Great China Entertainment Group

About GCEG:As a subsidiary of the Great Entertainment Group, GCEG was set up to produce the AIA Carnival; one of the most anticipated and celebrated annual events in Hong Kong, offering a unique combination of entertainment, culture, and culinary experiences.

Role Overview:The AIA Carnival is seeking an Activation Manager to join our dynamic team and run our famous Community Stage. Over 61 days, the community programme at the AIA Carnival will feature acts and activations by hundreds of community partners from a variety of pillars including Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Health and Wellness, Education and NGO’s. With experience in community building, events or theatre, the ideal candidate will liaise with our Community Partners to create opportunities for them to connect with one another and the public. Within the AIA Carnival, they will curate exhibitions, concerts, showcases, panels, screenings, collaborative community art projects and more, to share the passion, talents and expertise that our Community offers.

Contract Duration: ASAP 2024 – February 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute activation concepts for our AIA Carnival Community Arena by engaging a variety of partners to participate.

• Manage and coordinate community groups involved in the event.

• Liaise with the site team, stage management team and AVL team to ensure logistical and technical requirements are met for each community event.

• Take initiative and proactively solve problems as they arise.

• Expand community outreach and forge new GBA partnerships

• Report on activations and collaborate with Community Director

Requirements:

• Creativity in planning engaging experiences that help people connect.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Strong communication skills in English and Chinese.

• Ability to work well in a team and take initiative.

• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced event environment.

• Professional, polite and energetic.

• Flexibility to work outside of office hours to support the event as needed.

• Existing connections or experience working with Community organizations is a bonus.

Please apply with a detailed resume. (Personal data relating to employment applications will be used for recruitment only)

Be part of the exciting AIA Carnival team and help create a memorable event for our community!