CAMPAIGN #HAPPYHK A video featuring all the happy public spaces HONG KONG PUBLIC SPACE INITIATIVE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (2014-15) RECRUITMENT A. INTRODUCTION & BAISC REQUIREMENTS Open to all Hong Kong residents who have completed secondary school education. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and working professionals are all welcome. Open to people from all backgrounds. All are non-paid positions yet you will be joining a group of passionate people who aspire to accomplish great things in Hong Kong. Term is one year (Aug 2014 – Aug 2015). Your title will be “Project Manager”. You are advised to talk to any of the existing Executive Committee members on our working culture, commitment and level of “fun”. Our team list is attached at the back. B. APPLICATION & SELECTION TIMELINE We will select candidates based on level of commitment, passion and ability to work in teams. Prior experience is not a major concern. 16th July 2014 (Wed) 6:00pm Deadline to register for Recruitment Information Session Registration form 19th July 2014 (Sat) 10:30am – 12:30pm Recruitment Information Session (Mandatory) All candidates must attend so that we can introduce HKPSI and our work. It would also be a great opportunity for you to evaluate whether this is the right place you would like to spend time on. We will also answer questions and address any concerns you might have. 26th July 2014 (Sat) 6:00pm Application Deadline Online applications must be submitted before 6pm. Late application will NOT be accepted. 2nd August 2014 (Sat) or 3rd August 2014 (Sun) Interview (Mandatory) Shortlisted candidates will be announced by 28th July 2014 (Mon). Time slots will be provided for you to select. It would be the best opportunity for us to understand more about you, your aspirations and expectations. A resume or portfolio will be required at this stage. 23rd August 2014 (Sat) 10am – 6pm Orientation / Training (Mandatory) All successful candidates must join the mandatory orientation & training day designed to get yourself familiarized with the concepts of public space and HKPSI’s working guidelines etc. Executive Committee (2014-15) Recruitment Hong Kong Public Space Initiative Page 1 / 6 C. JOB DESCRIPTIONS & SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS I. Think Tank 智庫 Work scope To get involved in the planning of a one-year research & engagement program that will result in a new park proposal to be considered by the government To write/collect articles on relevant topics regularly Requirements Relevant discipline (e.g. urban planning / geography / architecture / sociology etc.) preferred but not necessary Experience in landscape architecture a big plus II. Community Engagement Committee 社區聯繫委員會 Work scope To organize events that engage major stakeholders and the public, e.g. Hong Kong Public Space Symposium and place-making workshops etc To collaborate with other external groups to organize public engagement activities, such as the Hong Kong Public Space Awards, photo contest, and/or participate in other large-scale events, such as deTour, Very Hong Kong etc. Requirements Suitable for candidates with strong interpersonal skills and organization abilities. Relevant event planning and management experience a big plus III. Public Space Database Committee 公共空間資料庫籌委會 Work scope To build up a database that includes profiles of all major public spaces for public access and comments To liaise with external parties (e.g. sponsors for funding, software developer for system engineering and other NGOs for marketing) Requirements Some basic IT knowledge a plus but not necessary Suitable for people interested in auditing public spaces and reaching out to external parties Executive Committee (2014-15) Recruitment Hong Kong Public Space Initiative Page 2 / 6 IV. Education Committee 教育委員會 Work scope To organize education activities for secondary school students, such as learning programs, competitions, talks, workshops and field trips To prepare teaching and learning materials such as compiling case studies, designing games to test concepts etc. To liaise with schools on design and distribution of teaching toolkits Requirements Current graduate or undergraduate students preferred but not necessary May need to attend activities in weekdays if required. Candidates should be good at soliciting information from various sources Suitable for candidates dedicated to education and teaching V. Creative Lab 創意實驗室 Work scope This is a newly created committee that will plan and manage initiatives to achieve marketing, branding and public relations purposes for HKPSI. Examples include “Public Space Day”, “#HappyHK” social media campaign etc. Requirements Successful candidates should have experience in at least one of the following areas: o Marketing / branding / public relations / creative media / IT / design / art / event planning / filming / photography / video production / mass media / typesetting / software development / website management Portfolio might be required at the interview stage VI. Honorary Secretary 榮譽秘書 Work scope To deal with all administration work including constitution documentation, charity/society registration, formulation of operating procedure and internal policies, management of contact lists, archive of event records To prepare minutes for board meetings Requirements Candidates expected to be detail-minded Suitable for candidates without relevant background or skill set yet would like to contribute to HKPSI Executive Committee (2014-15) Recruitment Hong Kong Public Space Initiative Page 3 / 6 The HKPSI Team Coming from diverse backgrounds ranging from urban planning to sociology, our 50-people team is formed by a Board of Directors and four committees to carry out different functions. HKPSI is also supported by our Patrons and Honorary Advisors who are all well-respected figures in their fields. PATRONS (2011-14) Dr. Allan Zeman, SBS, GBM, JP Mr. Bernard Chan, GBS, JP Mr. Nicholas Brooke, SBS, JP, PPRICS, FHKIS Ms. Christine Loh, OBS Ms. Ada Wong, JP 盛智文先生 陳智思先生 蒲祿祺先生 陸恭蕙女士 黃英琦女士 (2011-14) (2012-14) (2012-13) (2011-12) (2011-12) HONORARY ADVISORS Dr. Wallace Chang Ping-hung 鄭炳鴻教授 Associate Professor, School of Architecture, CUHK Prof. Desmond Hui Cheuk-kuen 許焯權教授 Non-Executive Director, Urban Renewal Authority Prof. Bernard V. Lim, JP 林雲峰教授 President, Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design Hon. Mrs. Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee, SBS, JP 葉劉淑儀女士 Legislative Councilor & Chairperson of Savantas Policy Institute Prof. Patrick Lau Sau-shing, SBS, JP 劉秀成教授 Ex-Legislative Councilor (2004-12) & Renowned Architect Prof. Mee Kam Ng 伍美琴教授 Professor, Department of Geography & Resource Management, CUHK Prof. Bo Sin Tang 鄧寶善教授 Professor, Department of Urban Planning & Design, Faculty of Architecture, HKU Mr. Paul Zimmerman 司馬文先生 Chief Executive Officer, Designing Hong Kong Ltd. Executive Committee (2014-15) Recruitment Hong Kong Public Space Initiative Page 4 / 6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karl Chan (Co-chairperson) Candidate for MBA, Columbia U BSc (Hons) Urban & Regional Studies, Cornell U Danica Chan (Co-chairperson) MPhil & BSocSc Geog. & Resource Mgt, CUHK Ajyum Chan MSc Urban Planning, HKU BSc Surveying, HKU Caroline Chan MSc Urban Planning, HKU MEng & BEng Industrial & Systems Eng. , HK PolyU Jenny Chan MSc IPD, Cardiff University BA Linguistics & Geography, HKU Stephanie WY Chan MSc Town and Country Planning, UCL BSc Urban Planning, Design and Management, UCL Delia Cheung BSocSc Sociology, CUHK Macy Hon BSocSc Geography & Resource Management, CUHK Christine Lam MSc International Planning, UCL BSocSc Psychology & Geography, HKU Stephanie Chan MSc Urban Planning, HKU BSocSc Geography & Sociology, HKU Josely Lam Candidate for BSocSc Architectural Studies, CUHK Patsy Ho BSocSc Communication (Chinese Journalism), HKBU Virginia Li BA Urban Studies & Economics, HKU Evan Liang MSocSc Development Studies, City U of HK BA Public Service Mgt, Tianjin U of Sci & Tech Janet Ngai MSc Construction Project Management, HKU BSc Environmental Studies, U of Waterloo Sai Kuen Lo MPhil & BSocSc Geog. & Resource Mgt, CUHK Jasmine Yue Candidate for BSocSc Architectural Studies, CUHK Jeffrey Wong MSc Urban Planning, HKU BA Geography & History, HKU Winnie Tam Candidate for BSocSc Architectural Studies, CUHK William Sin PhD Candidate in Geog. & Resource Mgt, CUHK MSc Geoinformation Science, CUHK BA History, Anthropology & Geography, U of Oregon COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE Kan Chan MArch, CUHK On Ki (OK) Chan Candidate for BSocSc Architectural Studies, CUHK Ronald Chan MSc Urban Planning, HKU BSocSc Sociology, HKU Adrian To MSc Urban Planning, HKU BA Interdisciplinary Visual Arts, U of Washington Claudia Tsang Bachelor of Fine Arts, CUHK Delius Wong Bachelor of Town Planning, U of New South Wales Kammy Wong Candidate for BSocSc Geog and Resource Mgt, CUHK Keith Wu Candidate for BSocSc Geog and Resource Mgt, CUHK Circle Yuen Candidate for BSocSc Architectural Studies, CUHK Executive Committee (2014-15) Recruitment Hong Kong Public Space Initiative Page 5 / 6 EDUCATION COMMITTEE THINK TANK Chan Yin Lun ASLA MLA Landscape Architecture, UBC BAppSc Civil Engineering, U of Waterloo B.E.S. Geography, U of Waterloo Michelle (MC) Chan MSc International Planning, Cardiff University BA Geography, HKU Ka Ling Cheung Candidate for MPhil Geog and Resource Mgt, CUHK Helen Ip MSc Urban Studies, UCL BSocSc Government and Administration, CUHK Calvin Chung Candidate for Mphil Geog and Resource Mgt, CUHK BSocSc Geog and Resource Mgt, CUHK York Ip MSc International Planning, UCL BSocSc Geog and Resource Mgt, CUHK Wayne Fok MLA, HKU BA Geography, HKU Chiu Yin (CY) Leung MPhil & BSocSc Geog & Resource Mgt, CUHK Kimberly Fung Candidate for BSocSc Urban Studies, CUHK Kanic Kwok MSc IPD, Cardiff University BSocSc Geog and Resource Mgt, CUHK Moonfier Li Candidate for BA Urban Studies, HKU Vanessa Ma Candidate for BSocSc Architectural Studies, HKU Leo Tsang MPhil & BSocSc Geog & Resource Mgt, CUHK Tommy Wong MSc Urban Planning, HKU BSc Biochemistry & Geography, HKU Joel Ma MSc Urban Planning, HKU BSc Physics, HKU Astrid Wong BA Liberal Studies, HKU Boris Wong MSc Landscape Architecture, U of Florida BSc Community and Regional Planning and Economics, Iowa State University EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Michelle Lai (Public Relations Manager) BA Europe-Asia Relations and Political, Sciences Po Albert Cheng (IT Manager) BSc Mathematics, HKU Executive Committee (2014-15) Recruitment Hong Kong Public Space Initiative Page 6 / 6
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