Assistant Curator – Learning & Engagement

Tai Kwun; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Tai Kwun Contemporary invites a Learning & Engagement professional to plan, support and implement programmes for youth, schools and diverse community groups. You will develop cross‑disciplinary talks, seminars and public events, craft interpretive narratives for exhibitions, and build networks with artists, educators and scholars across departments.

The role emphasizes capacity building for the local art community through dialogue, knowledge-building programmes and collaborations with academic

Qualifications

• Degree in Art/Cultural Studies or relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in museum learning, programme planning, with a proven track record in planning and delivering cross-disciplinary programmes, academic events, and school/community outreach initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining networks with schools, universities, cultural institutions, and academic partners, with strong knowledge of integrating arts programming into formal educational curricula.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary museum learning practices and audience engagement strategies, with an innovative, forward-thinking approach to informal learning methodologies.
• Strong project management, research and communication skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Plan, support and implement learning and engagement programmes, focusing on outreach to youth, schools and diverse community groups.
• Develop cross-disciplinary talk series, academic seminars and public events such as workshops and interactive activities.
• Craft compelling interpretive narratives for exhibitions, artworks and ideas across different formats and media.
• Establish and sustain strong working relationships with artists, curators, educators and scholars to co-develop programme concepts.
• Actively expand and deepen networks across academic institutions, cultural organisations and broader creative sectors.
• Support the academic and professional development dimension of programmes, focusing on capacity building for the local art community through cross-disciplinary dialogue with art, incubator initiatives and knowledge-building programmes.
• Conduct in-depth research and contribute to the development of texts and concepts for learning materials, booklets and other interpretive resources.
• Generate ideas, texts, and content for the website and promotional channels, especially around exhibition interpretation and public programming, to enhance audience engagement and understanding.
• Prepare budget plans, forecasts, and programme reports for relevant Learning & Engagement activities. Respond to enquiries from artists and the public, and nurture ongoing relationships with partners, stakeholders and school networks to sustain long-term collaboration.
• Coordinate with internal departments on various projects. Manage the end-to-end procurement workflow for procuring service providers to ensure timely delivery and quality that meets company standards and best interests.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Project management

Research

Communication skills

English

Chinese

Networking

Education

Art/Cultural Studies degree

Job description

Plan, support and implement Tai Kwun Contemporary's learning and engagement programmes, with a particular focus on outreach to youth, schools and diverse community groups

Develop and coordinate cross-disciplinary talk series, academic seminars and public events such as workshops and interactive activities. Craft compelling interpretive narratives for exhibitions, artworks and ideas across different formats and media

Establish and sustain strong working relationships with artists, curators, educators and scholars to co-develop programme concepts. Actively expand and deepen networks across academic institutions, cultural organisations and broader creative sectors

Support the academic and professional development dimension of programmes, focusing on capacity building for the local art community through cross-disciplinary dialogue with art, incubator initiatives and knowledge-building programmes

Conduct in-depth research and contribute to the development of texts and concepts for learning materials, booklets and other interpretive resources

Generate ideas, texts, and content for the website and promotional channels, especially around exhibition interpretation and public programming, to enhance audience engagement and understanding

Prepare budget plans, forecasts, and programme reports for relevant Learning & Engagement activities. Respond to enquiries from artists and the public, and nurture ongoing relationships with partners, stakeholders and school networks to sustain long-term collaboration

Coordinate with internal departments on various projects. Manage the end-to-end procurement workflow for procuring service providers to ensure timely delivery and quality that meets company standards and best interests

Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:

Degree in Art/Cultural Studies or relevant disciplines

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in museum learning, programme planning, with a proven track record in planning and delivering cross-disciplinary programmes, academic events, and school/community outreach initiatives

Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining networks with schools, universities, cultural institutions, and academic partners, with strong knowledge of integrating arts programming into formal educational curricula

Sound knowledge of contemporary museum learning practices and audience engagement strategies, with an innovative, forward-thinking approach to informal learning methodologies

Strong project management, research and communication skills

Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese

Tai Kwun is the Centre for Heritage and Arts, a place of inspiration, stimulation and enjoyment for all Hong Kong people.

It is situated in the restored Central Police Station compound, one of the most significant revitalisation projects in Hong Kong, comprising three declared monuments - the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison.

The revitalisation project has been led by The Hong Kong Jockey Club in partnership with the Government of the Hong Kong SAR.

Tai Kwun is the trading name of The Jockey Club CPS Limited