Jobs at West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (Now Hiring) — 68 open

(This is a fixed-term contract position of 1-year with possibility for renewal subject to organisational needs and individual performance)

(4 days/week, duty time: 09:15-16:15)

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist in educational programme development and delivery for a wide spectrum of audiences—from school and community groups to family and kids, professionals and adult learners;
• Deliver programme plan with a deep understanding of their objectives and intended outcomes;
• Facilitate audience engagement through various formats, such as tours, workshops, talks, and drop-in events, in M+ galleries and other museum spaces;
• Contribute to programme evaluation and quality assurance by participating in test runs and leading debriefings with other Museum Educators and ensuring delivery aligns with museum standards;
• Assist in visitor research to identify interests and needs of audiences;
• Assist in design, development, and implementation of trainings for Museum Educators and preparation of related materials;
• Assist in supervising the members of the Museum Educator team to ensure a quality performance;
• Maintain learning programme materials in various museum spaces and ensure that programme venues are up to museum standard;
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of M+’s values and collections, current exhibitions, and upcoming educational events to enrich the visitor experience;
• Follow institutional uniform, health and safety guidelines;
• Perform any additional tasks when required; and
• Perform any other duties from time to time as reasonably assigned by M+.

Qualifications

• Possess a recognised university degree in Arts Education, Curriculum and Pedagogy, Early Childhood Education, Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Language and Communication, Journalism, Hospitality, Public Relations, or a related field;
• Demonstrate strong interest in arts education and working at the contemporary museum;
• Have teaching diploma or 2–3 years of relevant experience of being an instructor, docent, or facilitator at arts and cultural organisations, colleges, or universities;
• Fluent in Cantonese and English; proficiency in Mandarin is advantageous; knowledge of other languages is a plus;
• Proficient in written Chinese and English;
• Be able to work on weekends and holidays;
• Be able to work independently with strong on-the-spot problem-solving skills; and
• Be highly-organised and patient with strong communication skills, and a willingness to collaborate with others.