CLOSING DATE EXTENDED to February 14, 2016.

soundpocket, a charitable organization devoted solely to artistic practices in sound, is currently seeking enthusiastic 1) Programme Leader and 2) Editor/ Researcher who have an interest in a career in the arts.

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The Programme Leader (Full-time) is a new position soundpocket creates, to lead and coordinate artists’ support and public engagement programmes.

Chief Responsibilities
– reports to Executive Director on the organizational level, and the Manager of Curatorial Affairs on the programme level
– leads existing soundpocket projects aimed for building artists’ communities
– leads existing soundpocket projects aimed for non-art and fellow citizens communities
– identifies and initiates partners and programmes that align with soundpokcet’s values
– becomes a member of soundpocket’s other project and programme teams and contribute to them
– supports and maintains soundpocket’s relationship with artists’, citizens’, and clients’ relationship

Knowledge and abilities
– excellent in Chinese and English practical writing
– excellent in spoken Cantonese and English
– careful and prudent in verbal and written communication
– competent in art administration (eg. filing, personnel coordination, basic budgeting, proposal writing)
– experienced in e-publicity and e-marketing
– competent in basic visual communication skills
– competent in website maintenance

Quality of character
– curious of the world
– keen to learn and take up challenging tasks
– passionate in and committed to art (its development in Hong Kong and its manifestations in diverse cultural contexts)
– willing to engage in dialogues with people within and outside the art community
– independently- and critically-minded
– appreciative and caring of others in the soundpocket team and beyond
– caring for routines
– patient with details
– sensitive to listening and its possibilities
– have a strong sense of responsibility
– excellent inter-personal skills
– able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

*Competitive contract terms aiming at the Programme Leader’s personal development.

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The Editor/ Researcher (Full-time) will be leading all research and publication for soundpocket.

Chief Responsibilities
– reports to Executive Director on the organizational level, and the Manager of Curatorial Affairs on the programme level
– lead and coordinate all research and publication
– identify potential writers, editors and translators
– liaise with freelance writers, contributors and translators.
– generate and complete Feature Stories for The Library by soundpocket
– supports programme and corporate publicity writing

Knowledge and abilities
– excellent in Chinese and English practical writing
– excellent in spoken Cantonese and English
– careful and prudent in verbal and written communication
– competent in art administration (eg. filing, personnel coordination, basic budgeting, proposal writing)
– experienced in e-publicity and e-marketing
– good knowledge of local cultural issues and the ability to engage with them critically
– experience in developing and managing publications will be advantageous

Quality of character
– curious of the world
– keen to learn and take up challenging tasks
– passionate in and committed to art (its development in Hong Kong and its manifestations in diverse cultural contexts)
– willing to engage in dialogues with people within and outside the art community
– independently- and critically-minded
– appreciative and caring of others in the soundpocket team and beyond
– caring for routines
– patient with details
– sensitive to listening and its possibilities
– have a strong sense of responsibility
– excellent inter-personal skills
– able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

*Competitive contract terms aiming at the Editor/ Researcher’s personal development.

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::Application::

Interested individuals please send 1) CV; 2) a cover letter stating expected salary and available date, and 3) a statement of no more than 500 words (in Chinese or English) on your vision of art in Hong Kong by email to [email protected].

Closing date for applications: February 6, 2016

If you do not hear from us by February 29, 2016, you can assume your application unsuccessful. All personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.