Aide to the Chief Curator

Singapore Art Museum; Singapore; On-site; SGD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent art institution in Singapore seeks an Aide to the Chief Curator to provide essential support in curatorial and administrative tasks. The role involves coordinating activities, managing communications, and assisting with research and logistics. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, strong writing and research skills, and experience in a museum or similar environment. This position offers the opportunity to actively engage with the contemporary art scene.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a museum, gallery, or executive support role.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Highly organized and discreet, capable of handling sensitive information.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, note-taking, and preparation of curatorial texts.
• Manage scheduling of high-priority meetings.
• Coordinate travel and event attendance for the Chief Curator.
• Act as a point of contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Outlook

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or Liberal Arts

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Teams

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Art Museum opened in 1996 as the first art museum in Singapore. Also known as SAM, we present contemporary art from a Southeast Asian perspective for artists, art lovers and the art curious in multiple venues across the island, including a new venue in the historic port area of Tanjong Pagar.

SAM is building one of the world's most important public collections of Southeast Asian contemporary art, with the aim of connecting the art and the artists to the public and future generations through exhibitions and programmes. SAM is working towards a humane and sustainable future by committing to responsible practices within its processes.

For more information, visit www.singaporeartmuseum.sg.

Designation: Aide to the Chief Curator

Overview

This role supports the Chief Curator of the Singapore Art Museum at the intersection of institutional planning and executive administration. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, managing workflows, preparing briefings, supporting external relations, and handling logistics such as travel and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Curatorial Support
  • Assist with research and information gathering, note-taking, and preparation of curatorial texts, and presentations;
  • Track key timelines and deliverables across the Chief Curator's portfolio (exhibitions, acquisitions, programmes, etc.);
  • Help prepare internal briefing notes, board materials, and reports, as requested;
  • Sit in on meetings as needed and summarise action points.
• Executive & Logistical Support
  • Manage scheduling of high-priority meetings across departments and with external stakeholders;
  • Coordinate all aspects of the Chief Curator's travel and event attendance (visas, itineraries, transport, reimbursements);
  • Maintain up-to-date records of contacts, ongoing threads, and institutional documents.
• Stakeholder Liaison & Communication
  • Act as a point of contact for artists, curators, partners, and museum colleagues on select projects;
  • Draft clear and professional correspondence, including meeting requests and follow-ups;
  • Ensure timely responses and good information flow across moving parts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a museum, gallery, research, or executive support role.
• Bachelor's degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
• Strong writing and research skills, with the ability to shift registers between internal and external communications.
• Highly organised, discreet, and capable of handling sensitive information.
• Curious about curatorial practice but comfortable with administrative detail.
• Proficient in Outlook, Teams, and Excel, with some experience in travel logistics.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends as required.