Programme Assistant/Curatorial Assistant (at the rank of Clerical Assistant) in the University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) (Ref.: 517438) ((to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary)
Applicants should possess (i) a good university degree, preferably in Art History, Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, Education, Communications, or related discipline, preferably with 2 years of work experience in implementing education programmes in the art or education sector; (ii) Proficient in computer software, including Zoom, Teams, and MS Office; (iii) Proven experience in conducting research on museum collections is preferable. They should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Cantonese; (iv) a good team player who has a strong sense of responsibility and can multi-task and be attentive to details, and should be able to work flexible hours.
The appointee will
- Conduct research on museum collections and implement digital education initiatives through content creation
- Explore collaboration opportunities with schools and partners
- Organise, plan and promote onsite and online museum events
- Liaise with internal and external parties for matters related to media, such as scheduling interview and preparing press invite/release
- Provision of administrative support, provide event coordination for online lectures, film screenings and concerts, such as maintaining calendars for events, managing audience/participants issues such as signage, publicity, attendance monitoring
- Supervise volunteers, manage and lead guided tours
- Other ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned
The appointee will be required to work shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Closes December 8, 2022.
About UMAG
Founded in 1953 as Fung Ping Shan Museum and renamed in 1994, The University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) of The University of Hong Kong is the oldest continuously operated museum in Hong Kong with a diverse collection of ceramics and bronzes dating from the Neolithic period (c. 7000 – c. 2100 BCE) to Qing dynasty (1644 – 1911), as well as traditional and modern paintings from Ming to the twenty-first century.
In addition to these permanent collections, UMAG regularly hosts exhibitions, of contemporary and ancient Chinese and Western art, as well as on early Hong Kong history. The museum was originally established as a teaching museum and has maintained this commitment to the University through the teaching of Chinese art and museum studies and by encouraging students to broaden their education through the arts. It regularly presents non-exhibition related talks and activities that are open to both university’s students and public. UMAG also endeavours to promote the knowledge of Chinese tea culture through its Tea Gallery, which is open to public.
