Museum Collections Specialist

2 days ago


Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Full time

About Us

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority

We are a world-class cultural district that showcases the best of arts, culture, and entertainment. Our mission is to create a premier destination for locals and international visitors alike.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is one of our flagship museums, dedicated to showcasing the exquisite artefacts from Palace Museum's collections and collaborating with other museums in research, exhibitions, education, and public programmes.

Job Description

This role is responsible for performing conservation work, including examination, conservation assessment, research, treatment, and documentation of objects. You will also be involved in preparing objects for exhibition and ensuring the gallery and storage environment is well maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Performing conservation work, including examination, conservation assessment, research, treatment, and documentation of objects
  • Preparing objects for exhibition and ensuring gallery and storage environment is well maintained
  • Handling exhibition-related conservation work, such as condition reports and courier trips
  • Advising on climate control, packing materials and methods, display duration and methods, mount-making, framing, and matting, and issues related to display cases

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A master's degree in conservation or conservation science or similar training programs from a recognized college or university
  • At least 5 years of verifiable museum conservation experience beyond the degree or certificate
  • Broad knowledge of and hands-on experience with techniques, materials, and equipment used in conservation and scientific research
  • Experience working with Chinese art or archaeological materials is preferred
  • Excellent organizational, diplomatic/negotiation skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure
  • Good understanding of museum collection management and associated software
  • Proficiency in English and Cantonese/Putonghua is a plus


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