We are seeking an organised and flexible Studio Coordinator to join the Studio Khaled Barakeh and coculture team. Studio Khaled Barakeh was established in 2017 with a focus on socially engaged art projects and studio-oriented production (www.khaledbarakeh.com). coculture e.V. was founded in 2017 by artist Khaled Barakeh and is a Berlin-based non-profit organisation and a creative hub for socially-oriented cultural and artistic projects (www.coculture.de).
■ Role Purpose:
All-round coordinator and key contact person of Studio Khaled Barakeh, offering administrative support to Khaled Barakeh across both his art studio (80%) and non-profit coculture (20%). Please note that the position has a strong focus on general day-to-day management, including calender administration.
■ Responsibilities and Key Activities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the studio, including email and activities
- Coordinate the studio activities, maintaining oversight of all ongoing projects and making sure all deadlines are met
- Coordinate the studio’s production and exhibition calendar as well as the artist’s schedule, visas, and travel plans
- Coordinate and execute the studio’s fundraising activities
- All-around communication connected to Khaled Barakeh, from general inquiries, project communication, press requests and exhibitions invitations to liaison with galleries, institutions and other partners
- Personal assistance to the artist
- Supervise the invoices, payments, and expenses of both the studio and coculture, providing information to the bookkeeper and accountant
- Oversee all studio systems, including the website, the local server, the project management platform (Asana), and other digital accounts
- Update and maintain the contact database and manage the studio newsletter (on Mailchimp)
- Maintain the studio’s press, image, and project archive, both physical and digital, including backups
■ Requirements:
- Degree (BA/MA) in Administration, Cultural Management or a related field and/or demonstrable experience as a personal assistant, coordinator, or similar position in an artistic or non-profit institution
- Fluency in English and German (minimum B2 German proficiency); Arabic is a plus
- Impeccable writing skills and intuition for the appropriate register and tone in communications
- Interest in the practice of Studio Khaled Barakeh
- Knowledge of and interest in art and the contemporary art world
- Fluency with Macintosh platforms and software including Mail and Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
- Basic knowledge of tax, insurance, and legal regulations related to the field of work in Germany
- Based in Berlin
■ Job-related skills:
- Strong administration skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Great time management in a fast-paced and often changing environment
- The ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks & projects
- Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to work with deadlines and budgets
- Attention to detail
- Team player
■ Working conditions:
- Freelance position of a minimum of 25 hours a week with the possibility of a payroll position
- Flexible working environment
- Modern studio working space
- Three month trial period with an hourly rate of 14 EUR, afterwards between 15 and 18 EUR per hour depending on experience
■ Location:
Lobe Block, Böttgerstr. 16, 13357 Berlin
■ Contact:
Please email your Cover Letter and CV by the 30th of September to studio@khaledbarakeh.com. The subject line of the email should read “Studio Coordinator + Your Name.”
