Assistant Manager, Learning and Engagement, Hong Kong Palace Museum

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority seeks a Learning and Public Programmes Coordinator to develop and deliver engaging museum education and public programmes. You will work with curatorial and design teams to craft interpretive content and plans for diverse audiences, including families and students.

The role involves coordinating large-scale events, managing budgets, and producing reports, with flexibility to work irregular hours for events.

Qualifications

• Recognised university degree required (MA or higher preferred).
• Experience coordinating learning/interpretation/public engagement in arts/cultural/educational sectors (min 5 years).
• Proven ability to engage diverse audiences and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute engaging learning and public programmes (talks, symposiums, courses, events, family programmes).
• Collaborate with curatorial, learning and design teams to develop interpretive strategies and content.
• Contribute to development and coordination of learning and engagement initiatives.
• Perform administrative duties: records, budgets, schedules, sponsorships, presentations, reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Content research

Education

MA or higher in museum studies / humanities / social sciences / history / arts / education / cultural management

Job description

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is a dedicated museum that showcases the exquisite artefacts from Palace Museum's collections and collaborates with other museums in research, exhibitions, education and public programmes. The museum comprises 7 800 square metres of gallery space for standing and special exhibitions on Palace Museum's collections of paintings, calligraphy, antiquities and historical objects, as well as thematic displays on world cultures and civilisations.

(This is a fixed-term contract position of 2-year with possibility for renewal subject to organisational needs and individual performance.)

You will be responsible for:

• supporting and executing engaging learning and public programmes, such as talk series, international symposiums, courses, cultural events and family programmes for a variety of audiences;
• working closely with curatorial, learning, and design teams to develop museum interpretive strategies and contents that create meaningful museum experience;
• contributing to the development and coordination of the Museum's learning and engagement initiatives;
• undertaking administrative duties including maintaining accurate records, budgets, schedules and contacts, preparing sponsorship proposals, presentations, and reports; and
• performing any duties from time to time as reasonably as assigned by HKPM.

You should:

• possess a recognised university degree, preferably an MA or higher education in museum studies, humanities, social sciences, history, arts, education, art education, cultural management or an equivalent field;
• have a minimum of 5 years of experience of coordinating and implementing learning, interpretation, public engagement programmes within the arts, cultural, or educational sectors; experience in organising large-scale projects and events is an advantage;
• have proven ability to engage effectively with a broad spectrum of audiences;
• have strong project management, communication and collaboration skills;
• be self-motivated, organised, and possess strong problem-solving skills and a creative mindset;
• be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• demonstrate expertise in content research and development;
• be available to work irregular hours, including weekends and public holidays, for events and programmes if necessary; and
• possess proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese; knowledge of Putonghua will be an advantage.

25-11-2026