Professional Integration Hub is a long-term internship program for Ukrainians residing in Austria as a result of Russia‘s aggression against Ukraine. Office Ukraine will collaborate with the professional Integration Hub in fall 2024.
The goal of the program is to facilitate the professional advancement of Ukrainian specialists by integrating them into the European professional environment. Additionally, the experience gained through the program will be a significant contribution to the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine and its integration into the EU. The program is initiated and funded by ERSTE Foundation and implemented by the European Centre for Freedom and Independence. Please visit program website for more details: www.professionalhub.at.

Office Ukraine was founded shortly after the beginning of the large-scale war of aggression against Ukraine by Russia for Ukrainian cultural workers at the beginning of March 2022.
The initiative serves as a platform for the coordination of diverse civil society and institutional initiatives and acts as a liaison between Austrian (art) institutions and cultural workers from Ukraine. The three offices in Vienna, Graz and Innsbruck have so far been contacted by
over 2,400 Ukrainian cultural workers. The primary intention of the initiative, which is financially supported by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Civil Service and Sport (BMKOES), is to enable refugee Ukrainian artists from all disciplines to work artistically in their respective fields here in Austria.

Internship Period: October 15, 2024, to January 15, 2025

The Ukraine Office Graz is looking for an intern to support our team in the preparation of an exhibition of Ukrainian artists, which will take place in Spring 2025 at < rotor > Centre for Contemporary Art in Graz. The focus of this position is on research and project organisation in the field of contemporary art.

Your Tasks

– Assisting with the preparations for an exhibition of Ukrainian art at < rotor > center for contemporary art
– Establishing and maintaining connections with Ukrainian artists and cultural professionals
– Writing and editing texts and materials for the exhibition-related communications
– Supporting communication planning and implementation for the exhibition

Your Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree in humanitarian studies
– Strong research skills
– Established connections within the Ukrainian art scene
– Perfect command of Ukrainian and excellent English skills, both written and spoken; knowledge of German is an advantage
– Knowledge of the contemporary art scene in Ukraine, covering contemporary visual art, performance and design
– If you live in Graz, that would be an advantage

Your Strengths

– Team player with strong communication skills
– High level of initiative and independence
– Flexibility and ability to work systematically

We Offer

– An opportunity to participate in the preparation of an important exhibition of contemporary Ukrainian artists
– A diverse role within an internationally connected art and aid initiative
– A pleasant working atmosphere in an engaged international team with a flat hierarchy
– A workplace in the center of Graz

For more information, visit website https://www.professionalhub.at/application-form-to-the-professional-integration-hub-2-0/