documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH is seeking an Assistant Conservator (m/f/d) for DOCUMENTA SIXTEEN (Production and Technology Department).
documenta and Museum Fridericianum gGmbH is a nonprofit corporation supported and funded by the City of Kassel and the State of Hesse as shareholders, and also receives financial support from the Federal Cultural Foundation. The responsibilities of this nonprofit limited liability company include the documenta exhibition, which takes place every five years; the Fridericianum; the documenta archive, which is being developed into the documenta Institute; and the documenta Halle.
Your Responsibilities:
- Assisting with conservation and restoration during installation and dismantling
- Preparing condition reports
- Carrying out conservation measures as needed
- Object care and conservation-related exhibition support
- Assisting with artwork handling, if necessary
Your Profile:
Degree in conservation and restoration
- Proficiency in spoken and written German and English
- Experience in the conservation and restoration of contemporary art and modern materials
- Proficiency with common IT programs (e.g., databases [Moliri], MS Office)
- Meticulous, reliable, and independent work style
- Enjoyment of working in an international environment
- Ability to work well in a team and a strong willingness to communicate
- Above-average dedication and organizational skills
We are offering you an interesting and responsible position on an international team in the arts and culture sector.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position through October 31, 2027, with a 40-hour workweek.
The position is based in Kassel.
We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone—regardless of gender or gender identity, ethnic origin or nationality, age, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, or social background.
We strongly encourage people with disabilities and those in equivalent situations to apply. Since our workspaces are located in historic buildings and are not fully accessible, we will work together to find individualized solutions.
