CURATORIAL TRAINEE (m / f / d) in the Curatorial Department

Über uns

The Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen was founded in 1961 and has since evolved into one of the most important museums in Europe. It houses a unique collection of paintings from the historical avant-gardes of the twentieth century and key works of contemporary art. At its two venues in Düsseldorf, K20 and K21, the museum presents ambitious temporary and permanent exhibitions and conceives and organizes innovative educational formats on socially relevant topics. The Kunstsammlung NRW is a museum in transition, addressing the issues of diversity, digitalization, and sustainability in its program and as an institution, and actively reaching out to new visitor groups.

We are seeking the following person to join our team as of 1 March 2026 and as of 1 July 2026 (two positions) for a role lasting two years :

We offer you

Our requirements

• Completed university degree in art history, curatorial studies, or a comparable field (master\’s degree, magister). Doctorate or PhD desirable, or equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of 20th‑century and contemporary art
• Ability to work independently, thoroughly, and in a goal‑oriented manner
• Good time management skills for organizing your own work
• Communication skills and thrives working in a team
• Interest in engaging intellectually with the diverse challenges of our time, such as globalization, climate change, digitalization, migration, and social inequality, during the internship and providing appropriate input
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills, other foreign languages desirable
• Confident use of common MS Office applications, knowledge of Museum Plus and / or project management tools such as Tape or Teams is an advantage
• Practical and relevant initial experience in museum or exhibition operations, preferably with an international focus
• Applicants from abroad are welcome
• A varied full‑time volunteer position (39 : 50 hours) limited to 2 years in one of Europe\’s most prestigious cultural institutions
• A salary in accordance with TV‑L at 50% of E13, level 1 during the first year, E13, level 2 during the second year
• An attractive training position in the center of Düsseldorf
• Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working
• Committed colleagues and individual training and development opportunities