Production Coordination (m/f/d)

Documenta; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Documenta is seeking a dedicated and organized Production and Technology Coordinator (m/f/d) for documenta 16, based in Kassel. This full-time position is limited until December 31, 2027, and involves collaboration in the project management of exhibition projects, budgeting, cost tracking, and technical preparation of exhibitions.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of contemporary exhibition production processes and excellent communication skills in both German and English.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate in project management of exhibition projects.
• Assist in budgeting for exhibition projects.
• Support cost tracking and control for exhibition.
• Aid in preparation, planning, and support of exhibitions.
• Help implement tenders and manage contracts.
• Collaborate with external service providers.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of contemporary exhibition production processes

Very good written and spoken German

Very good written and spoken English

Experience in managing large budgets

Confident use of IT programs (e.g., CAD, 3D modeling, databases, MS Office, MS Project)

Ability to work in a team

Strong communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a well‑structured and responsible personality who would like to become part of the documenta team.

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.

Your responsibilities

• Collaboration in the project management of exhibition projects
• Collaborating on the budgeting of exhibition projects
• Collaborating on cost tracking and cost control for exhibition projects
• Collaborating on the technical preparation, planning, setup, and support of exhibition projects
• Collaborating on the implementation of tenders, awarding contracts, and invoicing services related to exhibition production
• Collaboration in the management of external service providers in the technical area

Your profile

Very good knowledge of contemporary exhibition production processes

• Very good written and spoken German and English
• Experience in managing large budgets
• Confident use of common IT programs (e.g., CAD, 3D modeling, databases, MS Office, MS Project)
• Affinity for technology and interest in current discourses in contemporary art
• Initiative, ability to work in a team, and strong communication skills

The place of work is Kassel.

We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from all people – regardless of gender and gender identity, ethnic origin and nationality, age, religion and worldview, disability, sexual orientation and identity, or social background.

We expressly encourage people with disabilities or equal status to apply. As our workplaces in listed buildings are not fully accessible, we will work together to find individual solutions.