The National Heritage Board preserves, presents and promotes the cultural heritage of Singapore. We encourage the preservation of national monuments, develop heritage programmes, mark historic sites and provide consultancy services to organisations who wish to perpetuate our heritage. Much of our focus includes outreach activities that bring heritage to where our people are, such as travelling exhibitions and heritage trails. Our vision is to make heritage an enriching part of everyone's life.

Advertised on 16-8-08. ReAlerted on 26-8-08.
Application deadline on 29-8-08.

Responsibilities:

• Source for and administer loans and donations from other museums and private collectors, as well as new artefact acquisitions
• Cultivate lenders and donors with a view to augment ACM's China collection
• Research the historical and social significance of artefacts and make the collection accessible to the public through exhibitions and displays that visitors will find engaging and relevant
• Work closely with a team of museum professionals including designers, conservators and technicians to set up exhibitions and displays, and project manage exhibitions, displays, publications and other associated media
• Manage the China curatorial unit's work plans, budgets and other submissions
• Provide specialist services in response to requests for identification of objects, seminars, educational material and consultancies for other institutions.

Requirements:

• A good honours degree and / or postgraduate degree, in a relevant subject like Anthropology or Sociology, Chinese Studies, History or Art History with a strong interest and knowledge in Chinese material culture
• Have excellent written communication and organisational skills. A strong command of Chinese, both written & spoken
• Working knowledge of multimedia technology would be preferable
• Possess good people management, project management and analytical skills
• At least 4 years of research or curatorial work experience

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