Head of Audience Development, Cultural Education, Networks (m/f/d)

As of August 1, 2026, we are looking for a

Head of Audience Development, Cultural Education, Networks (m/f/d)

Standard stage contract (SR Solo), full-time

These tasks await you

• Conceptual development and implementation of art education formats in the context of the program and audience development, in collaboration with the communications team and the program department
• Independent development and management of projects in the field of cultural education in collaboration with the program department
• Planning, organizing, and conducting workshops, special tours, play introductions, follow-up discussions, and similar formats
• Conception and development of inclusive offerings for different audience groups in a diverse urban society, as well as for existing and new culture enthusiasts
• Active networking with regional and supraregional providers of formal and non-formal education (schools, universities, cultural and educational institutions, social institutions, civil society actors, etc.)
• Participation in fundraising by researching specific third-party funding opportunities and drafting third-party funding applications for mediation projects
• Writing and editing texts
• Support and guidance for volunteers

What you should bring with you

• You are a versatile and experienced communications professional. Your passion is promoting culture, creating and developing networks with cultural institutions, and attracting audiences.
• You have a university degree or completed vocational training related to the field of work and can draw on ready-to-apply specialist knowledge and practical professional experience in the area of audience development/cultural education in a cultural institution, ideally in a theater.
• You are enthusiastic about contemporary arts and are familiar with the special requirements of theater operations and the production methods of independent ensembles.
• You have strong organizational and communication skills and are experienced in moderating discursive events.
• Their working style is characterized by independence, confidence, reliability, and initiative; it is based on teamwork and working in networked structures.
• To work in an international environment, you must have very good English skills (other foreign languages are desirable) and intercultural competence.
• You are available to work during normal theater hours (including evenings, Sundays, and public holidays) and to take up residence in Dresden.

We offer

You can expect to work in an artistic environment where team spirit and appreciation are a given. In addition, employees of the state capital Dresden benefit from numerous advantages and opportunities, including annual bonuses (allowances), company pension schemes, educational leave, extensive training opportunities, discounts on local public transport (job ticket, also known as the Germany ticket, bicycle leasing), and the option of mobile working.

Please send your detailed application documents, including a tabular resume, certificates, work samples (if applicable), references, and evaluations, by December 7, 2025 (date of receipt) by email (all documents combined in a single PDF file no larger than 5 MB) to: bewerbung@hellerau.org or, in exceptional cases, by post to: HELLERAU – European Center for the Arts, Attn: Human Resources Office – Ms. Susan Storm, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 56, 01109 Dresden

Please note that when applying by email, your data will not be encrypted and may therefore be readable by third parties. By submitting your application, you consent to the storage of your personal data during the application process. Detailed information on the processing of your personal data and the handling of the documents you submit can be found at: www.dresden.de/stellen.

We are committed to equal opportunities, cosmopolitanism, and diversity—all applications are equally welcome. Please note that the workplace is not barrier-free for structural reasons.

Interviews are expected to take place between January 12 and 16, 2026. Travel expenses for interviews or other application costs will not be reimbursed.

If you have any questions about the job, please contact Henriette Roth (tel. 0351. 264 62 18, roth@hellerau.org). Susan Storm (tel. 0351. 264 62 25, bewerbung@hellerau.org) will answer any questions you may have about the application process.