Arts Education & Outreach Lead — UAE Community Engagement

Black Pearl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Education and Outreach Manager to shape year-round cultural programmes and major events across the UAE. The role focuses on expanding access to the arts and increasing participation among children, students, emerging and national artists, and the wider community.

The Manager will lead strategy, programming, partnerships, and evaluation to drive impact, sustainability, and inclusivity in arts education across the UAE, reporting to senior leadership

Responsibilities

• Education & Outreach Strategy: Develop and implement budgets, objectives, and plans for education and outreach initiatives across the UAE.
• Artistic Programming & Community Engagement: Integrate educational activities into events, arrange workshops and talks with artists.
• Program Development & Delivery: Lead planning, delivery, and evaluation of education and outreach programs, managing timelines and resources.
• Partnerships & Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain partnerships with schools, cultural institutions, and community groups.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish KPIs, gather feedback, and report progress to executive management.
• Department & Team Management: Oversee department operations, supervise staff, and implement policies.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination & Innovation: Collaborate with Marketing, Programming, Legal and other teams to ensure effective delivery and accessibility.

Job description

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Education and Outreach Manager to shape year-round cultural programmes and major events across the UAE. The role focuses on expanding access to the arts and increasing participation among children, students, emerging and national artists, and the wider community.

The Manager will lead strategy, programming, partnerships, and evaluation to drive impact, sustainability, and inclusivity in arts education across the UAE, reporting to senior leadership