Assistant Project Manager, Learning and Engagement, Hong Kong Palace Museum

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is a dedicated museum that showcases the exquisite artefacts from Palace Museum’s collections and collaborates with other museums in research, exhibitions, education and public programmes.  The museum comprises 7 800 square metres of gallery space for standing and special exhibitions on Palace Museum’s collections of paintings, calligraphy, antiquities and historical objects, as well as thematic displays on world cultures and civilisations. 

This is a fixed-term contract position of 2-year with possibility for renewal subject to organisational needs and individual performance.

You will be responsible for:

• supporting the team head and supervisors in implementing the Museum’s innovative learning, interpretation, and public engagement strategies;
• planning and organising learning programmes, such as workshops, lectures, and study trips, and professional development activities, catering a wide range of audience segments;
• researching, developing and implementing interpretive strategies to support exhibition development and Chinese art conservation capacity-building initiatives, as well as educational resources and activities to enhance visitors’ learning experience and understanding of museum collections and conservation practices, in collaboration with internal teams and external partners;
• developing strong partnerships with key stakeholders, external arts & culture organisations, education institutions, educators, sponsors and other partners;
• preparing and compiling reports, conducting participant evaluations, collecting and analysing data, to provide accurate information on the outcomes and impact of museum programmes and to improve programme efficacy;
• supporting a diverse range of projects to ensure they are delivered within a specific standard, budget and timeline; and
• performing any duties from time to time as reasonably as assigned by HKPM.

 

You should:

• possess a recognised university degree, preferably a postgraduate or master’s degree in education, art education, museum studies, conservation studies, history, arts and cultural management or equivalent;
• have at least 5 years of relevant experience of managing sizable teams with diverse responsibilities in learning, interpretation, or public engagement programmes in art, cultural, or educational sectors;
• proven track record of successful collaboration with a wide range of partners, including schools, community groups, scholars, conservators, art professionals and cultural organisations;
• strong skills in content development, such as educational programmes and resources;
• knowledge of the best practices, new theories and methods in the field of museum learning, public engagement and conservation practices;
• good understanding of new technologies, including online and on-site digital platforms that facilitate discovery and learning of the Museum’s offerings;
• familiarity with the museum, conservation and education sectors in Hong Kong; knowledge of international museum and conservation practices is an advantage;
• be able to work on irregular work hours including weekends and holidays if necessary; and
• have excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Chinese.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV on or before following date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.

25-11-2026

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For more information, please visit https://www.westk.hk or contact:

Fiona Yung /+852 22002549