Helsinki Biennial is looking for a Producer

Helsinki Biennial is now looking for a new producer to join the team.

The producer will work with artwork and event productions for the Helsinki Biennial and become part of HAM Helsinki Art Museum’s exhibitions team and the Biennial’s multidisciplinary production team. During the installation and event phases of the Biennial, the work will primarily take place on-site at the venues.

This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of artistic content, creative problem-solving and international collaboration. The position combines diverse production responsibilities with close cooperation with artists, partners and the wider Biennial team.

The Producer’s responsibilities include coordinating and practical arrangements of the  artwork productions and events, managing purchases related to productions, cooperating with Helsinki Biennial artists and collaborators, and contributing to the Biennial’s sustainability reporting.

We are looking for a collaborative and problem-solving professional who enjoys working in an international context. The role requires the ability to manage large entities and multiple simultaneous projects while staying on schedule.

We expect candidates to have relevant higher education degree or equivalent practical experience, previous experience in exhibition or event production, and excellent written and spoken English skills.

Experience in the arts sector, urban space or outdoor event production, familiarity with carbon footprint calculation principles and tools, and Finnish language skills are considered an advantage.

We offer the opportunity to work closely with inspiring artistic content in a professional and positive environment, together with employee benefits including lunch, commuting and culture/sports benefits, occupational healthcare services and flexible working hours.

The position is temporary from 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2027. The role is part-time (60%) from 1 October to 31 December 2026 and 1–31 October 2027, and full-time from 1 January to 30 September 2027.

The application deadline is 3 June 2026.

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.

Photo: HAM / Helsinki Biennial / Henni Hyvärinen