The Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) is Singapore’s only natural history museum which is located at the National University of Singapore. We are looking for a Specialist Associate to support the day-to-day operation, upkeep, and presentation of the museum gallery. This is a hands-on role focused on gallery maintenance, basic AV/IT troubleshooting, curation of temporary exhibitions within a museum environment. 

 

Duties & Responsibilities 

 1.   Gallery and Exhibit Maintenance 

•  Conduct regular checks and basic troubleshooting of AV/IT systems, interactive exhibits, and gallery lighting. 

•  Perform routine adjustments (e.g., focusing lights, replacing bulbs) and assist with exhibit upkeep. 

•  Ensure a safe working environment within the gallery and behind the scenes. 

  

2. Exhibition Support 

•  Assist in curation, preparation and installation of temporary exhibitions, including mounting specimens, showcase layout, setting up text panels and graphics. 

  

3.  Operations & Contractor Coordination 

•  Coordinate and supervise contractors on site for technical maintenance or repairs. 

•  Ensure work is completed safely and satisfactorily. 

  

4.  Weekend & Event Support 

•  Monitor gallery operations during weekends and public holidays and assist front-of-house in the event of emergencies. 

•  Assist to facilitate events hosted in the gallery or museum lobby. 

 

Requirements 

• NITEC, Diploma holders or equivalent. 

•  An understanding of the museum sector or in visitor/heritage attractions is desirable. 

•  Good English communication skills in both writing and speaking, adaptable in conversing. 

•  Must not be afraid of seeing and handling dead animals and preserved specimens. 

•  Demonstrate ability of having fine hand motor skills, for handling specimens without damaging them. 

•  Willing to perform hands-on tasks and utilize various equipment and tools. 

•  Able to work in a team and independently. 

•  Able to coordinate and supervise contractors. 

•  Open to learning new skills and assist in regular checks. 

•  Able-bodied and physically fit to perform building-wide checks, able to climb ladder. Able to lift load of up to 15kg.  

•  Must not be afraid of moderate heights (for work carried out above ground level).  

•  Must be willing to perform fire-response duties, such as being part of the museum’s Company Emergency Response Team (CERT). 

•  Able to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. 

•  Photoshop and Illustrator skills advantageous but not required. 

•  Must be able to work on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) & Public Holidays on a shift basis; and occasional irregular hours (e.g., special events) as and when required.  

•  Has no known allergies to ethanol, moth balls (naphthalene or 1,4-dichlorobenzene), and formaldehyde. 

•  Willing to attend relevant courses for upskilling and lifelong learning 

 

Application Procedure

Interested applicants may apply here. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.