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 programs, including education and public programs, 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 touringexhibitions
- 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 startdate via email to recruitment@para–site.art by 10:00 AM (HKT), Wednesday,September 23, 2020. Only selected applicants will be contacted. Submissionsmust be made in English.
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