Organizer Information
The Deutsche Bundesbank is the central bank of Germany, responsible for monetary stability and financial governance within the European System of Central Banks. Alongside its core financial mandate, it maintains a corporate Art collection that integrates cultural production into institutional environments.
The Art Collection division operates as a curatorial and administrative unit supporting acquisition, conservation, installation, and exhibition development. It functions similarly to a museum department within a public financial institution, offering structured exposure to institutional Exhibitions, collection logistics, and cultural programming in Frankfurt am Main.
Title & Description
Internship in Art Collection – Deutsche Bundesbank (Frankfurt am Main)
This temporary internship (3–6 months) offers students in Art and cultural disciplines the opportunity to work within the Deutsche Bundesbank’s Art Collection department in Frankfurt. The role provides hands-on experience in the coordination and administration of institutional Exhibitions and collection-based operations.
Interns will support the planning and implementation of artwork installations, assist in organizing transportation and restoration processes, and contribute to administrative workflows. In addition, they will participate in writing and editing educational and interpretive texts related to exhibitions, gaining exposure to curatorial communication and institutional storytelling.
The internship offers insight into how a large-scale corporate collection operates within a structured financial institution, bridging Curatorial practice, museum operations, and administrative coordination.
The Role Overview
- Position: Internship in Art Collection
- Employment Type: Temporary internship (3 to 6 months)
- Compensation: Paid (salary depends on qualifications)
- Reporting to: Art Collection Department / Supervisory staff
- Work Model: Hybrid / On-site in Frankfurt am Main
- Institution: Deutsche Bundesbank (Central Bank of Germany)
The role provides structured mentorship, a formal onboarding process, and integration into the Art Collection’s operational workflows. Interns will work within a professional administrative and curatorial environment.
Position & Tasks
- Coordination and planning of artwork installations within institutional spaces
- Support for transport logistics and restoration processes related to collection works
- Administrative assistance across the Art Collection department
- Preparation and editing of educational and exhibition-related texts
- Supporting the development and organization of institutional Exhibitions
- Gaining exposure to curatorial workflows in a corporate cultural environment
- Assisting with documentation and internal communication tasks
- Contributing to research and conceptual preparation for public-facing materials
Categories
- Internship
- Curatorial
- Art Management
- Visual Arts
- Museum Studies
- Cultural Administration
- Writing
- Research
- Exhibitions
Eligibility
- Students enrolled in Art, cultural studies, museum studies, or cultural management (minimum 4th semester)
- Strong academic performance (approx. GPA 2.5 or better)
- Basic experience in museum, gallery, or collection environments
- Strong German language proficiency (required)
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Analytical and conceptual thinking abilities
- Confident and professional interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in structured institutional environments
Program Benefits
- Paid internship (salary based on qualifications)
- Professional experience in a national-level Art collection
- Structured training and onboarding program
- Exposure to institutional Exhibitions coordination
- Hybrid working model (within Germany)
- Access to a large-scale cultural-financial institution
- Professional development in curatorial and administrative practices
- Transport accessibility and workplace facilities (canteen, central location)
- Networking within national and international cultural contexts
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Cover letter
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- Proof of enrollment or relevant studies
- Portfolio or sample work (if applicable)
- Personal data and supporting documents
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
- Internship Duration: 3–6 months
Location
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Additional Details
This internship is embedded in the Deutsche Bundesbank’s structured recruitment and data-compliant HR system. Applicants should expect a formal, regulated application process with GDPR-compliant data handling.
The role includes occasional exposure to installation logistics and exhibition preparation processes within a controlled institutional environment. Interns will engage with both administrative and curatorial aspects of the art collection management.
The Bundesbank emphasizes equal opportunity hiring and accessibility. Applicants requiring accommodations are encouraged to contact the HR department prior to application.