Organizer Information
The Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz (Chemnitz Art Collections) are among the largest and most important municipal art collections in Germany. The institution developed out of various civic groups, most notably the art association Kunsthütte zu Chemnitz, founded in 1860. In 1909, these were gathered under the roof of the King Albert Museum, and as of 1920 were administered as a municipal museum. Today, the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz comprise a complex of institutions including the Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz with the Carlfriedrich Claus Archive, the Museum Gunzenhauser, the Schloßbergmuseum with Rabenstein Castle, the Henry van de Velde Museum at Villa Esche, and the Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Haus. The institution has gained high regional, national, and international renown for its exhibition activities, with a particular emphasis on international modernism, and has received several distinctions, including inclusion in the "Blue Book" of nationally significant cultural institutions in 2001 and the 2010 Museum of the Year award from the German Section of the International Association of Art Critics. The Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz operate as an institution of the City of Chemnitz.
Title & Description
Curator Job (m/f/d) — Prints and Drawings Collection, Chemnitz Art Collections
The Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz am Theaterplatz is seeking a Curator for its graphic collection, which comprises around 28,000 works and is one of the museum's most important collection areas. As part of a dedicated team, the Curator will be responsible for the scientific supervision and further development of this collection, developing exhibition concepts and curating special exhibitions that make art tangible for a broad audience. The role combines scientific research, provenance work, collection documentation, exhibition-making, and public-facing educational and digital formats, alongside cultivating collaborations with artists, museums, universities, and research institutions on a regional, national, and international level.
The Role Overview
- Position Type: Full-time and part-time possible
- Contract Type: Unlimited (permanent)
- Salary: EG 13 TVöD (based on collective bargaining provisions of the TVöD-VKA; exact level depends on individual circumstances per the collective agreement)
- Reports To: Not specified in the source
- Department / Programme: Prints and Drawings Collection (Graphic Collection), Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz
- Working Hours: Full-time or part-time, per collective agreement (Flexitime and working time account available)
- Application Deadline: 26.07.2026
- Reference Number: 49/01
Position & Tasks
- Scientific supervision, research, and strategic development of the Prints and Drawings Collection, including provenance research and collection documentation
- Securing, managing, and professionally presenting the collection holdings, as well as coordinating loan transactions
- Conception and implementation of collection and special exhibitions, including publications, lectures, and scientific contributions
- Development of innovative education, event, and digital formats for the contemporary cataloguing of the collection
- Initiation and maintenance of collaborations with artists, museums, universities, and research institutions on a regional, national, and international level
Categories
- Curatorial Practice
- Art History
- Museum Studies
- Collection Management
- Provenance Research
- Exhibition Production
- Public Programming
- Digital Cataloguing
Eligibility
- Completed academic university degree (Master's, Magister, or university diploma) in art history, cultural studies, or a comparable humanities/art/cultural studies discipline, with verifiable art historical knowledge
- At least three years of professional experience in an art museum or comparable art and cultural institution
- At least two years of experience in independent conception and implementation of exhibitions, as well as scientific editing of catalogues and publications
- German language skills at minimum B2 level, plus business-fluent written and spoken English
- No entry in the extended certificate of good conduct relevant to the position (candidates asked to apply only after being requested to provide this)
- Advantageous: sound knowledge of current academic discourses on participation, inclusion, diversity, democracy education, sustainability, anti-discrimination, and digitality
- Advantageous: strong knowledge of collection database usage
- Strong organizational talent, communication skills, and confident presence with professional audiences, cooperation partners, and visitors
- Independent, responsible, and reliable working style with a high level of initiative
- Ability to cooperate and work in a team, with enjoyment of interdisciplinary and networked cooperation
- Digital competence and willingness to travel for business and attend evening/weekend appointments
- High degree of reliability, integrity, and official conduct suited to public service
Program Benefits
- Reliable, family-friendly employer
- Wide range of opportunities to actively help shape the future of the city of Chemnitz
- Internal networking through an employee app
- Annual special payment, performance-based remuneration, capital-forming benefits, and a company pension scheme (ZVK)
- 30 days of vacation per calendar year
- Flexible working time organization with working time account and Flexitime
- Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket)
- Job bike leasing option
- Personal development and further training opportunities
- Access to a city with affordable housing and strong daycare centers and schools
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- CV, uploaded via the online application portal
- Note: applications by email, post, or fax are not accepted for data protection reasons; all applications must go through the online portal
How to Apply?
Online Application via the city of Chemnitz's career portal (karriere.chemnitz.de/stellenangebote). Applicants upload a CV and click "Read CV" to auto-populate contact details into the application fields.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 26 July 2026
Location
Chemnitz, Germany
Additional Details
- Applications by email are not accepted for data protection reasons; only the online application portal may be used
- The City of Chemnitz stands for equal opportunities and anti-discrimination, and values diversity reflecting the diversity of urban society
- Severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent status are given preference over other applicants if equally qualified
- Applicants consent to their personal data being processed exclusively for the purpose of the application and hiring process
- Questions regarding the position can be directed to Ms. Dima Mannaa (Personnel Recruiting) at dima.mannaa@stadt-chemnitz.de