Careers

REGISTRAR & COORDINATOR 

MAPS – Museum of Art in Public Space is looking for a Registrar & Coordinator to join our team in Køge. Would you like to develop your skills while working with contemporary art, museum collections, and cultural events? 

You’ll work across the museum’s collection and programme, helping document artworks, coordinate events, and support the activities that bring MAPS to life. 

We’re looking for someone who is curious, organised, enthusiastic about art and culture, and ready to learn. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and take on real responsibility. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Registration and Documentation

• Registration, updating, and quality assurance of artwork data for MAPS 24/7 and the museum’s collection management system. 

• Research and collection of documentation on artworks, artists, locations, ownership, and rights. 

• Coordination with artists and partners regarding artwork data. 

• Coordination and quality assurance of artwork texts for MAPS 24/7. 

• Registration of new acquisitions and maintenance of the museum’s collection records. 

• Assist with the coordination and management of MAPS publications 

2. Programme and Event Coordination

• Planning and practical coordination of museum exhibitions, events, including talks, workshops, openings, and other public activities. 

• Coordination of schedules, agreements, and logistics in collaboration with internal teams and external partners. 

• Communication with artists, speakers, suppliers, and partners. 

• Practical support for the delivery of events and their subsequent evaluation. 

• Ongoing follow-up and documentation. 

WHO ARE YOU? 

• You have a genuine interest in contemporary art and culture. 

• You’re structured, detail-oriented, and enjoy both research and practical coordination. 

• You communicate clearly in Danish and English. 

• You’re comfortable working and collaborating with others. 

• You’re proactive, curious, and eager to develop new skills. 

You may have a background in art history, cultural studies, humanities, or another field. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Hands-on experience with museum collections and public programming. 

• Opportunities to work with artists and cultural professionals. 

• Responsibility, guidance, and room to grow professionally. 

• A varied working day in an ambitious and collaborative museum team. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION 

• Position: Registrar & Coordinator 

• Location: MAPS – Museum of Art in Public Space, Køge 

• Start date: 4 January, 2027 

• Working hours: Full Time 

• Application deadline: 27 November, 2026 

HOW TO APPLY 

Send us the following two documents:  

1. CV: 2 pages.
2. Motivation Letter: Explain why you’d like to work at MAPS and what interests you about the role. 

Email subject: Registrar & Coordinator – MAPS 

Send your application to: 
Seolhui Lee, Senior Curator & Head of Curatorial Development
sl@mapsmuseum.com 

INTERN – TOMORROW’S PUBLIC ART 2027

Would you like to help create art in public space?

Tomorrow’s Public Art is MAPS’ annual programme series, inviting international contemporary artists to create new site-specific artworks in Køge. The programme also involves local schools, residents and partners through workshops, events and other activities.

As an intern, you will join the team behind Tomorrow’s Public Art 2027 and gain first-hand experience of bringing a major public art project to life. You will become part of a busy, fun and varied working environment, with both responsibility and plenty of hands-on tasks.

YOUR TASKS

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, coordinating and executing this year’s art production.
• Hands-on practical work related to production and installation.
• Coordinating with artists, producers and local partners.
• Planning and organising workshops and events.
• Supporting ongoing ad hoc tasks, both large and small.

WHO ARE YOU?

You may be studying art history, cultural communication, cultural production or something entirely different. Most importantly, you have an interest in contemporary art, take initiative, enjoy practical work and are ready to get involved.

You thrive in a busy environment, can work independently and are comfortable with a working day where plans sometimes change along the way.

WHAT WE OFFER

You will gain unique insight into how an international art project comes to life, from the initial planning stages to the completed artwork. You will become part of a dedicated team, gain practical experience in art production and have the opportunity to work closely with both international artists and local partners.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Internship period: Spring semester 2027 (exact dates can be agreed upon)
• Working hours: Minimum 3 days per week at the museum, with flexibility to accommodate study commitments
• Location: MAPS – Museum of Art in Public Space, Køge, Denmark
• Salary: The internship is unpaid
• Application deadline: 27 November 2026
• The internship must be undertaken as part of your studies

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a short application and your CV

Email subject: MAPS Internship – Tomorrow’s Public Art 2027

Send your application to:

Eva Nedergaard Pedersen
Exhibitions and Programmes Coordinator
enp@mapsmuseum.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

INTERN – FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT

Would you like to be part of the team shaping the future of Denmark’s museum for art in public space?

MAPS – Museum of Art in Public Space is looking for an intern for the spring semester of 2027 who is interested in working with fundraising and coordination tasks related to the museum’s organisational and strategic development.

With ambitious projects, new initiatives and a high level of activity, MAPS is a museum undergoing significant development. As an intern, you will become part of the work behind the scenes and gain insight into how we ensure progress, coordination and the realisation of the museum’s projects and development processes.

As an intern, you will work closely with the museum’s PA & Development Coordinator and have a varied working day with tasks within fundraising, coordination and administrative support for the museum’s development activities and management.

YOUR TASKS

Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching relevant foundations and funding opportunities for the museum’s projects and activities.
• Assisting with the preparation of funding applications, project descriptions and reports.
• Coordinating fundraising processes, including deadlines, budgets and documentation.
• Providing practical and administrative support in connection with the implementation of new initiatives and workflows.
• Supporting ongoing administrative and practical ad hoc tasks, both large and small.

WHO ARE YOU?

We imagine that you:

• Are a student of art history, modern culture, communication, Danish studies or something entirely different. Most importantly, you have an interest in art and culture and would like to gain insight into the work behind a developing cultural institution.
• Are organised, thorough and good at maintaining an overview.
• Have strong written communication skills in both Danish and English.
• Can work independently, take initiative and follow up on tasks.
• Thrive in a varied working environment with multiple projects and tasks running simultaneously.
• Are not afraid to take on even the most practical tasks.

You do not need previous experience with fundraising or administrative museum work. What matters is your motivation, commitment and willingness to learn.

WHAT WE OFFER

You will become part of a museum in development and gain unique insight into the work behind an ambitious cultural institution with both local and national projects.

You will gain practical experience in fundraising, development coordination and organisational processes, as well as insight into working closely with the museum’s management. You will contribute to the tasks and processes that help bring the museum’s projects and strategic initiatives to life.

You will become part of a dedicated team, where you will be given responsibility and opportunities to learn and contribute to concrete tasks and projects.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Internship period: Spring semester 2027 (exact dates can be agreed upon)
• Working hours: Minimum 3 days per week at the museum, with flexibility to accommodate study commitments
• Location: MAPS – Museum of Art in Public Space, Køge, Denmark
• Salary: The internship is unpaid
• Application deadline: 27 November 2026
• The internship must be undertaken as part of your studies.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a short application and your CV to PA & Development Coordinator Emilie Marie Pedersen at emp@mapsmuseum.com. Feel free to tell us a little about yourself, your motivation for applying and your relevant skills.

Email subject: MAPS Internship – Fundraising & Development

We look forward to hearing from you!

INTERN – EXHIBITIONS & PROGRAMMES

MAPS – Museum of Art in Public Space is looking for an Exhibitions & Programmes Intern to join our team in Køge for the spring semester of 2027. Would you like to gain hands-on experience with contemporary art, exhibitions and cultural events?

As an intern, you will work closely with the museum’s team and gain insight into how exhibitions, programmes and events are developed and delivered. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to projects related to the museum’s collection and publications.

You will become part of a creative and collaborative working environment with varied tasks, practical experience and opportunities to learn along the way.

YOUR TASKS

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the planning, coordination and delivery of exhibitions and public programmes.
• Contributing to the preparation and organisation of events, talks, workshops and exhibition openings.
• Assisting with coordination between artists, partners and external collaborators.
• Contributing to research, documentation and tasks related to the museum’s collection.
• Assisting with the coordination and production of the museum’s publications.
• Supporting practical and administrative tasks across ongoing projects.

WHO ARE YOU?

You may be studying art history, curatorial studies, cultural management, humanities or another relevant field.

Most importantly, you:

• Have a genuine interest in contemporary art and culture.
• Are curious, organised, proactive and eager to learn.
• Enjoy both creative and practical tasks.
• Enjoy working collaboratively with others.
• Are flexible and willing to take on different responsibilities as projects develop.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hands-on experience with exhibitions, public programmes and museum work.
• Opportunities to work closely with artists and professionals from the arts and cultural sector.
• Insight into the museum’s collection, publications and exhibition production.
• Responsibility, guidance and opportunities to develop your professional skills.
• A varied working day within an ambitious and supportive museum team.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Internship period: Spring semester 2027 (exact dates to be agreed upon)
• Working hours: Minimum 3 days per week at the museum, with flexibility to accommodate study commitments
• Location: MAPS – Museum of Art in Public Space, Køge, Denmark
• Salary: The internship is unpaid
• Application deadline: 27 November 2026
• The internship must be undertaken as part of your studies

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us the following two documents:

1. CV: Maximum 2 pages.
2. Motivation letter: Tell us why you would like to work at MAPS and what interests you about the position.

Email subject: Exhibitions & Programmes Intern – MAPS

Send your application to:

Seolhui Lee
Senior Curator and Head of Curatorial Development
sl@mapsmuseum.com