Intern [Deadline: 17 November 2026]

Para Site Art Space; Hong Kong; Vor Ort; HKD 67.000 - 100.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid internship

Orientation session

Equal opportunity employer

Zusammenfassung

Para Site Art Space offers a paid, part‑time internship programme in Hong Kong for students and recent graduates interested in the contemporary art sector. Interns assist staff across programme management, research for exhibitions, and educational projects during a six‑month period (January–June 2027), with a commitment of about 24 hours per week and occasional evening events.

Selected candidates will gain exposure to diverse roles, including front‑of‑house work and documentation, and may be

Qualifikationen

• Proficiency in English and Chinese; Cantonese preferred, Mandarin a plus.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and translation skills (Chinese-English).
• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, SketchUp and/or AutoCAD.
• Flexible with handling diverse tasks, including general office work.
• Previous internship or work experience preferred.
• Familiarity with art history, museum studies or history is an asset.
• Experience in video production is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Support day-to-day administration and operations at Para Site.
• Assist with coordination of exhibitions, public programmes, workshops, residencies and events.
• Undertake front-of-house duties and visitor engagement.
• Assist with venue bookings, travel arrangements and office supplies.
• Assist with facility improvement and revamp projects.
• Onsite support for exhibition installations and dismantling.
• Assist with condition checks of artworks.
• Support exhibition and programme production tasks as needed.

Kenntnisse

English

Chinese-English translation

Research

Editing

Translation

Ausbildung

Undergraduate or graduate program

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

Final Cut Pro

SketchUp / AutoCAD

Jobbeschreibung

The Para Site internship programme offers individuals interested in the contemporary art industry an opportunity to participate in the practical day-to-day operations of a non-profit arts organisation located in Hong Kong.

Throughout 2027, Para Site is programming around the city as the organisation works towards a new home in Hong Kong. The internship provides a look into the structure and work of an independently run institution during this exciting nomadic period. Interns assist the staff of Para Site, gaining first-hand experience in programme management for a variety of stakeholders, research for exhibition and development purposes, as well as educational projects.

Para Site internships are paid, part-time positions. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated interest in contemporary art, culture, and/or history. They should be currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programmes, or should be recent graduates.

Candidates are required to commit to a minimum of six months from January to June 2027, for an average of three days per week, or the equivalent of 24 hours per week. Evening and weekend availability once or twice a month for events and programmes may be requested.

Please kindly note that we do not provide visa support for interns.

As a small organisation, Para Site's intern responsibilities vary according to individual project and exhibition schedules. Before you apply for the Para Site internship, we recommend that you become acquainted with the programmes organised by Para Site. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to be exposed to a diverse range of roles and responsibilities, including:

Core responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day administration and operations at Para Site
• Assist with coordination of exhibitions, public programmes, workshops, residencies, and events
• Undertake front-of-house duties, including greeting and welcoming visitors, reporting any maintenance or incidents to the staff
• Assist with venue bookings, travel arrangements, and stocking office supplies
• Assist with the organisation’s facility improvement and revamp projects
• Onsite support for exhibition installations and dismantling
• Assist with condition check of artworks

Aside from the core responsibilities, interns may be assigned to particular functions based on personal competencies and interest:

1) Exhibition and Programme Production:

• Collate materials to support the curatorial team through research on artists, artworks, fabrication, venues, prospective loan procurements
• Maintain artwork and equipment inventory
• Assist with exhibition and event documentation, as well as archival work
• Assist with material sourcing for exhibition and programme production
• Translate texts for programme related materials, publications, website content, and events
• Conduct condition check for artworks

2) Media and Communications

• Provide editorial review and support for print and digital materials
• Adapt content, including texts, images, and videos, for web use and social media
• Research and expand list of journalists, freelance writers, publications for PR planning
• Assist with the digital revamp project

3) Operations and Development:

• Provide support for event planning and organisation
• Assist with reporting to private and public funders
• Manage RSVPs and check in at IRL events
• Conduct research on potential funding opportunities
• Assist with daily office operations

Desired candidates should fulfil the following:

• Proficiency in English and Chinese; Cantonese preferred, Mandarin a plus
• Strong research, writing, editing, and translation skills (Chinese-English, vice-versa)
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Excellent attention to detail
• Reliable and able to work under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and/or Premiere), Final Cut Pro, SketchUp and/or AutoCAD
• Flexibility with handling diverse tasks, including general office work
• Previous internship or work experience preferred
• Familiarity with art history, museum studies, and/or history through academic study and/or work experience is an asset
• Experience in video production is a plus

Remarks

• Interns may be assigned to work at various locations to support operational and programme needs.
• Selected candidates are required to attend a compulsory orientation in person at Para Site office on Thursday, 17 December, 2026.

Para Site is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be used exclusively for selection purposes and handled confidentially by authorised personnel only. All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.

About Para Site

Para Site champions original developments in contemporary art by centering artistic voices and innovations. Collaborating closely with practitioners from both local and international contexts, Para Site enables new works, initiatives, and ideas to come into being. Founded in early 1996 as an artist-run space, Para Site has grown into a contemporary art centre, engaged in a wide array of activities and collaborations with other art institutions, museums, and academic structures in Hong Kong and the international landscape.