Manifesta 11 Management & Office Intern

 Manifesta 11 Management & Office Intern
1 year internship placement, commencing September 2015
Manifesta, the European Biennial of Contemporary Art, is the only roving biennial, changing its
location every two years aiming to investigate and reflect on current developments in contemporary
art. Manifesta 11 will take place in Zurich, Switzerland in 2016 and is curated by German artist
Christian Jankowski.
Our internships are open to students or recent graduates who are interested in arts management and
want to gain insight into how an international contemporary art biennial is organised. This is a once in
a life time opportunity to get a unique, behind the scenes experience for Manifesta 11, one of the most
influential biennials in the world.
Main tasks
As Management & Office Intern you will assist with general office management support of Manifesta
11. You will work closely with the General Coordinator and Office Manager to help with the day-to-day
business of the office and support of the management team (Director, Deputy Director, Heads of
Department) and FM11 Board; and assist the Office Manager with the overall internal communication
of the team.
The Management & Office Intern will support the General Coordinator and Office Manager with the
day-to-day business of Manifesta 11:
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Help with the team agenda and inform team members about commitments, meetings, travels etc
Assist around the office and with the maintenance of facilities including computers, phones,
server, storage and office logistics
Reception and hospitality of international staff, board members and other guests
Assist the Office Manager with preparation and follow up of staff meetings and Heads of
Department meetings
Give assistance to Director, Deputy Director and Curator during their trips to Zurich
Helping the General Coordinator & Office Manager with the organization and coordination of
Manifesta Coffee Breaks, symposiums, special events and opening days
Working with Salesforce (for contact management and internal communication) and other project
management tools
Be able to give support on a wide variety of different projects
Required skils and experience
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Interest in contemporary art & the organisation of large-scale cultural events
Interest in office management, coordination and administrative processes
Must be extremely detail-oriented, highly organized and be able to work under pressure and
cooperatively in an international, dynamic, team-oriented environment
Familiar with procedures of protocol
Excellent facilitating and organizational skills
Outgoing personality
Excellent computer skills
Manifesta 11
The European Biennial of Contemporary Art
Sihlquai 125
8005 Zurich
Switzerland
Tel +41 (0)43 321 30 37
manifesta11@manifesta.org
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Able to manage his/her own workload as well as work in a fast paced team environment
Fluency in written and spoken English and German. Other languages are appreciated.
Based in Zurich, Switzerland
Conditions
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Time commitment: working 3 days per week (plus attendance at special events and increased
commitment during the biennial).
Commencement date: September 2015
Working location: Manifesta 11 Zurich Office
Interviews will be held on Monday 10 August and Tuesday 11 August 2015
Internship stipend offered
Please send CV and letter of interest to m11@manifesta.org with the subject M11 Management &
Office Intern before Friday, 31 July 2015 by 17:00 (CET).
Manifesta 11
The European Biennial of Contemporary Art
Sihlquai 125
8005 Zurich
Switzerland
Tel +41 (0)43 321 30 37
manifesta11@manifesta.org