Project Manager – Para Site

PROJECT MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Assist the team in executing the ongoing projects at Para Site and providing primary support in production, coordination, planning and execution.

– Monitor and maintain budgets for specific programmes, including education and public programmes, publications, limited editions, and archiving. This includes obtaining estimates and processing invoices.

– Research, write, and copy-edit texts; obtain images and copyright permissions for use in publications and communication materials, including website.

– Research loans and prepare loan documentation, administer loan requests and ensure loan conditions are fulfilled.

– Compile condition and packing reports, keeping records of movement and conditions of works and liaise with conservators and couriers when necessary.

– Organise exhibition related transport and insurance, which includes updating checklists, obtaining estimates of costs, and monitoring customs documentation, liaising with shippers and the exhibition curator.

– Oversee the administration and transport arrangements for touring exhibitions.

– Coordinate temporary project helpers, interns and other freelance employees.

– Work together with other members of the team to assist with PR and database-related communications, organisation, and scheduling.

– Carry out supportive research.

Working hours: Full time, some evenings and weekends as necessary.

 

REQUIREMENTS

– High proficiency in spoken and written Cantonese and English is essential.

– Minimum of three 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 start date via email to recruitment@para-site.art by 12:00 PM (HKT), Monday, January 7, 2019. Submissions must be made in English.