HEAD OF GALLERY AND EXHIBITIONS (CONTRACT)

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Executive Director;
• Fundraising for Exhibition and Gallery related programs;
• Responsible for exhibition programming and on-site public art installations;
• Develop annual plan(s) for exhibitions and arts & culture related programs that meet the Center’s business and mission priorities;
• Provide leadership, strategic vision and managerial oversight for the Gallery & Exhibitions team; interns and volunteers;
• Coordinate with artists, curator(s), lenders, vendors, and Asia Society New York headquarters on exhibition related matters ranging from initial loan requests to shipping arrangements, and ensure that all paperwork and arrangements are in place in a timely and cost-effective manner for each exhibition presented by the Hong Kong Center;
• Monitor costs and revenue pertaining to all exhibitions and related programs hosted by the Hong Kong Center;
• Manage and cultivate the Gallery Advisory Committee;
  • Collaborate with cross-department staff to produce exhibition related programs, marketing and press content, and special events
  • Work closely with the Development team to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies that meet operation objectives for exhibitions and related programs;
  • Build and manage effective partnerships with all constituents, including donors, foundations, collectors and other specialists locally, nationally and globally who can support the development of art exhibitions and programs;
  • Other ad-hoc assignments as required

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Art History, Museum Studies or related disciplines;
• Minimum 8 to 10 years’ relevant working experience with a proven track record in leading and managing exhibition projects, and fundraising capabilities is required;
• Experience with traditional and contemporary art in all media, as well as new media;
• Advanced knowledge of, and experience in, museum curating research, and collection development;
• High-level cultivation and grant development experience;
• Ability to balance the creative and intellectual process of curating with administrative, financial and practical management duties;
• Excellent organizational, communication, and management skills;
• Excellent command of English and Cantonese;
• Excellent command of Mandarin is a plus;
• A self-starter who is committed, forward thinking, pro-active, possesses strong analytical, problem solving and leadership skills, and ability to work under pressure, self-motivated with a passion to excel

Attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the right candidate. Interested parties please apply with full resume stating date of availability and expected salary to hrhk@asiasociety.org .

All personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Applicants not hearing from us within 2 months may consider their applications unsuccessful and all personal data supplied will be destroyed within 6 months.

CURATOR (CONTRACT)

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Head of Gallery & Exhibitions;
• Assist in overseeing the gallery operations and planning of the exhibition programming;
• Coordinate loans and build relationships with artists and external organizations;
• Oversee proper execution of new art commissions;
• Liaise with partnering institutions on traveling exhibitions and review contracts and agreements;
• Supervise the internal team to curate/ install and de-install the exhibitions;
• Other ad-hoc assignments as required.

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Art History, Museum Studies or related disciplines;
• Minimum 10 years’ museum experience;
• Experience with traditional and contemporary art in all media, as well as new media;
• Experience organizing and circulating traveling exhibitions, including experience as a courier for exhibitions preferred;
• Proficiency in computer databases, electronic and audio-visual technologies, and information systems;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Mandarin would be a plus);
• Ability to read architectural and design plans and both 2D and 3D renderings a plus; and
• Ability to work independently under pressure with minimal supervision.

Attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the right candidate. Interested parties please apply with full resume stating date of availability and expected salary to hrhk@asiasociety.org .

All personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.  Applicants not hearing from us within 2 months may consider their applications unsuccessful and all personal data supplied will be destroyed within 6 months.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (CONTRACT)

Responsibilities:

• Support daily accounting job including accounts receivable settlements and payment, accounts payable, general ledger and bookkeeping etc.
• Assist in month end closing, annual closing and audit issues with external vendors;
• Assist to prepare and update monthly breakdown, schedules and reports;
• Handle monthly stock take for AS Store inventory and consignment goods; checking consignment sales reports and prepare voucher to make accruals;
• Perform general office administration works;
• Co-ordinate with vendors of office supplies, stationery, pantry supplies, local & overseas couriers etc;
• Other ad hoc assignments as assigned.

Requirements: 

• Higher Diploma graduate in accounting or related disciplines;
• 1 year of relevant accounting and company secretarial experience;
• Proficiency in MS Office including MS Word, MS Excel and Chinese Word Processing; o Knowledge of Flex System accounting software;
• Good command in both written and spoken English and Chinese;
• Good interpersonal and communications skills; o Detail-oriented, well organized, willing to learn and strong sense of responsibility;
• Independent, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure;
• Immediate available is highly preferred;
• Fresh graduate will also be considered.

Attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered to the right candidate. Interested parties please apply with full resume stating date of availability and expected salary to hrhk@asiasociety.org.

All personal data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only. Applicants not hearing from us within 2 months may consider their applications unsuccessful and all personal data supplied will be destroyed within 6 months.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling internship experience? This might be the opportunity you have been looking for! ASHK's internship program helps university students from all backgrounds to gain real-world experience by working alongside with ASHK employees. In addition, some of the interns gain academic credits for their studies as they join ASHK through credit-bearing partnership programs co-organized with local and international universities.

Internship opportunities are available for the following teams:

• Events & Visitor Service 
• Communication and Digital Media.
• Human Resources
• Gallery & Exhibition 
• Programs (Arts & Culture)
• Programs (Business & Policy)
• Strategic Development & Membership 

Application period

• We accept applications throughout the year, and opportunities are available on a full or part-time basis depending on the team to which you are applying for.

Requirements

• University student aged 18 or above;
• Holder of the Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or possess a valid visa permitting internship in Hong Kong; and 
• Be passionate and enthusiastic about our values and mission.

Compensation

• Unpaid with allowance for each work day.

Application procedure

• If you are a motivated student seeking a unique internship opportunity in a dynamic environment, we look forward to your application. Please send your application with resume to hrhk@asiasociety.org.

Former Interns

Our former interns have a lot to say about their experience at ASHK. Click here to read their stories.

VOLUNTEER

Asia Society Hong Kong Center sees volunteers as valuable human resources to help strengthen our cultural, intellectual and educational platform and minimize our administration costs, which in turn allow more resources to be allocated to help outreach to the communities.

We welcome Hong Kong citizens (holders of Hong Kong Permanent ID card) who reach the age of 18 and can speak fluent English, Cantonese and/or Mandarin to join us as volunteers. Volunteers will be given the opportunity to realize their potential and their contribution to be recognized.

Volunteers can participate in various types of service, depending on their knowledge, interest and availability. No previous experience is required.

If you would like to join us as volunteer, please complete the registration form and email it to volunteerhk@asiasociety.org

Event Volunteer

Assist at our fundraising events, advocacy campaigns, family days and public education workshops.

Gallery Docent

If you are an art lover and enthusiastic about building new connections with people, please don’t miss out this opportunity to join as our docents!

Click here for more details
 

Heritage Campus Tour Guide

If you support heritage conservation, join us as a tour guide and give tours to our visitors to the heritage campus.

Event-Writer for Website

If you are passionate about issues impacting the Asian region, you may give help in writing event summaries on our website.

Volunteer Recognition

To express our sincere gratitude to volunteers for their enthusiasm and continuous support, Appreciation Certificates and prizes will be awarded in accordance with the number of service hours a volunteer has accumulated in each financial year ending 30 June:

Calculation of service hour:

• One (1) docent/guided tour service = One (1) service hour
• Event volunteer = according to their actual service hours