Unidentified Reference to the Foundation (indeterminate day/month/year)

The East German Savings Banks Foundation is currently offering a unique opportunity for a qualified individual to join their team as a Parental Leave Replacement. This fixed-term position, running until 31st December 2026, is part-time (75%) and is set to begin on 1st September 2025.

As a temporary replacement for an employee on parental leave, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing the duties of the original role. This could involve administrative, banking, or project-related tasks, depending on the position being replaced.

The ideal candidate should possess a completed university degree in cultural studies, cultural management, or a related field. They should also have qualified professional experience in funding and/or application administration, knowledge in at least one cultural field, and proficiency in common office applications, CMS, and ideally web editing. Secure German language skills (at least C1) and English skills are essential.

The role encompasses conducting independent consultation meetings, expanding cooperations, preparing meetings of the foundation's boards, supporting successful applicants, driving forward the foundation's own projects, and supporting the team in ongoing business processes. As a foundation representative, the individual will also advise on application submission, provide guidance during implementation, manage projects independently, and develop new funding priorities and programs.

Remuneration for the position is attractive and follows TVoD savings banks standards. The position offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance, paid sick leave, parental leave provisions, remote working options, JobRad (a bike leasing programme), subsidized lunches, capital-forming benefits, a company pension scheme, and a travel allowance.

The East German Savings Banks Foundation supports and initiates cultural projects in Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Saxony, and Saxony-Anhalt. The foundation's activities cover a wide range of projects, including visual arts, music, literature, performing arts, museums, and heritage conservation.

Interested individuals are encouraged to send their applications via the online application portal by 1st August 2025. Applications from individuals with disabilities will be given preference, provided they are equally qualified. The employee will receive 32 days of vacation, with 24th and 31st December as non-working days.

As part of the work environment, regular team events are a regular occurrence. The position is within a team that supports and initiates cultural projects. The individual is expected to be a team player, find art and culture personally important, be motivated by finding meaning in their work, understand the need for flexible time management during project peaks, tackle tasks with enthusiasm and motivation, be mobile, and open to new things.

Any further questions can be directed to Dr. Lena Blessing at [email protected].

[1] For specifics on benefits for this position, please consult the official East German Savings Banks Foundation website or their job postings directly.

In this unique opportunity, the successful candidate may envision a future where they not only manage administrative, banking, or project-related tasks as a replacement for an employee on parental leave but also contribute to the foundation's initiatives in sustainable living, home-and-garden, lifestyle, and pension through their support of cultural projects. As a beneficial aspect of this position, the individual can anticipate a company pension scheme as part of their remuneration package.