Summary 

Hong Kong Art Gallery Association is currently seeking a graduate intern to assist the general planning, coordination and execution of HKAGA’s programme in 2020. 

• Working Hours: 10 am-7 pm, Monday to Friday, work on the weekend may be required right before and on Event Days. 
• Commitment: 3 months (October to December 2020) 
• A monthly stipend will be provided 

Responsibilities 

Assist in the general planning, coordination and execution of HKAGA programme, including but not limited to: 

• Liaise with galleries, arts and cultural organisations, government bodies, art fairs, educational institutions and corporations 
• Prepare promotional materials
• Assist in marketing efforts 
• Source suppliers & vendors 
• Translation work 
• Support event logistics, such as art talks, gallery tours and workshops 

Requirements 

• University graduate, preferably in the Art & Culture field 
• Proven interest in Visual Art 
• Mature, presentable, with good communication & interpersonal skills
• Possessing creativity, initiative & self-motivation 
• Able to work independently & efficiently 
• Able to multi-task, with good organisational skills 
• Attention to detail is a must 
• Strong command of spoken & written English & Chinese 
• Proficiency in Putonghua is preferred 
• Experience and skills in social media are preferred 
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite 
• Proficiency in Graphic Design is highly preferred

To apply, please email your cover letter & CV to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will hear from us within 2-3 weeks of application.  

Please only apply if you can work 5 days a week for the required period. 

Deadline of application: 28 September

Internship offer

Villepin is seeking highly motivated interns with strong passion of art. The interns will have an opportunity to interact with our important clients, to assist the team in artworks’ sales, to participant in gallery’s events, etc. Candidates should be out-going, detailed- oriented, and with a friendly manner.

Responsibilities:

• Front desk inquiry
• Daily operations of the gallery
• Provide private tour of ongoing exhibition
• Answer phone calls and emails inquiries
• Research on art-related project

Willing to assist all colleagues with occasional general tasks as necessary

Requirements

• University student in the Art History, Visual Arts, Culture, and any other similar fields is preferable
• Previous experience in client-facing role
• Excellent command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good team-player
• Proficiency in MS (PowerPoint, excel, word)
• Friendly, helpful and enthusiastic disposition
• Flexible approach, willing to take on a variety of tasks
• Able to work on weekdays

Application

Interested applicants, please send your CV with daily availability and potential start date to [email protected]. Please state “Internship Application – Your Name” in the subject line.

www.villepinart.com

An arts and culture start-up based in France, Culture Secrets, will launch in Hong Kong and is currently seeking a part-time student intern to help develop editorial content for its website and newsletter.

Hours: 3 mornings or afternoons/week
Commitment: 6 months with possibility of extending
Start date: October 2020
Work location: Central (WFH where necessary)
This position is unpaid, but stipend will be provided.

Responsibilities:
- liaising with arts & cultural organisations, institutions, galleries, art fairs & cultural festivals, concert & performance venues
- curating featured exhibitions and events digitally
- developing editorial content
- assisting in marketing efforts

Requirements:
- Current university student in a related major, preferably 2nd year or above
- Mature and responsible, with good communication & interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of English, with strong writing skills a must, and a good eye for aesthetics
- Love of art & culture, with a good knowledge of local HK trends & happenings
- Good organisation skills, with attention to detail
- Knowledge of online marketing tools and design software
- Ability to work independently and efficiently

To apply, please email a cover letter and CV to: [email protected].
Shortlisted candidates shall be contacted within 2 weeks of application.

INTERN (ADMIN)

To assist in the daily operations of the gallery, offering an opportunity for candidates to gain insight and experience in the vibrant art scene of Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:
Admin
- Update and maintain artwork inventory with images, location, artwork location etc.
- Update and maintain the gallery's filing system
- Provide administrative support to gallery manager and director
- Assist to maintain daily operations of the gallery
- Assist in preparing for exhibitions, fairs and events
- Work on other duties arising from time to time

Requirements:
- Responsible, reliable, organised and self-motivated
- Cooperative, possessing good team spirit, can work independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good command of written and spoken English/Chinese; Mandarin is an advantage
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Working Hours:
10am–7pm, 2-3 days a week.

Interested parties please send your CV, cover letter and availability to [email protected].