SUAVEART, a research-based curatorial institution, focuses on environmental, nonhuman perspectives, and nonplace issues within island contexts, exploring the intersection of art and life. Since 2008, our focus has been on Southeast Asian regional contemporary art. Established in Taiwan in 2015, we facilitate experimental cultural exchanges and interdisciplinary collaborations. The curated project footprints are among Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany, Switzerland, and others.

We are seeking helper(s) to support our program exhibition this year!

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Administration and Marketing Volunteer (Part Time Position)
Contract: Temporary 
Closing date: 05 September, 2024
Salary: Unpaid 
Location: Remote
Period: September – November, 2024

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Project Introduction 

Invisible Trajectories is a program explores how migrant histories have shaped contemporary cityscapes and reconnects historical and personal archives with modern discourse. Highlighting cities like Zurich and London, it documents personal experience on migration through historical research and interviews, the project reinterprets stories using workshops, urban walks, salons, and exhibitions. Spaces like Schubertstrasse in Zurich, Switzerland will turn into Artist Residency and exhibition site, to explore and experiment with artistic methods of portraying the diasporic narratives that shape the cityscapes. Collaborating with artists and residents, the project activates dormant spaces for cross-generational exchanges, and captures the essence of living history through photography, recordings, and everyday objects, touring cities to reflect on migration’s impact and envision inclusive urban futures. After the program in Zurich, we are excited to exhibit our works to our next destination — London! 

Role Description  

As we are a small team, and are running this as a non-profit program, we are looking for an enthusiastic helper passionate in developing a future career in communication or/and administration in the art industry. The volunteer will support our general administrative task, strategise our online platform and social media for program marketing.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in administration and marketing within the art industry.
• Access to a supported development opportunity within a cultural institution.
• Develop skills in project management, event coordination, and research.
• Build connections with curator, and professionals in the art and cultural sector.
• Gain experience in design marketing strategies and implementing communication.
• Contribute to design the promotion materials for exhibitions, workshops, and salons.
• Engage in cross culture facilitator and curatorial practice. 
• Enhance your understanding of migrant histories and contemporary cityscapes.

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Job Responsibility

1) General Administration

• Working closely with curator and assistant producer, collect and manage artists’ profiles. Maintain and update project archives and databases.
• Follow-up and support the data organization of artist residency and exhibition material. 
• Facilitate in setting up and managing events, both online. Handle RSVP email for the events and talks correspondingly and respond to inquiries.
• Support the editing and proofreading for the e-catalogue. 
• Create surveys to collect  audience feedback for events.

2) Marketing and Communication

• Create a day-to-day schedule and strategies for the content to publish on various social media platforms. 
• Monitor and analyze the performance of social media campaigns.
• Research potential platform for advertising and collaboration on our program in Zurich and London. 
• Assist in the creation and organization of marketing materials, such as press releases.

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong interest in the arts, especially in communication, marketing, or administration.
• Experience with social media platforms and content creation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinker with an eye for detail.
• Proficient in using office software (e.g.Google Workspace, Microsoft Office,).
• Basic knowledge in graphic design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite).

Desirable

• Prior experience in an administrative or marketing role. 
• Familiarity with social media management tools and analytics.

This position will start at the end of September and finish at 16th of November, with a commitment of 5 hrs per week, and be distributed into two days. Working hours might include weekends. 

*To apply for this role, please ensure you have access to a reliable internet connection and necessary equipment for remote work.

*And please make sure of your availability to commit to the part-time volunteer role until the end of the project.

How to Apply

Please send through your CV (max. 2 page), entail a little statement about yourself and your reason of applying for this role to itssuaveart@gmail.com.

We will be aiming to invite shortlisted candidates to attend an informal interview between the 18th to 24th of September and announce on 30th of September, any changes will be informed via email. 
Contact name: Sharo

Applications will be accepted until 05 September 2024.⁠

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Photo credit: Visiting Jakarta in 1980s, photo by Herianto Sulindro