Responsibilities
- Conduct research, co-develop storylines and identify potential loan objects for the upcoming refresh of SCCC’s permanent exhibition as well as SCCC’s special exhibitions and travelling exhibitions.
- Work with researchers to conceptualise and develop storylines for exhibition topics related to Chinese culture and the Chinese community in Singapore.
- Engage with key stakeholders, experts and academics in the course of developing the abovementioned storylines.
- Liaise with potential lenders for the loan of objects for SCCC’s permanent exhibition and special exhibitions.
- Work closely with a team of professionals including exhibition designers, conservators and technicians for SCCC’s permanent exhibition, special exhibitions and travelling exhibitions.
- Conduct curatorial tours and train SCCC’s docents for permanent and special exhibitions.
- Organise conferences, talks and other related programmes.
Requirements
- At least two to three of relevant research or curatorial work experience in any of the following fields: Singapore History, Chinese Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, with a Honours or Masters in related field. Fresh graduates are welcome.
- Able to tailor complex curatorial concepts to cater to different audiences.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Excellent project management and inter-personal skills.
- Able to work independently and also be a good team player.
- Bilingual (written and spoken) with strong proficiency in Mandarin as the role requires working with primary and secondary Chinese research materials.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
