Exhibition Intern (Design) at The Royal Library, The Black Diamond

The Department for Public and Events at The Royal Library seeks an exhibition intern focusing on exhibition design, who in the spring semester 2027 would like to try their hand at some of the many tasks involved in the design and production of an exhibition.

About the department

The Department for Public and Events is responsible for The Royal Library's cultural activities, etc., in the Black Diamond: Exhibitions, literature stage, concerts, the cultural network Students Only!, The Diamond Club, Diamond Information, meeting booking, guided tours, etc.

The department is a living creative unit that across many different disciplines works to create and communicate The Royal Library's cultural activities.

Get an impression of our work at www.densortediamant.dk

About the exhibitions

The Black Diamond shows both permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions based on The Royal Library's collections, including the collection in the National Photography Collection. The Royal Library's exhibitions are characterized by a special focus on spatial communication, and there is ongoing work to develop the exhibition design so that a sensory and meaningful meeting between the guests and the exhibition objects is created.

Internship period / The project-oriented program

The internship period is in the spring semester 2027 with start in early February. Length and any days off/holiday weeks are agreed with the internship site in accordance with the applicable guidelines for your study program.

Your areas of work

In connection with the internship, you will gain insight into the entire process of creating an exhibition – from the idea development of the exhibition design to production and the final setup. In other words, the internship will give you a good feel for how an exhibition is lifted from the drawing board to a real spatial size.

You will work in close collaboration with the department's exhibition manager and assistant exhibition architect. They ensure that you receive thorough training and an understanding of the processes involved in building an exhibition.

Internship tasks include

• Participate in the work with the design and construction of the exhibitions
• Maintain and optimize the existing exhibitions
• Various drawing and model work in connection with the development of exhibition design and graphic communication.
• Participate in obtaining material and solution offers for the exhibitions from suppliers
• Insight into the work with the construction of the spatial and visual communication in exhibitions
• Participate in the practical construction of exhibitions
• Communication and collaboration with the many internal and external partners who help to get an exhibition up and running
• Daily ad hoc tasks, often practical in nature

About you

We are therefore looking for you who have a strong interest in exhibition design and space as a medium of communication. You work in a solution-oriented and creative way with a flair for graphical layout. You are studying at the Architecture School, Design School, or another relevant higher education program and may have worked with AutoCAD, Illustrator and InDesign.

Salary and working hours

The internship is unpaid.

The working time is about 30 hours per week and is adapted to the framework of your studies and adjusted accordingly.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory security check.

Application

Application and CV must be submitted no later than 30 October 2026 .

Interviews will be conducted in week 46 .

Practical information

The position can only be applied for electronically via the link “apply for the job”.

Place of employment is The Royal Library in The Black Diamond.

Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1

1221 Copenhagen K

Further information

If you are interested in more information about the internship, please contact the exhibition manager Christina Back at tel. 9132 4226 or email [email protected].

All interested regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnic origin are encouraged to apply for the internship.

For any technical issues, please contact HR Manager Talent Solutions Support at tel. 7244 0644.

At The Royal Library we prioritize your well-being and development, and therefore you will have access to professional development, a healthy work-life balance, a safe and secure working environment and an inclusive and diverse workplace, attractive terms for maternity leave, pension and health scheme that support your well-being.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Application deadline: 30 October 2026

Department: Søren Kierkegaards Pl. 1, 1221 København K 1221 København K

Location: PUBL