Tai Kwun 大館招聘

Performing Arts Coordinator (12-month Contract)

Job Description:

  • Provide administrative support to Performing Arts department, including schedule meetings, team roster, preparations of meeting materials, committee papers and reports, budget, procurement, data input and photo & video archive

  • Manage the scheduling of internal and partnership programmes to ensure a clear flow of information among internal departments

  • Assist in event production, Programme-related logistics and operation of regular & partnership programmes

  • Support other ad hoc duties as assigned by the department

Requirements:

  • Degree in Administration, Performing Arts, Arts, Cultural Studies, Arts Management or relevant disciplines

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in art administration from the performing arts and cultural sector. Expertise in one or more aspects of performing arts, knowledge on backstage and technical support is an advantage

  • Knowledge on art scene in Hong Kong

  • Strong project management, communication and negotiation skills

  • Well organised, detail-minded with strong administrative and coordination skills

  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

  • Excellent command of both spoken and written English, Chinese and Mandarin. Proficiency in other languages will be an advantage

Assistant Production Manager

Job Description:

  • Work closely with Production Managers, Internal Program Teams, Event Organizers, Hirer’s or their agents to provide guidance for event/performance quality and guarantee excellent visitor experience while understand event risk and compliance requirements

  • Be the primary contact for event organizers and Hirers for individual events. Provide guidance and ensure the best possible performance needs are met within Tai Kwun venue constraints

  • Supervise technicians and contractors to ensure on-site performance quality, procedures conformity, EPD compliance and proper use of Company’s equipment and facilities

  • Manage technical and operational support to performing arts outdoor and indoor productions including all aspects of pre-production, planning and execution

  • Establish systematic quality assurance include organizing technical meetings, information, process documents and project coordination leading to event owner and hirer’s satisfaction

  • Review and recommend equipment and means to improve production quality, standardize and simplify the delivery of Production Services

  • Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Degree in Performing Arts, Technical Theatre, Events Planning or relevant disciplines

  • Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in a similar sized institutional with knowledge of industry practices, benchmarks, costs and service applications

  • Self motivated, diligent with strong organization and problem solving skills

  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Corporate Systems Software. Knowledge in AutoCAD is preferred

  • Good Command of both written and spoken English and Chinese

  • Flexible to work irregular hours including weekends, evenings, public holidays or festive seasons

TO APPLY

We have a keen eye for talent and derive immense satisfaction in identifying individuals with the right skills and helping them realise their full potential. Our dedication lies in cultivating a dynamic and harmonious work environment, where we inspire and nurture our employees’ professional growth. Our objective is to assemble an exceptional team that embodies the vision of Tai Kwun.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes to our Human Resources Department at recruit@taikwun.hk