COMPANY DESCRIPTION
National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world's largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments - City Hall and former Supreme Court - that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapore's unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Muse d'Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.
In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper's annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. In 2018, the Gallery was also the first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On! International Association of Children in Museums. It also won the awards for "Best Theme Attraction" at TTG Travel Awards 2017, "Best Attraction Experience", "Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism" and "Best Customer Service (Attractions)" at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of Singapore's tourism landscape.
We offer job opportunities in our dynamic organisation. Working at the Gallery enhances and cultivates your love for the arts, and offers you a chance to be part of the Gallery's vision.
OUR PEOPLE
At National Gallery Singapore, we develop cultural leaders who make the world better. Our people are united by a shared belief in the power and necessity of art, and work together to create meaningful experiences for our visitors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The candidate will be part of the Collections Development team which manages the acquisition of artworks via donation and purchase as part of a continual effort to grow and enrich the National Collection for which the Gallery is a key collecting and presenting institution. The candidate will be providing administrative support for the Collections Development team.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Support Collections Development team with:
- tracking of operational budget;
- basic procurement tasks such as PO generation;
- minute-taking of meetings;
- documentation and filing.
- Support donor appreciation and stewarding activities.
- Hospitality arrangements for invited personnel.
- Familiarise with the Singapore Collection Management System to assist with data checks and entry.
- Handle ad-hoc assignments as and when required.
- Minimum a Degree, preferably in Arts and Humanities
- Ideally 1-2 years of relevant work experience in administration, preferably in arts/festival related portfolio
- Good proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- A team player who is detail-oriented, able to multi-task and strong in administration
- Must possess cultural sensitivity and understanding for diverse communities
- Takes initiative and is assertive when required
- Keen interest in the arts, heritage and museum field
- Understanding of working relationship with artists, curators, researchers, and other relevant partners and stakeholders
