The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, active worldwide. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. Starting from February 1, 2026 (or later), we are seeking a committed colleague at the Goethe-Institut Hong Kong. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week (100%).
Main Responsibilities:
- Preparation and implementation of cultural events in areas such as visual arts, discourse, music, theater/dance, and film
- Contribution to the conceptual design of the Goethe-Institut Hong Kong’s programme
- Monitoring the local cultural scene and maintaining contacts with partners in the cultural sector, developing target groups, attending cultural events, and, when necessary, representing the director of the institute at cultural events
- Public relations for the Goethe-Institut Hong Kong in the area of cultural programmes, including online (website, social media) and offline: design of printed graphic materials
- Project-related budget monitoring and accounting, creating and maintaining measures in the institute’s project software (PPS) according to management guidelines, statistics/reporting for cultural projects
Requirements:
- Completed academic university degree
- Professional experience in cultural work and project management
- Active interest in contemporary German culture
- Flexibility, resilience, teamwork orientation, and intercultural competence
- Willingness to work outside regular office hours, including evenings and weekends
- Native-level proficiency in Chinese and English, plus very good German language skills (spoken and written), or willingness to acquire very good German skills outside working hours
We Offer:
- Local employment contract limited to two years, with the possibility of extension
- Salary and working conditions in line with local standards (starting with 20 vacation days per year, 15 public holidays)
- Contributions to social insurance in Hong Kong and to a local health insurance plan
- Regular professional development opportunities
Application Process:
Please send your complete application documents in German or English (CV, certificates/references) by January 11, 2026 via email to Arendt Roeskens, with the subject line “Application Cultural Programmes”:
arendt.roeskens@goethe.de
