Grants & Programme Specialist for Cultural Projects

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Trust, an initiative of the Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design, seeks a proactive Grants & Programme Coordinator to manage grant and fellowship schemes, programme operations and project archives. This full-time role reports to the Executive Director and engages with a network of cultural partners in Hong Kong.

Fresh graduates and junior candidates are welcome to apply, with roles adjustable based on experience. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications

• University degree in Design, Architecture, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies, or a related discipline.
• 1–2 years of working experience in design education, cultural management, gallery & museum operation, archive management preferred; fresh graduates/junior candidates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Grants & Fellowship Management: handle grant applications, liaise with applicants, coordinate vetting meetings, and organise documentation.
• Programme & Stakeholder Coordination: manage communications, meetings, workshops, site visits and events with partners to maintain project timelines.
• Archive & Inventory Management: maintain grants archive and inventories of publications, media and archival materials.
• Communications & Content Support: draft and manage bilingual promotional materials for grant schemes and initiatives.

Skills

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Bilingual communications

Education

Design, Architecture, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies (degree)

Tools

MS Office

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Design Trust, an initiative of the Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design, seeks a proactive Grants & Programme Coordinator to manage grant and fellowship schemes, programme operations and project archives. This full-time role reports to the Executive Director and engages with a network of cultural partners in Hong Kong.

Fresh graduates and junior candidates are welcome to apply, with roles adjustable based on experience. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.