We’re Hiring a Project Manager/Assistant Curator

Para Site is now hiring a full-time Project Manager/Assistant Curator to join our team!

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Assists the team in executing the ongoing projects at Para Site and providing primary support in production, coordination, planning, and execution
  • Monitors and maintains budgets for specific programmes, including education and public programmes, publications, limited editions, and archiving. This includes obtaining estimates and processing invoices
  • Researches, writes, and copy-edits texts; obtains images and copyright permissions for use in publications and communication materials
  • Researches loans and prepares loan documentation, administers loan requests and ensures loan conditions are fulfilled
  • Compiles condition and packing reports, keeping records of movement and conditions of works and liaise with conservators and couriers when necessary
  • Organises exhibition-related transport and insurance, which includes updating checklists, obtaining estimates of costs, monitoring customs documentation, and liaising with shippers and the exhibition curator
  • Oversees the administration and transport arrangements for touring exhibitions
  • Coordinates temporary project helpers, interns, and other freelance employees
  • Works together with other members of the team to assist with PR and database-related communications, organisation, and scheduling
  • Carries out supportive research

 

The ideal candidate should have:

 

  • High proficiency in spoken and written Cantonese and English is essential
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in arts administration
  • Project management experience, including anticipating, planning, and executing projects from start to finish
  • Creative, proactive, self-motivated, and strong organisational skills
  • Developed writing and copy-editing skills
  • Attention to detail, high level of accuracy, and good problem solving skills
  • Good knowledge of contemporary artistic practices and debates
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently
  • Good computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Apple iOS, and Google Suite

 

Interested parties please send full resume with expected salary and available start date via email to recruitment@para-site.art by 10:00 AM (HKT), Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Only selected applicants will be contacted. Submissions must be made in English.

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