Programme Officer (Research)

About Hong Kong Open Printshop

Founded in 2000, Hong Kong Open Printshop (HKOP) is Hong Kong’s first non-profit open printshop run by artists. In 2012, Hong Kong Open Printshop registered as a charitable organisation. Our main aim is to promote visual art with an emphasis on image making and give back to the community by providing art programmes that people of all ages and from all walks of life can enjoy. 

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In 2022, Hong Kong Open Press was established by HKOP with a vision to preserve and promote the significant history of Hong Kong's letterpress printing industry. Its mission includes inheriting Chinese movable type and letterpress techniques while revitalizing this traditional craft through contemporary interpretations.

 

Duties include: 


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• Assist the Curator and manager to conduct research related to print art and relevant topics​.

• Consolidate research materials, provide transcripts and draft report.

• Provide other research-related assistance.

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Requirement:

 

• Bachelor’s degree holder or above, preferably major in visual art, cultural studies or related disciplines. 

• At least 5 years of experience in research or arts administration and with knowledge of Hong Kong arts and cultural sector is preferred. 

• A good team player, able to work under pressure and work independently.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese including Mandarin.

• Occasional shift duty is required. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

 

Interested parties, please email a cover letter and full resume with current salary, expected salary and availability to recruit@open-printshop.org.hk with the subject “Application of Programme Officer (Research)”

 

Closing date: 19:00, 20 Sep 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

 

The HKOP reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions then applicable at the time of offer. 

 

Applicants not being invited for an interview within 8 weeks from the application deadline may assume their applications are unsuccessful. All personal data collected will be kept strictly confidential for 12 months and data will only be used for recruitment purposes.

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