Talent Wanted - Project Manager (Full-time)

1a space, founded in 1998, is an independent, non-profit making contemporary visual arts organization and exhibition venue founded by a collective of Hong Kong artworkers. Over the past twenty years, 1a space has presented and organized more than 160 exhibitions and activities. 1a space has played a vital role in developing new frontiers for the visual arts scene in Hong Kong and its representation abroad.

1a space is now inviting applications for the position of Project Manager (Full-time). The position is a 3-year contract.

Responsibilities:

• Lead arts program in order to reach the program goals and deliverables

• Strategic development of the program and perform social impact measurement for sustainability growth

• Reaching and liaising new institutional partners and audience

• Shaping overall vision, identity and branding of the program

• Supervise the program team to make sure the smooth implementation of the program

• Liaise with the tutors, experts and partners for the planning and implementation of the Program

• Participate and lead research projects related to arts and culture

• Drafting academic-driven proposal and produce printed and online materials and publication

• Financial controlling, manage and oversee the Program budget

• Optimist, devoted, self-motivated, detail-minded, efficient and with good communication skills

Requirements:

• Degree in art history, visual art or fine art, art management, art education, curatorial studies or museum studies, or related disciplines

• At least 8 years' working experience in art, NGOs, charity / community project management, academics and/or social service settings, preferably at managerial level

• Excellent writing skills (in both English and Chinese) and interpersonal / communication skills

• Equivalent experience working in the art and cultural industry particularly with project management experience

• Ability to work independently and dynamically with different organizations including education partners and cultural institutions

• Highly driven, highly organized, able to execute maintain effective communication with funders and program partners

Interested candidate please send full resume with current and expected salary to info@oneaspace.org.hk (Subject: 1a space Project Manager (Full-time)) by 24 May 2020. Please quote the position on the email subject and the application letter.

Applicants not invited for interview within four weeks after application deadline may consider their applications unsuccessful. Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence and personal information will only be used for recruitment related purposes.