Department of Chinese History and Culture
Project Associate / Project Assistant
(Ref. 260828010)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointee will support the operations of the Hong Kong Palace Museum – PolyU Joint Chinese Textile Centre (HKPM-JCTC), a collaborative initiative between PolyU and HKPM. He/She will be required to:
(a) plan, coordinate, and execute communications and regular engagement activities for JCTC Principal Investigators (PIs);
(b) serve as the primary point of contact to address enquiries from PIs;
(c) monitor project progress and provide operational or administrative support to PIs as needed;
(d) arrange internal and external meetings, and manage ongoing liaison and communication with key stakeholders;
(e) coordinate and implement promotional and outreach activities, including events, seminars, workshops, and exhibitions for the Centre;
(f) liaise with internal departments and external partners on event management and project execution;
(g) provide comprehensive administrative support to the Centre’s management team; and
(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Centre Director or his/her delegates.
The appointee may be required to work on irregular hours, including evenings and Saturdays, depending on project needs.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Project Associate post should have a good honours degree preferably in any subject in the Humanities, Language Studies, Communication, Public Relations or a related discipline, with three or more years of relevant work experience in administrative support and/or event management.
Applicants for the Project Assistant post should have an honours degree or an equivalent qualification in the above-mentioned disciplines, or a related discipline. Preference will be given to those with at least one year of relevant work experience in administrative support and/or event management.
For both posts, applicants should also:
(a) have experience in organising academic or museum-related events and activities;
(b) have a proven track record of communicating and liaising with diverse organisations and institutions;
(c) have a strong command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Putonghua and Cantonese preferred;
(d) possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills;
(e) be self-motivated, able to work independently within a team and be a good team player; and
(f) demonstrate a high willingness to learn new skills and adapt to dynamic tasks.
Applicants are invited to contact Ms Cherine Chau at telephone number 3400 8975 or via email at cherine.chau@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 4 September 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 28 August 2026