Asst Curator/Curator

National Heritage Board

Fixed Terms

Closing in 3 day(s)

What the role is

At the Founders’ Memorial, we are creating a brand-new garden-museum experience for Singaporeans, by Singaporeans. A national landmark at the heart of our garden city, uncovering the story of how independent Singapore came to be, and bringing Singaporeans together to reflect and talk about the heritage of our founding leaders – what it means for us today and for the future. A home for Singapore’s founding values to live on and find new life in its people.

Can you identify with the values that guided our founding leaders and generation that have shaped Singapore to what it is today? Are you keen to tell stories about the courage and resilience exhibited by our founding leaders and generation in our nation-building years (1950s to 1970s)? Do you often think about the challenges and trade-offs that our country must negotiate in the past, present and future? If your answer is "yes", join us at the Founders' Memorial!

You will be part of a passionate team that is responsible for researching, telling the stories and curating the permanent and temporary galleries, as well as indoor and outdoor installations, of a brand-new institution that seeks to evoke reflection on Singapore’s founding values and inspire contribution to Singapore’s future.

What you will be working on

Conduct research on primary and secondary material pertaining to Singapore’s post-independence history, including but not limited to English- and Chinese-language oral history interviews and archival records
Conceptualise and curate content for the Founders’ Memorial’s galleries, pilot exhibitions, and other curatorial-related projects, including digital projects, indoor and outdoor installations, citizen engagement, seminars, publications, amongst others
Present, convince and engage stakeholders on curatorial frame and storytelling
Work collaboratively with exhibition designers, collection managers, conservators, artists, curators, programme managers, public service agencies and other related parties on curatorial projects and the development of collections
Identify and acquire relevant artefacts for the National Collection

What we are looking for

Background in History or the Humanities or other disciplines relevant to Singapore’s post-independence history and nation building policies
Preferably at least 3 years of experience in related curatorial and research work, with keen knowledge and passion for Singapore’s post-independence history and heritage, and its relevance to the present and future
Proven excellence in research, analytical, writing and presentation skills
Ability to think creatively and imaginatively, with strengths in synthesising information from different sources and storytelling
Ability to communicate well, convince stakeholders, and facilitate interviews and engagement sessions
Resourcefulness, and strength in knowledge, research, project and stakeholder management
Able to work independently and as part of a core team
Background in museum or exhibition curation
Experience in public service will be viewed favourably
Effectively bilingual in English with high proficiency in written and spoken Chinese as this position requires one to conduct research on Chinese-language materials and conduct oral history interviews in Chinese
This position is only open to Singaporeans

All candidates will be informed within 4 weeks of the job posting whether or not they are shortlisted for the position.

About National Heritage Board

The National Heritage Board (NHB) champions the development of a vibrant cultural and heritage sector in Singapore. Our role is to make heritage enriching, relevant, accessible and above all, enjoyable to Singaporeans and visitors alike. If you have the Passion …to build a nation of confident people and sense of rootedness …to deliver great service towards a strong community …to inspire generations of Singaporeans through heritage preservation …to continually innovate and develop yourself as a professional …to have fun while doing all of the above We Want You! http://www.nhb.gov.sg