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Scope of application

Strategic and scheduling planning for the completion of the artistic director’s projects, tasks, and initiatives, including research and preparatory work, as well as the coordination of all individuals involved
Communication with all of the artistic director’s internal and external contacts, as well as with ambassadors from around the world accredited in Vienna
Independently handling correspondence (in German and English), managing schedules and travel arrangements, and assisting the Artistic Director’s guests
Scheduling and distributing documents for meetings of the Musikverein’s governing bodies, as well as coordinating all joint appointments for the Artistic Director and the Business Director
Organization, planning, and coordination of internal and external events (e.g., protocol events, receptions, presentations, invitations, employee events, etc.)
General secretarial duties (e.g., credit card billing; mail; telephone; administrative and organizational tasks)

Requirements

A completed degree or vocational training
Relevant professional experience in the cultural sector; ideally in classical concert organisation; and/or a keen interest in the Musikverein’s content and programmes.
Ideally, professional experience as an executive assistant in a senior management role
An independent, structured and forward-thinking approach to work. You maintain a clear overview at all times, even when juggling multiple tasks simultaneously, and know how to set priorities
Empathy, a friendly and confident manner. You enjoy interacting with people and have a talent for organisation
Excellent communication skills in German and English; linguistic and written fluency; very good knowledge of MS Office

A key, high-responsibility role at the heart of one of the world’s leading concert institutions
A permanent position at an institution with a history stretching back over 200 years; centrally located, easily accessible by public transport
A friendly working atmosphere within a small, ambitious and highly competent team, with direct lines of communication within the organisation
A flexitime scheme, as well as a generous summer arrangement with reduced working hours in July and August
Benefits such as free staff tickets for you and your guest for concerts at the Musikverein

Contact

We look forward to receiving your application, addressed to Dr Stephan Pauly, Artistic Director of the Musikverein, as soon as possible, but no later than 6 November 2026, and exclusively by email to jobs@musikverein.at. The minimum gross monthly salary for this post is €3,300 (paid 14 times a year); a higher salary may be offered depending on qualifications.

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