CULTURE PROMOTION AND EVENTS OFFICE

Officer (Venue Operations) (Ref. 19061104-IE)

Duties

The appointee will be required to:

(a)  assist in the operation and facilities management of the two multi-purpose venues of the University, the 1025-seat Jockey Club Auditorium, the 244-seat Chiang Chen Studio Theatre and other venues under the management of the Office, to ensure smooth running of all events in the venues;

(b) serve both internal and external venue users, including departments, students, government offices, art and cultural groups, non-profit making, charitable and commercial organizations;

(c) serve as duty manager of the venues under the management of the office;

(d) ensure all operation arrangements of the venues in good order according to all licence and statutory requirements;

(e) monitor the performance of contractors on venue guarding and cleaning services as well as repair and maintenance works;

(f) conduct training to student helpers in providing ushering and front-of-house services in a customer-oriented manner; and

(g) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of the Office or his/her delegates.

He/She will be required to work on irregular hours and on Saturdays/Sundays/public holidays.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) a recognised degree/diploma/certificate plus not less than three years of relevant experience preferably in managing performing venues;

(b) good command of English and Chinese, with proficiency in Putonghua being an advantage;

(c) good communication and interpersonal skills, and be customer-oriented; and

(d) good computer literacy.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application.

Application

Please refer to the above "Application Method".  The closing date for application is Tuesday, 25 June 2019. Applicants who are not invited to an interview within two months from the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php.

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.