Public & VIP Programs Assistant - Internship

Do you want to work alongside a dynamic team? ZURICH ART WEEKEND is looking for a new Public & VIP Programs Assistant for the 9th Edition of ZAW, from beginning of April until the end of June, to support the delivery of the 2026 event, from 12–14 June, 2026. Working closely with the Public & VIP Programs team, the Public & VIP Programs Assistant will support the development, coordination, and implementation of Public & VIP Programs, while also contributing to the overall organisation and delivery of ZAW26. This role offers hands-on experience in cultural project management within a dynamic creative environment.

Basisinformationen

Institution / Name
Zurich Art Weekend
Ansprechperson
Servane Hardouin-Delorme
E-Mail

Beschreibung

As an intern, you will support the Public & VIP Program team as well as selected cross-functional organisational tasks, including:

1- VIP Program 

Assist in the planning and coordination of the VIP program 

Maintain and update VIP guest lists and databases

Support invitation workflows (drafting, sending, RSVP tracking)

Prepare briefing materials and schedules for VIP hosts and partners

Assist during VIP events (guest reception, logistics, coordination)

2- Public Program 

Support the coordination of talks, performances and public events

Assist with speaker/artist outreach, confirmations, and scheduling

Draft and format event descriptions, speaker/artist bios, and program texts

Support production logistics (venues, technical needs, run-of-show)

Assist on-site during events (guest flow, speaker support, documentation)

3- Collaborations 

Support collaborations with cultural institutions (museums, art fairs, art weeks)

Assist in communication with these collaborators

Track collaboration agreements, deliverables, and timelines

Help prepare collaboration presentations and overview documents