Kulturprojekte Berlin GmbH, a state-owned company, supports the promotion, networking, and dissemination of culture in the capital. As a competent partner for Berlin's cultural sector and the state of Berlin, the company conceives and organizes complex cultural projects and citywide initiatives, as well as themed years dedicated to contemporary historical events, commemorative days, and anniversaries. It operates venues and festivals and provides services to museums and other cultural institutions in the city.

Berlin Art Week will take place for the 15th time from September 9-13, 2026, bringing together outstanding figures from Berlin's contemporary art scene. It is a project of Kulturprojekte Berlin, which is responsible for conception, management, coordination, and communication. During Berlin Art Week, renowned institutions of contemporary Berlin art, Berlin galleries, an art fair, private collectors, and selected project spaces will present a diverse program of exhibition openings, events, and special projects. As a central festival hub, Berlin Art Week will establish a shared meeting point at a temporary pop-up location, inviting visitors to exchange ideas, discover new art, and participate through a comprehensive program of events and educational activities.

Tasks:

We are looking for a person with organizational talent, a good understanding of budget planning and administrative processes, and experience in team management.

In close collaboration with the Artistic Director, the position includes:

• Project coordination and management of Berlin Art Week

• Continuous development and positioning of the project in coordination with the artistic director and department head.

• Comprehensive project planning, preparation and implementation including scheduling/management

• Further development of the internal project structure and processes, including team building and management, together with the artistic director

• Coordination with funding providers and supporters

• Control and coordination of administrative processes in close connection with the Administration department:Budget planning and controlling including budget and liquidity monitoring
  Initiation, management and implementation of tenders and contracts, including contract award after prior coordination with the Administration department and preparation of award notices.
  

• Sponsorship management, sponsor acquisition and cooperation

• Management and organizational planning and implementation of own events / formats within the framework of the festival, including guest management

• Responsible for coordinating interfaces between team members and other areas of cultural projects (department management, technology, administration, communication, etc.)

• Creating project documentation, evaluations and factual reports

Your profile:

• 6 years of total professional experience (including training): successfully completed studies or equivalent training and/or professional experience with comparable tasks

• Extensive experience in project management, coordination and control, preferably in a cultural or artistic context.

• very good knowledge of Berlin's art and cultural scene

• Extensive experience in the guidance and supervision of employees

• sound experience in handling public funds

• very good German skills

We offer:

• a beautiful workplace in Berlin-Mitte with excellent transport links

• an inspiring job in a creative and artistic environment

• a varied daily work routine and collaboration with art and cultural stakeholders

• a high degree of design freedom

• a transparent, modern pay system, developed together with colleagues from all areas and the ver.di trade union

• the possibility of mobile working in accordance with the company agreement using technology provided by us

• individually agreed working hours within the framework of a flexitime arrangement without core working hours

• 30 vacation days with a 5-day work week + 2 days off (Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve)

• Further training opportunities for and by employees within the framework of our “KPB Academy” and by external speakers

• a company pension scheme

• cultural benefits as well as free visits to openings, exhibitions and events of our projects during leisure time

• 10% discount on food and drinks in the Podewil canteen

General:

Start date: from March 2026 or earlier
Contract duration: limited until December 31, 2027

The job interviews are expected to take place from weeks 6 and 7 onwards.

This is a full-time position with 39.4 hours per week. According to our company collective agreement, the gross monthly salary (full-time) corresponding to the responsibilities of this vacancy is €4,471.44 (plus a pro-rata annual bonus of €250 gross per month, paid at the end of the year).

Please note that travel expenses incurred during the selection process cannot be reimbursed.

Kulturprojekte Berlin GmbH strives to ensure that the city's social diversity is reflected in its workforce and therefore expressly welcomes applications from representatives of marginalized perspectives. We guarantee equal opportunities for all genders in accordance with the Berlin State Equal Opportunities Act. Applicants with recognized severe disabilities or those with equivalent status will be given preference if equally qualified. If you have a severe disability, please indicate this in your application.