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Head of the Archive Department

Employment opportunity, starting date: 1 February 2026, full-time position (39 hours per week) in salary group 13 of the TVöD Bund (collective agreement for federal public service)

We are seeking to fill a full-time position (39 hours per week) in salary group 13 of the TVöD Bund (collective agreement for federal public service). The starting date is 1 February 2026. The pay grade will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications.

The collections of the Jewish Museum Berlin represent the lives and legacies of German Jews through images, objects, artwork and documents. The archive is part of these collections. The department catalogs, preserves and acquires family collections, personal estates and individual items pertaining to German-Jewish history and culture from the Middle Ages to the present. The holdings are prepared and made available to the public through exhibitions, online presentations and educational programs. The archive also houses a branch of the Leo Baeck Institute Archive, as well as a branch of the Wiener Library in London.

Job code
04/2025
Application deadline
Sun 24 Aug 2025
Contact Person Human Resources

Mario Krogulec
T +49 (0)30 259 93 482
bewerbung@jmberlin.de

Job-Related Inquiries

Dr. Julia Friedrich
Director of Collections and Exhibitions
T +49 (0)30 259 93 401

Key responsibilities include

  • Managing the JMB’s Archive Department, including staff and budget
  • Strategically and conceptually advancing the archive in consultation with other collection departments and the executive management, with special consideration given to digital collectioning
  • Overseeing content-related processing and cataloging of collections, estates and other historical source materials
  • Work on holdings for presentation
  • Advancing the digitization of the Archive’s holdings in alignment with the JMB’s digital strategy
  • Advancing the archive’s outreach and educational programs such as workshops, show-and-tell sessions, and talks with eyewitnesses and second-generation witnesses
  • Further developing the Archive’s work on the history of the JMB
  • Networking with other archives and institutions that deal with remembrance culture
  • Maintaining strong relationships with JMB donors and their beneficiaries

What we are looking for

  • A completed university degree in the humanities (ideally a doctorate) in fields such as archival science, contemporary history, Jewish studies or Holocaust studies
  • Management experience defined by a collaborative, inclusive and motivating leadership style and a strong team orientation
  • Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of German-Jewish history
  • Several years of scholarly experience with relevant practical experience in a museum or archive
  • Experience in presenting museum holdings both digitally and physically
  • Proficiency in using museum databases and managing digitization processes
  • Goal-oriented and pragmatic approach to work
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both spoken and written German and English
  • Strong initiative, willingness to learn, sense of responsibility and diplomatic skills

Desired qualifications

  • Additional language skills: Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, Ukrainian

What we offer

  • Secure public sector employment
  • Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
  • Up to 30 vacation days in accordance with TVöD; 24 December and 31 December off
  • Occupational pension scheme (VBL) and employer wealth-building contributions
  • Year-end bonus and annual performance-based pay
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Centrally located office with excellent public transport connections
  • Option to have an employer-subsidized Deutschland-Ticket Job or Jobticket
  • Free entry to the Jewish Museum Berlin for you and one guest, plus reduced or free entry to JMB events

The Jewish Museum Berlin is one of the leading institutions on the European museum landscape. With its new core exhibition (opened in 2020), temporary exhibitions, collections, events program and the W. Michael Blumenthal Academy, as well as digital and educational initiatives, the museum is a vibrant place for dialogue and reflection on Jewish history and contemporary life in Germany. ANOHA, the JMB children’s world, tells the story of Noah’s Ark in a fun and immersive way.

The Jewish Museum Berlin Foundation is committed to professional equality regardless of gender and lifestyle. We strongly support work-life balance and family-friendly workplace policies. We welcome applications from individuals of all national, cultural, religious or non-religious backgrounds. Applicants with severe disabilities who are equally qualified will be given preference in the application process.

The advertised position can, in principle, be filled with part-time staff.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application. Please include reference number 04/2025 on your application and send it by 24 August 2025 to bewerbung@jmberlin.de.

Application materials should be submitted as a single PDF file (max. 10 MB). Materials will be kept on file for up to three months after the conclusion of the selection process.

Interviews are expected to take place between 15 and 19 September 2025.

For questions about the application process, please contact Herr Krogulec at +49 (0)30 259 93 482. For questions related to the job description, please contact Dr. Friedrich at +49 (0)30 259 93 401.