Assistant Manager/manager - Museum, Singapore - NHB National Heritage Board

NHB National Heritage Board

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Museum, Singapore

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Wei Jie

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Description

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of inspiring and engaging museum experiences by planning and managing exhibitions, gallery displays, museum rotation projects and gallery maintenance for the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) / Peranakan Museum (TPM).

You will handle artefacts and work out the best way to display them with fellow passionate museum professionals.

Responsibilities:

Plan and manage ACM/TPM's exhibitions and gallery rotation projects, in aspects of design development, conservation and mounting works, fabrication and site renovation, artefact installations and security of gallery displays
Plan and manage regular gallery maintenance programme including display conservation cleaning, maintenance of showcases, lighting and interactives, as well as environment and pest controls
Ensure safe and secure handling of artefacts during installation and deinstallation of exhibitions and gallery displays for refresh of content and travelling exhibitions
Work with a team of exhibition technical services officers to ensure successful and timely delivery of all works
Ensure effective engagement and communication with stakeholders, designers, contractors and other project partners such as lenders, curators, project managers, collection registrars etc.
Manage the allocated budgets, procurement work and project timeline for the abovementioned services
Plan and organise all related logistics and administrative matters, including procurement of services / goods where required
Work closely with other departments to coordinate all aspects of each project
Any other administrative and ad hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

Preferably at least 3 years of relevant experience in the art and culture industry
Efficient, organised, highly motivated with ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment
Flexible and creative thinker, good team leader and problem solver with capacity for hard work
Meticulous and attentive to details with regards to technical drawings, environmental conditions, and installations
Fashion and/or têxtile display knowledge will be added advantage
Experience and knowledge in UX/UI design will be added advantage
Interest in fashion, art, design, and history; sensitivity to historical artefacts
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting._