The Para Site internship programme offers individuals interested in the contemporary art industry an opportunity to participate in the practical day-to-day operations of a non-profit arts organisation located in Hong Kong.
As the organisation celebrates its 30th anniversary, Para Site is undergoing a strategic transition to enhance its organisational and spatial capacity. The internship provides a look into the structure and work of an independently run institution during this pivotal moment. Interns assist the staff of Para Site, gaining first-hand experience in programme management for a variety of stakeholders, research for exhibition and development purposes, as well as educational projects.
Para Site internships are paid, part-time positions. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated interest in contemporary art, culture, and/or history. They should be currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programmes, or should be recent graduates.
Candidates are required to commit to a minimum of six months from July–December 2026, for an average of three days per week, or the equivalent of 24 hours per week. Evening and weekend availability once or twice a month for events and programmes may be requested.
Please kindly note that we do not provide visa support for interns.
As a small organisation, Para Site’s intern responsibilities vary according to individual project and exhibition schedules. Before you apply for the Para Site internship, we recommend that you become acquainted with the programmes organised by Para Site. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to be exposed to a diverse range of roles and responsibilities, including:
Core responsibilities:
- Support day-to-day administration and operations at Para Site
- Assist with coordination of public programmes, workshops, residencies, and events
- Undertake front-of-house duties, including greeting and welcoming visitors, reporting any maintenance or incidents to the staff
- Assist with venue bookings, travel arrangements, and stocking office supplies
- Assist with the organisation’s facility improvement and revamp projects
- Onsite support for exhibition installations and dismantling
- Assist with condition check of artworks
- Assist with managing Para Site online shop
Aside from the core responsibilities, interns may be assigned to particular functions based on personal competencies and interest:
1) Exhibition and Programme Production:
- Collate materials to support the curatorial team through research on artists, artworks, fabrication, venues, prospective loan procurements
- Maintain artwork and equipment inventory
- Assist with exhibition and event documentation, as well as archival work
- Assist with material sourcing for exhibition and programme production
- Translate texts for exhibition related materials, publications, website content, and events
- Conduct condition check for artworks
2) Operations, Communications and Development:
- Provide support for patron event planning and organisation, including the annual benefit auction
- Manage RSVPs and check in at IRL events
- Conduct research on potential funding opportunities
- Provide editorial review and support for print and digital materials
- Research and expand list of journalists, freelance writers, publications for PR planning
- Adapt content, including texts, images, and videos, for web use and social media
Desired candidates should fulfil the following:
- Proficiency in English and Chinese; Cantonese preferred, Mandarin a plus
- Strong research, writing, editing, and translation skills (Chinese-English, vice-versa)
- Proactive and eager to learn
- Excellent attention to detail
- Reliable and able to work under tight deadlines
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and/or Premiere), Final Cut Pro, SketchUp and/or AutoCAD
- Flexibility with handling diverse tasks, including general office work
- Previous internship or work experience preferred
- Familiarity with art history, museum studies, and/or history through academic study and/or work experience is an asset
- Experience in video production is a plus
Remarks
- Interns may be assigned to work at various locations to support operational and programme needs.
- Selected candidates are required to attend a compulsory orientation in person at Para Site office on Thursday, 18 June 2026.
How to Apply
Please fill out the application form at https://forms.gle/EiCZydYHoxXWuLsq9 by 6 pm, Tuesday, 12 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview within four weeks following the application deadline.
Applicants not being invited for an interview within 6 weeks from the application deadline may assume their applications are unsuccessful.
Para Site is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be used exclusively for selection purposes and handled confidentially by authorised personnel only. All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.
About Para Site
Para Site champions original developments in contemporary art by centering artistic voices and innovations. Collaborating closely with practitioners from both local and international contexts, Para Site enables new works, initiatives, and ideas to come into being. Founded in early 1996 as an artist-run space, Para Site has grown into a contemporary art centre, engaged in a wide array of activities and collaborations with other art institutions, museums, and academic structures in Hong Kong and the international landscape.