Para Site

We’re Hiring a Gallery Manager!

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Para Site, Hong Kong’s leading contemporary art institution and one of the oldest and most active independent centres in Asia, is now hiring a full-time Gallery Manager to join our team. As with every team member at Para Site, there is also an open door towards conceiving and curating projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing the everyday office, technical and facility management of Para Site
  • Managing general organizational matters, including but not limited to AGM, Annual Reports, insurance, liaison with Executive Board of Directors, liaison with Governmental bodies and other administrative needs
  • Bookkeeping PS finances, payroll and acting as liaison with contracted accountant
  • Managing communications and scheduling between the Executive Director/Curator and external bodies, as appropriate
  • Responding to general inquiries from the public
  • Providing administrative support for exhibitions, programming, residencies, and annual gala including invoicing, venue booking, making travel arrangements, and archiving
  • Overseeing sales and inventory of PS publications
  • Overseeing Human Resources for the organisation

Working hours:

  • 5 full days a week, Monday – Friday, 11am – 7pm, and additional events on weekday evenings and weekends, as necessary

The ideal candidate should have:

  • High proficiency in spoken and written Chinese and English is a must.
  • University degree.
  • At least one year working experience with the art or media industry, specifically related to arts administration and gallery/office management.
  • Creative, professional, self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience in accountancy.
  • Interest in Contemporary Art.
  • Ability to work with a small team as well as independently.
  • Good computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Apple iOS, and Google Suite

Applications (including a cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and available start date) should be sent via email to recruitment@para-site.art by 10:00 AM (HKT), Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Only selected applicants will be contacted. Submissions must be made in English.