Development Graduate Intern (M+ Internship Programme) – 9-12 months contract period

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority welcomes exceptional talent with a passion to realise the vision and mission of making the West Kowloon Cultural District a prime local and international destination for arts, culture and entertainment.

(Contract Duration: 9 - 12 Months)

The Development (M+) Internship Programme offers hands-on, practical training and a comprehensive overview of the museum's diverse fundraising efforts, including structured membership schemes, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants. Working closely with professional staff, the intern will support key sponsorship projects, donor relations, and development-related events while gaining unique insight into the workings of an international cultural institution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Core Job & Duties

• Sponsorship Operations: Contribute to the sponsorship team’s diverse tasks, including deal structuring, sponsorship pitching, stakeholder relationship management, project management, and event planning.

• Administrative Support: Conduct research on potential donors, prepare reports and agreements, and issue formal acknowledgement letters and receipts.

• CRM Management: Manage the CRM system, including data entry and regular updates to maintain accurate records.

• Event Coordination: Coordinate with internal and external parties for event and meeting arrangements. Compile guest lists and provide hands-on on-site support during events.

• Digital Platforms: Manage event registration pages and update event listings on the WestK app.

• Communications: Coordinate with internal teams to develop marketing communication collaterals, such as EDMs.

• Patron & Stakeholder Relations: Arrange guided museum tours and handle the dispatch of cultivation packages for stakeholders.

2. Learning & Professional Development

• Museum Knowledge: Learn about M+, its current development, collections, and diverse public programmes.

• Mentorship: Receive direct mentorship from team leads to guide your practical training.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work with other teams at M+ and the West Kowloon Cultural District on cross-departmental projects to gain insight into the museum's work from a task-driven perspective.

• Fundraising Pillars: Learn about fundraising operations for an international museum across multiple pillars, including sponsorships, grants, donations, and structured membership schemes.

• Global Exposure: Gain exposure and a unique insight into the day-to-day operations of an international project for M+.

• Perform ad hoc projects and any other duties from time to time as reasonably assigned by the Authority.

You should:

• be a permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region;

• possess a recognized university degree or equivalent qualification in Administration, Business, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Social Sciences, or related Humanities disciplines;

• have excellent command of spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese / Mandarin);

• have strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, with excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills; and

• have strong interest in working professionally in the museum and cultural field; relevant working experience is preferred but not mandatory.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV on or before following date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.

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All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.

For more information, please visit https://www.westk.hk or contact: