Seeking deputy director

The Ludwig Forum for International Art has a permanent vacancy for a part-time deputy director (m/f/d) with 19.5 hours per week. The position is open to applicants with a university degree in the fields of: Art history, art studies, cultural studies, museology/museum studies or an equivalent university degree. Ideally with several years of professional experience in the field of exhibitions (museums and comparable art institutions or freelance activities for art foundations, etc.). The junior deputy directly supports Director Eva Birkenstock and Deputy Director Dr. Annette Lagler in curatorial and organizational matters.

The Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst Aachen is an exhibition center for international contemporary art. It is based on the collection of Peter and Irene Ludwig, comprising key works of global art from 1960 to the present. The Ludwig Forum’s collection is at the heart of an exhibition, event and education program that is as polyphonic, diverse, and transdisciplinary as possible.

Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2021. Apply now online.

Your core duties
–Represent the directorate in all communication matters with the museums and their administrations’ various emloyees (m/f/d), as well as with representatives (m/f/d) of the press, the foundation, sponsors and other collaborations and partnerships
–Represent the directorate in personnel management matters
–Support the directorate in the implementation of all of the institution’s artistic programs and the exhibition programme and research projects in particular, including preparation of funding applications
–Comprehensive development and handling of the institution’s exhibition formats including conception, academic editing, budgeting, exhibition installations etc.
–Academic supervision of specific areas of the collection and expert support of the collection’s inventory
–Publication management incl. supervision of print products as well as partial management of the supporting programs to temporary exhibitions as well as presentations of the collection
–Supervision of repair and maintenance projects

What you bring with you
–A completed university degree in the fields of: art history, art theory, art studies, visual arts, fine arts, cultural studies, museology/museum studies or an equivalent university degree
–Ideally several years of professional experience in the field of exhibitions (museums and comparable art institutions or freelance  work for art foundations, etc.)
–Willingness to lead and the ability to motivate and inspire employees (m/f/d) with an integrative and cooperative leadership style
–Demonstrable academic publication activity
–Profound knowledge of the field of international contemporary art
–Good MS Office skills
–Very good command of English
–Communication skills and a high level of social competence when dealing with at times difficult negotiations with third parties
–A high level of commitment and initiative, demonstrable proactivity and self starting, especially in the acquisition of knowledge in new fields of art studies (essential)
–Structured and independent working methods in addition to  assertiveness and persuasiveness

Desirable
–Completed doctorate in the following subject areas: art history, art studies, cultural studies, museology/museum studies or a comparable subject area
–Experience in networking with artists, gallery owners, and museum colleagues

What we offer
–Working for the second largest employer in the region
–Responsibility and the space to actively contribute to shaping the institution
–Respectful and fair working conditions
–Continuing education and training for professional and personal development
–Compatibility between work and family life
–Flexitime and flexible working time models
–Public transport job ticket
–An innovative fleet of vehicles
–Supplementary contributions to the company pension scheme
–Comprehensive occupational health and safety management
–Secure employment with a permanent position contract
–Holiday entitlement of 30 days with a five day week

It is possible to fill the position with part time staff on the condition that staffing is ensured within the framework of the target working hours (19.5 hours). Respective working hours for part time staff would then be determined in consultation with management.

The City of Aachen actively supports equal opportunities for all employees. We strive to ensure that social diversity of the region is reflected amongst our employees and therefore welcome applications from qualified persons, independent of cultural and social background, age, religion, worldview, impairment, gender, or sexual orientation and identity. Applications from severely impaired persons are given preference in cases of equal suitability, whereby all relevant circumstances of the specific case are taken into consideration.

The selection process for filling the position consists of a pre-selection process and a subsequent selection procedure.

Applications are online. In exceptional cases applications may be submitted by post.

Reference
E 49/1 LuFo-2021-000905, part time, 19.5 hours per week
Time limit: Unlimited
Remuneration: EG 13 TVöD