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 Assistant to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in the technical and facility management of the Para Site office
• Providing administrative support for exhibitions, programming, residencies, and annual auction including invoicing, venue booking, making travel arrangements, and archiving
• Arranging intern schedule to ensure the smooth running of the exhibition space and the office
• Providing support in financial arrangements and payroll
• Overseeing sales and inventory of publications
• Responding to general inquiries from the public
• Providing ad-hoc support to other team members as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• University degree
• High proficiency in spoken and written Cantonese and English is essential, proficiency in Mandarin is a plus
• At least one year of working experience within the art industry, specifically related to arts administration, accounting, and gallery/office management
• Creative, professional, self-motivated, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Apple iOS, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Video editing skills are highly preferred
• Ability to work with a small team as well as independently

WORKING HOURS

Five full days a week, Wednesday to Sunday, 11am–7pm, and additional events on weekday evenings and weekends as necessary

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), Monday, June 21, 2021. Only selected applicants will be contacted. Submissions must be made in English.