Assistant Parcours (temp. Jan - June)

Art Basel stages the world's premier art shows for modern and contemporary works, sited in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong and Paris. Defined by its host city and region, each show is unique, which is reflected in its participating galleries, the artworks on display and the parallel content programming produced in collaboration with the local institutions. In addition to ambitious stands featuring leading galleries from around the globe, each show's singular exhibition sectors and artistic events spotlight the latest developments in the visual arts, offering visitors new ideas, new inspiration, and new contacts in the artworld.

Parcours is Art Basel's unique sector for site-specific installations, sculptures, interventions, and performances situated in public spaces and historic sites throughout the close neighborhood of Art Basel. Parcours encourages a deeper engagement between the artworks and the urban environment, inviting visitors to explore the cultural and architectural versatility of Basel while encountering contemporary art pieces that create new dialogues and perspectives.

As an Assistant Parcours you will support the development of the public sector Parcours at Art Basel in Basel 2024. You will work in a dynamic team and have the chance to work closely with the curator, producer, galleries, and artists.

Assistant Parcours

Basel

Temporary from January to June 2024

Your responsibilities:

Support project management for the Parcours Sector
Establish and maintain communication with galleries and venues in Basel
Attend Basel site visits with artists, galleries and external stakeholders
Participate in weekly Parcours meetings, support with organization, and proofreading
Manage booth signage and digital OVR for Parcours
Coordinate school engagement and oversee guided tours for Parcours
Coordinate and support in the hiring and training of approximately 35 Mediators
Mediator Coordinator before and during the show
Undertake general administrative responsibilities
Support with final invoicing post-show
Your profile:

Bachelor's degree in art history or related field
Minimum 2 years' experience in fairs, galleries, museums, or similar settings
Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Ability to handle pressure, long hours, and irregular schedules before and during the fair
Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, CRM (Salesforce), and CMS systems
Experience in proofreading
Engaging, experienced, trustworthy, and exceptional manners
Native German speaker with excellent English skills, both spoken and written

Who we are and what we offer

The MCH Group, with its head office in Basel, Switzerland, is an internationally live marketing company. We organise around 90 of our own exhibitions and guest exhibitions in Switzerland and abroad, including Art Basel, Swissbau and Giardina. Parts of our group are active in Dubai, Hong Kong, North America and now also in Paris.

Our 800 or so colleagues appreciate the great flexibility in terms of working hours, home office and on-site presence. We also offer good social benefits & more.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about MCH Group, please contact Julie, Talent Acquisition Manager, at julie.mackerer@mch-group.com. (Please send us your application only via our application portal. Applications by e-mail and from intermediaries etc. will not be considered).

We look forward to getting to know you!