HAM is looking for a producer for Helsinki Biennial

HAM Helsinki Art Museum is one of the most significant art museums in Finland and the Nordic region. It looks boldly towards the future and aims to create meaningful experiences for its audiences through its activities. HAM has an extensive international exhibition program and in addition, HAM curates and produces the Helsinki Biennial. HAM is responsible for the Helsinki Art Collection of over 11 000 artworks, including the City of Helsinki’s public art collection. HAM commissions new public artworks and acquires both Finnish and international art. HAM also serves as the regional art museum for Uusimaa. HAM is a foundation-based organisation and part of the City of Helsinki Group.

We are now looking for a new colleague to join our team.

PRODUCER

Temporary position 1.10.2026–31.10.2027. The position is part-time (60 %) 1.10.–31.12.2026 and 1.–31.10.2027, and full-time 1.1.–30.9.2027.

In this role, you will produce artwork and event productions for the Helsinki Biennial. You will join HAM’s exhibitions team and work together with the multidisciplinary production team of the Helsinki Biennial. During the installation and event phases of the Biennial, you will primarily work on-site at the venues.

Core responsibilities

• Coordination and practical arrangements of the artwork productions and events of Helsinki Biennial
• Purchases related to the artwork productions and events of Helsinki Biennial
• Cooperation with the Helsinki Biennial artists and collaborators
• Taking part in the sustainability reporting of the Helsinki Biennial

We expect

• Relevant higher education degree or equivalent practical experience
• Working experience in exhibition or event production
• Strong written and spoken English

We consider an advantage

• Experience in the field of arts
• Experience in the production of urban space or outdoor events
• Familiriaty of principles and tools of carbon footprint calculation
• Finnish language skills

About you

If you enjoy work that combines artistic content, creative problem-solving, an international context, and diverse production tasks, you will thrive in this role.

You are comfortable in social situations and enjoy teamwork. You work well both in an office environment and in on-site conditions, and you are able to manage large entities and multiple simultaneous projects while staying on schedule.

We offer you

• A meaningful role working closely with inspiring artistic content
• A professional, positive and inspiring environment
• Lunch, commuting and culture/sports benefits
• Occupational healthcare services
• Flexible working hours in a role primarily based on-site

Salary: 3183,38 €/month (for 100% working time)

Working hours: 36:15 h/ week (full-time)   

Our values

Our work is guided by four core principles:

• Art – Art is the starting point of everything we do.
• Audience Focus – We design our activities with audiences in mind.
• Responsibility – We act consciously and proactively in response to the challenges of our time.
• International Outlook – An international perspective shapes our work and our understanding of the world.

Important Information for Applicants

HAM is committed to building a diverse and inclusive working community. We welcome applications from people of different backgrounds and experiences.

If you require any specific support during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

Application

Please submit your application no later than 3.6.2026 to rekry@hamhelsinki.fi.

Include:

• A motivation letter
• CV (max. 1 page)

Please title your email: APPLICATION, producer, Your name. Name your attachments so that your name is clearly visible in the file names.

For further information about the position, please contact Hanna Nyman, Executive Producer, email hanna.nyman@hamhelsinki.fi, tel. 040 168 3669. Call times: Tue 26.5. at 10–11 and Thu 28.5. at 9–10.