Curator for Contemporary Visual Arts and Exhibition Management

Bezirk Schwaben (District of Swabia), Bavaria, Germany
Part-time, Permanent (up to 29 hours per week)

Application Deadline: November 17, 2024

Bezirk Schwaben, one of Bavaria’s seven districts, is currently seeking a Curator for Contemporary Visual Arts and Exhibition Management. The position focuses on managing the district’s art collection, curating exhibitions with complementary programs, and overseeing exhibition management within the cultural division. This role will also involve organizing the district’s Art Prize, providing expert opinions on funding applications, and advising political committees on visual arts-related issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care and management of the Bezirk Schwaben art collection.
• Development and curation of art exhibitions and their accompanying programs.
• Organization of the district’s Art Prize.
• Writing expert opinions on visual arts funding applications.
• Advising political committees on art matters in the Swabian region.
• Building and maintaining networks within the Bavarian-Swabian art scene.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Art History with a focus on contemporary art, or a related field.
• Proven experience in the visual arts and exhibition management.
• Knowledge of project management and collection management, including digitization and inventorying.
• Familiarity with the art scene in Bavarian-Swabia is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Flexibility in working hours and location, with home office options available after six months.
• A competitive salary (EG 12 TVöD-VKA) and a company pension.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Various health and wellness offerings, including ergonomic workspace support.

For more information and to apply, visit the official Bezirk Schwaben job portal.