Project Management Assistant (m/f/d)
9th Triennial of Photography Hamburg

The Triennial of Photography Hamburg is an international photography festival held every three years in collaboration with major museums, exhibition venues, and cultural institutions. Initiated in 1999 by collector and photographer F.C. Gundlach, the festival has evolved into one of Germany’s most significant photography events and enjoys an international reputation.

Under a unifying theme, curated by a rotating artistic direction, numerous photography exhibitions explore current topics and trends in the field. The Triennial is accompanied by an international, interdisciplinary symposium ahead of the festival, as well as artist talks, expert discussions, lectures, portfolio reviews, and an international conference during the event period.

For the upcoming 9th Triennial of Photography Hamburg 2026, we are seeking a Project Management Assistant (m/f/d) starting April 15, 2025, limited until September 30, 2026. The position starts with 20 hours/week and increases to 30 hours/week from January 2026.

Your Responsibilities:

• Supporting the organization and administration of the Triennial office, including the coordination of workflows, conducting general research tasks, and handling office and secretarial duties.
• Assisting with coordination between partners, sponsors, and external service providers (e.g., press, graphic designers, publishers, fundraising).
• Preparing documents and meeting minutes as well as providing organizational support for committee meetings and other events.
• Contributing to the planning and execution of production-related tasks in collaboration with the project team.
• Supporting the management and organization of budget plans and participating in projects such as the student photography competition.

Your Profile:

• Initial work experience in project management, ideally in the arts, culture, or events sector.
• Strong organizational skills and experience with administrative processes, research competence, and the ability to present information in a structured manner.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in communicating with diverse stakeholders (e.g., partners, sponsors, press).
• Strong communication skills and a confident demeanor when interacting with external partners.
• Initiative, reliability, and a structured approach to work.
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken.
• Flexibility, resilience, and a hands-on mentality, especially in event and production contexts.
• Knowledge of budget management and accounting is an advantage.

We Offer:

• A challenging and exciting role in an inspiring cultural work environment.
• Collaboration within agile, interdisciplinary teams with flat hierarchies.
• A workplace in the heart of Hamburg with excellent public transport connections.
• Salary based on the pay scale equivalent to TV-L, pay group 6 (subject to official grading).
• A subsidy for the HVV JobTicket & access to company sports programs.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.

The Deichtorhallen Hamburg GmbH actively promotes equal professional opportunities and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and the work-life balance of its employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of cultural or social background, age, gender, religion, ideology, disability, or sexual identity. Applicants with disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

We look forward to receiving your digital application by March 25, 2025, including your CV and cover letter in a single PDF file sent via email to: .