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About EXCEL

Extending Performing Arts for All

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​EXCEL (Extension and Continuing Education for Life) provides high quality performing arts education through short courses, full-time programmes, customised workshops, and performance-based productions.  We are now seeking high calibre candidates to join our growing team.  If you enjoy performing arts, good at administration, and share our vision in bringing community impact through performing arts and education, we would love to hear from you!

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EXCEL is a non-profit making subsidiary of HKAPA.

Programme Coordinator (12-Month Contract)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Programme Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of EXCEL’s flagship initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, creative, and motivated individual to contribute to impactful performing arts programmes and outreach efforts.

 

Key Responsibilities:
 

The successful candidate will play a central role in coordinating programme logistics, stakeholder engagement, and promotional activities. Responsibilities include:

Programme Coordination & Delivery

  1. Oversee the planning, organisation, and execution of the outreach and training programmes.

  2. Manage programme logistics, including scheduling, venue booking, and artist coordination.

  3. Coordinate and manage schedules for exhibition guided tours, workshops, showcases and related activities.

  4. Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and timely delivery of all programme activities.

 

Communications, Artist Liaison & Audience Building:
 

  1. Maintain effective communication with trainers, artists, participants and internal teams.

  2. Develop promotional materials and coordinate media appearances to enhance programme visibility.

  3. Plan, create, and publish engaging content across social media platforms.

  4. Support outreach initiatives to broaden audience engagement and participation.

  5. Collect and analyse audience and participant feedback, attendance data, and other performance indicators to support programme evaluation and reporting.
     

Administrative & Ad Hoc Support:
 

  1. Assist in programme administration, including data collection, survey coordination, report writing, and the compilation of programme statistics, evaluation results, and management reports.

  2. Provide general administrative and operational support as required.

  3. Undertake additional tasks and projects as assigned by senior management.

 

Qualifications & Requirements:
 

  1. University graduate in business, arts management, or a related discipline, with at least 2 years of experience in arts administration, stage production, or performing arts education.

  2. Strong organisational and project execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

  4. Proficiency in IT and digital tools; experience with ticketing systems or sales platforms is an advantage.

  5. Experience in social media content creation and digital communications is preferred.

  6. Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese.

  7. A creative mindset with the ability to think strategically and contribute innovative ideas.

  8. Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required to support events and programme delivery.


Terms of Appointment
 

Appointment will be made on a one-year fixed-term contract. Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include:
 

  1. Medical benefits

  2. Annual Leave

  3. Mandatory provident fund

  4. End of contract gratuity  
     

Immediate availability is an advantage

Part-time Performing Arts Teacher for Children’s Programme

EXCEL (Extension and Continuing Education for Life) invites applications from qualified professionals to join our Children’s Performing Arts Teaching Team.

Teaching opportunities may cover the following areas:

1. Drama (Chinese or English)

2. Musical Theatre

3. Vocal Training (Singing Coaching)

4. Dance

5. Cross-Disciplinary Performing Arts Programmes

 

Requirements:


Applicants should hold a degree or professional diploma in Drama, Performing Arts, Music, Dance, Early Childhood Education, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional qualifications. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching drama (Chinese or English), musical theatre, singing, dance, and/or other performing arts programmes for children. Applicants should have experience in early childhood or children's education, a sound understanding of child development and the learning needs of students of different age groups, and the ability to teach in both English and Cantonese. Current practitioners in performing arts education and candidates with relevant teaching experience will be highly preferred.


*Teaching is conducted in small-group classes. Remuneration starts from HKD 480 per hour, depending on the candidate's qualifications and relevant teaching experience.

PART-TIME TEACHER FOR SHORT COURSES AND BESPOKE PROGRAMMES

Extension and Continuing Education for Life (EXCEL) is inviting high-calibre professionals to join its part-time teaching team for the Year of 2026. Part-time teaching opportunities may arise in the following areas of Short Courses and Bespoke Programmes:
 

  • Chinese Opera

  • Dance

  • Drama

  • Film & Television

  • Music

  • Theatre & Entertainment Arts

  • Children’s Programmes

  • Executive Training

  • Musical Theatre
     

Applicants are expected to be degree holders in a relevant discipline, or to demonstrate a professional level of training to an equivalent standard, with the ability to teach in English or Chinese. For some areas of study, current professional practitioners are preferred, while for others, teaching experience is required.
 

Qualified and interested individuals are invited to apply by sending an application, along with a CV and availability, to the HR Manager, quoting “PT EXCEL”, at hr.excel@hkapa.edu. Applications will be kept on file for the Year of 2026 and considered when suitable vacancies arise. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Applications remain open throughout the year and will be considered for the Year of 2026 only.
 

EXCEL is an equal opportunity employer.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.

Part-time Course Operation Assistants

Part-time Course Operation Assistants are needed to support the part-time performing arts learning courses provided by HKAPA EXCEL. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

  1. Prepare and provide operational & logistical support such as class set up, equipment preparation, and live support to different courses and   programmes.

  2. Handle phone calls and walk-in enquiries

  3. Handle course enrolments

  4. Liaise with students, tutors, or parents on course arrangement.

  5. Provide general administrative and clerical support such as data entry, stock check, etc.

  6. Perform ad hoc task requests as assigned by supervisor.

 

Requirements:
 

  • Good command of English, Putonghua and Cantonese

  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (including MS Word, Excel and Chinese Word Processing)

  • Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Experience in learning centre support or knowledge in AV equipment is an advantage

  • Work Place: HKAPA Wanchai Campus or other hired venue

  • Work Time: at least 3 hours each time in the evenings, Sat, Sun, or public holidays. 

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Part-time Salary: $75 per hour

 

Please email your detailed CV to hr.excel@hkapa.edu

EXCEL is an equal opportunity employer.

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.

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