An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic team at Kuching’s newest non-profit museum gallery and tourist attractions. Situated within the iconic landmarks of Fort Margherita and The Old Court House, Brooke Museums is seeking two (2) Gallery Assistants to help us grow our offering as we enter our third year of operation.

 

Our first offering, The Brooke Gallery, was established by the Brooke Trust, in collaboration with the Sarawak Museum Department, to showcase Sarawak’s extraordinary heritage. The exhibition explores the 100 years of the Kingdom of Sarawak, with a focus on local community leaders who worked with the Brookes to bring about the modern state of Sarawak. Our second offering, opening in September 2018, will tell the story of the life and legacy of Margaret, the first Ranee of Sarawak, wife of Rajah Charles Brooke.

 

Successful candidates will provide crucial support to the operations of exciting new permanent exhibitions in historic buildings. Skills development supported will include museology, curatorial, exhibition care, conservation and maintenance, visitor information and assistance, cultural attraction management, heritage education, public programmes and events management.

 

This position involves working on a wide array of museum/gallery and cultural attraction management activities as assigned by the Brooke Museums Manager, including but not limited to:

 

• Ticketing

• Visitor Information

• Exhibition Care

• Events Management

• Public Programmes

• Management Reporting

• Marketing & Public Relations

• Food & Beverages

• Museum Education Programmes

 

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