role of the working student will be to support the curator with her everyday tasks. These tasks will include, but not me limited to, the following:

- Researching local and international art scene, relevant creatives and topics
- Proofreading relevant texts from external
- Liaising with professionals within art and culture
- Updating itineraries and schedules
- Assisting curators with the exhibition installation
- Assisting in Project Management
- Creating guest lists for events
- Drafting presentations in PowerPoint
- Adding data to Excel sheets
- Keeping a clear overview of the timeline and calendar, as to stay on top of things
- Communicating with the Project Managers regarding their tasks

**Requirements**:

- Relevant experience in a supporting role. Experience in art exhibitions, museums, or galleries.
- 3-year bachelor's degree, master’s student a plus.
- Strong communication, organisational and writing skills (English and potentially German)
- A team player able to collaborate in a productive manner
- A positive, can-do attitude, keen to learn
- Responsible, reliable and accountable
- Active and knowledgeable about the broader cultural landscape — attend gallery and museum shows, read up on art news, and be engaged in the art community
- Ability to work some nights and weekends.

**Benefits**

All of our employees benefit from great and well developed benefits:

- Company Pension Plan
- Company Health Insurance with an annual health budget for 13 high-quality services
- Mobility subsidy
- Food subsidy
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Environment

As Fotografiska Berlin develops, the existing benefits roster is set to expand - more to come