Arts Development Officer (PO II) (Contract) (Ref.：RS/292226)

St. James' Settlement; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James’ Settlement in Wan Chai is seeking an arts administrator to coordinate ceramic and community arts projects from planning to execution.

You will manage exhibitions, workshops and public programmes, liaising with artists, venue partners, funders and stakeholders to enable participation by diverse communities. The role requires strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, plus fluency in Chinese and English.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in arts administration or related fields.
• Proficiency in Chinese and English (written and spoken).
• Experience in arts administration or project coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver ceramic arts and community arts projects from planning to implementation.
• Manage exhibitions, workshops, public programmes and large-scale arts events.
• Liaise with artists, venue partners, consultants, funders and stakeholders.
• Support artists with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder in learning and participation.
• Maintain artwork inventories, archives and project records.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets and reporting requirements.
• Prepare proposals, reports and promotional materials.
• Supervise logistics and provide onsite coordination for activities, installations and exhibitions.
• Support partnership development and audience engagement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Chinese & English)

Education

Degree / Associate Degree in Arts Administration, Cultural Management, Creative Media or related disciplines

HKDSE with Level 2+ in five subjects including Chinese & English

Job description

Degree / Associate Degree in Arts Administration, Cultural Management, Creative Media or related disciplines

HKDSE with Level 2 or above in five subjects, including Chinese and English or equivalent

3–6 years’ relevant experience in arts administration or project coordination

Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English

Job Duties:

• Coordinate and deliver ceramic arts and community arts projects from planning to implementation
• Manage exhibitions, workshops, public programmes and large-scale arts events
• Liaise and maintain relationships with artists, venue partners, consultants, funders and stakeholders
• Support artists with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder in learning, artistic creation and programme participation
• Maintain artwork inventories, archives, project records and evaluation data
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, procurement and reporting requirements
• Prepare proposals, reports, funding submissions, promotional and communication materials
• Supervise project logistics and provide onsite coordination for activities, installations and exhibitions
• Support partnership development and audience engagement initiatives

Working Place: Wan Chai

"Founded by the Rt. Rev. Bishop R.O. Hall of the Anglican Church in 1949, St. James’ Settlement began as a club for boys and girls in a temple in Stone Nullah Lane, Wanchai. It was then developed into a six-storey building on Kennedy Road in 1963 to provide diversified services, including children and youth services, elderly services and rehabilitation services. In 1987, the headquarters was opened in Stone Nullah Lane so that the scope of services could be further extended.

"Founded by the Rt. Rev. Bishop R.O. Hall of the Anglican Church in 1949, St. James’ Settlement began as a club for boys and girls in a temple in Stone Nullah Lane, Wanchai. It was then developed into a six-storey building on Kennedy Road in 1963 to provide diversified services, including children and youth services, elderly services and rehabilitation services. In 1987, the headquarters was opened in Stone Nullah Lane so that the scope of services could be further extended.