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Events, Stage Technician and Marketing Support Specialist

Events, Stage Technician and Marketing Support Specialist
Campus
  • Jardine's Lookout, Tseung Kwan O
Contract Type
  • Full-Time
Category
  • Administrative staff
Application Deadline
  • 25/05/2024
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About the French International School

Established in 1963, the French International School (FIS) is the oldest international school in Hong Kong and was the first school in Hong Kong to offer the IB (in 1988). It is a dynamic educational institution, which welcomes over 2,700 students from around the world. It offers both French and international curricula and is one of the largest French schools in Asia.

FIS currently operates four campuses, next year all of which will accommodate students in the International Stream. Regarding the three primary schools, one is surrounded by greenery in Jardine’s Lookout and another campus is by the sea in Tseung Kwan O and the third is a beautiful campus in Chai Wan.

FIS is a private, not-for-profit organization. In the last five decades, it has grown from a small school with 35 students to one of the most renowned international schools in the region. Its students are from 40 countries speaking some 30 languages – it is a truly multicultural learning environment.

FIS operates two streams, French and International. The French Stream follows the French national curriculum and has approximately 1700 students. The International Stream follows an English and Mathematics curriculum based on the English national curriculum and also the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) leading to the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) in years 7 and 8, then to IGCSE and finally the International Baccalaureate in Years 12 and 13. It currently has over 1000 students registered. In 2020/21 the international stream successfully went through the IEYC/IPC Accreditation process.

Job Description

Event ,Stage Technician and Marketing Support Specialist

The French International School – Hong Kong is currently seeking an Event, Stage Technician and Marketing Support specialist based in Tseung Kwan O and Jardine’s Lookout Campuses. The selected candidate will report to the Events Manager, and as requested, to the Director of Marketing Communications. He/She will work closely with members of the Events Department as well as with those of the Marketing, Facilities and IT Departments. The role will also need to liaise with pedagogical teams and external clients.

Responsibilities
  • Set up and operate lighting, sound and multimedia equipment for performances in campus facilities and other event spaces; Perform setup and cleanup of event related infrastructure such as tables, chairs, and other staging elements in onsite, and off-site event locations.
  • Provide technical support to all users of the school’s auditorium / event spaces / off-site event locations;
  • Liaise with relevant departments and individuals to ensure support is anticipated and provided;
  • Provide simple training on equipment and processes as required;
  • Provide first-line maintenance support for all relevant technical equipment in auditorium, and during designated spaces where assigned events are taking place;
  • Create and maintain easy to use organizational systems to ensure all equipment is stored safely and maintain an inventory of all equipment;
  • Liaise with IT staff over software requirements and system support.
  • Perform other ad hoc marketing related tasks upon request.
  • Support of internal and external communication between internal and external stakeholders and the Events and Marketing teams.
  • Take photos and video footage where needed.
Requirements
  • A teachable attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.
  • An interest in video production / editing / cinematography.
  • Excellent working knowledge of IT including projector set-up, Powerpoint presentations and specific theatre industry operating and design programs;
  • Up-to-date knowledge of lighting systems, control apparatus, equipment and its maintenance;
  • Up to date knowledge of digital audio and audio-visual equipment and its use in relation to live, recorded and play-back techniques;
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate clearly and consistently with all auditorium and event space users, especially non-technical users;
  • Confident in manual-handling/heavy lifting of auditorium equipment, climbing ladders etc. and able to do so safely;
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends;
  • Valid Hong Kong full driving licence;
  • Experience of working in an auditorium for a school, college or university is a plus.
  • Be legally permitted to work in Hong Kong
Benefits

Conditions:

 

  • 39 hours per week
  • Entitled to 5 weeks of annual leave per year

 

 

Competitive Salary will be offered to the right candidate.

 

Please submit your application (resume and cover letter) via this link: https://fis.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers on or before 25 May 2024.

All information provided by the applicants will be kept confidential and used for employment-related purposes only.

 

The French International School – Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer.

At our School, we value all employees and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our School. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations

 

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The French International School - Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. At our School, we value all employees and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our School. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.