GALLERY & EVENTS ASSISTANT

2/ GALLERY & EVENTS ASSISTANT | FROM JULY 2027 CONTRACT DURATION : 6 months POSITION OVERVIEW: Alliance Française de Singapour is seeking a self-motivated, hands-on, and culturally curious Gallery and Events Assistant to join its Cultural team. This internship offers the opportunity to gain insightful experience in the development, curation and management of exhibitions and cultural programmes , including the “French Excellence” exhibitions — large-scale museographic projects exploring fields in which France has achieved international recognition, such as art, gastronomy, heritage, science, design or craftsmanship. The gallery also regularly presents contemporary art exhibitions designed to foster dialogue between French and Singaporean artists , creating opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and collaboration. Working closely with the Cultural Programming Manager , the assistant will contribute to all stages of exhibition development — from research and curatorial conception to mediation, audience engagement and operational delivery. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Exhibition Curation & Development Contributing to curatorial research and exhibition concept development , including defining the narrative “red thread” of the exhibition Liaising with artists, cultural institutions, museums and partners to identify and procure artworks, archives or exhibition materials Supporting the development of exhibition content and interpretation materials Assisting in the definition of the exhibition layout and visitor journey Coordinating with exhibition designers through a call-for-bidding process to select appropriate design partners Acting as liaison between artists, cultural institutions and designers to ensure that the artistic vision, logistics and budget are respected 2. Cultural Mediation & Audience Engagement Designing and conducting guided tours in English and French for adult audiences Developing interactive mediation tools such as gamebooks for children’s tours Collaborating with Alliance Française teachers to develop pedagogical visits for language students Creating specialised tours for schools, universities and corporate groups Organising visitor engagement initiatives such as lucky draws and participatory activities to encourage attendance 3. Gallery Operations & Sales Assisting with the installation, opening and dismantling of exhibitions Supporting the day-to-day operations of the gallery during opening hours Welcoming visitors and providing information about the exhibitions Handling inquiries related to artworks a nd coordinating the sales process with artists regarding pricing, availability and administrative follow-up Preparing visitor reports and maintaining audience databases 4. Outreach & Strategic Development Promoting guided tours and educational visits to schools and community centres Prospecting corporate partners and clients through exhibition presentations designed to encourage private events and collaborations Identifying opportunities to use exhibitions as a marketing and engagement tool for Alliance Française programmes and sponsorship opportunities PROFILE & SKILLS Requirements Excellent linguistic command of English and French (written and spoken) Strong organisational skills and attention to detail stemming from proven experiences in event management and production Genuine interest in arts, culture and creative industries nurturing a vivid creativity Polished communication and interpersonal skills , with the ability to guide visitors and engage effectively with key stakeholders Ability to handle pressure, take initiative, and proactively take ownership of tasks Capacity to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and priorities at the same time Comfortable working with a degree of autonomy while remaining aligned with team objectives Willingness to work evenings or weekends when required Preferred Qualities Track record of missions in cultural and/or artistic institutions , or currently pursuing a degree in…