Part-time Administration Assistant, External Affairs
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Hong Kong Jockey Club, founded in 1884, is a world-class racing club dedicated to societal betterment. It operates a unique integrated business model encompassing racing, membership, responsible sports wagering, lottery, and extensive charity and community contributions. Through this model, the Club generates significant economic and social value, supporting the HKSAR Government in its efforts against illegal gambling.
The Division: Corporate Affairs
The Corporate Affairs (CA) Division plays a crucial role in strengthening The Hong Kong Jockey Club's strategic development and positioning. This is achieved by engaging key stakeholders across Hong Kong and the Mainland, alongside maintaining efficient and effective corporate communications, thereby reinforcing the Club's standing as a premier racing and charity organization.
The Job: Part-time Administration Assistant, External Affairs
As a Part-time Administration Assistant, External Affairs, you will be instrumental in supporting the Corporate Affairs team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the implementation of youth sports programme activities.
- Providing essential clerical support to the team.
About You
The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- Tertiary education or a higher diploma in a relevant field such as Sports Science, Physical Education, Event Management, or Business Administration.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in administrative support, event implementation support, or a similar role, with a preference for experience within sizable organisations.
- Hands-on proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese.
- A genuine enjoyment of sports and a background in a sports-related subject are preferred.
- An outgoing personality and a willingness to work outdoors.
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and public holidays as required.
Key skills/competency
- Administrative Support
- Clerical Assistance
- Event Coordination
- Youth Sports Programs
- MS Office Proficiency
- Bilingual Communication (English & Chinese)
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Outdoor Work
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
How to Get Hired at The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Research The Hong Kong Jockey Club's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, focusing on their commitment to community and sports.
- Tailor your resume for administrative excellence: Highlight specific achievements in clerical support, event coordination, and project assistance, especially for youth sports programs or large organizations.
- Showcase your bilingual communication skills: Emphasize your proficiency in both English and Chinese, as this is a key requirement for the Part-time Administration Assistant role at HKJC.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Practice articulating experiences that demonstrate your organizational skills, adaptability to outdoor work, willingness to work flexible hours, and passion for sports.
- Connect with current employees: Utilize LinkedIn to network with individuals in similar administrative or external affairs roles within The Hong Kong Jockey Club for insights.
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