Assistant Curator

Sharjahart; Sharjah; On-site; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

Sharjahart is looking for a full-time Exhibition Coordinator based in Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates. This role requires managing exhibition budgets, coordinating with external collaborators, and overseeing communication and materials for exhibitions. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in fine arts or humanities, with significant experience in related fields. The position involves varied hours including occasional evening or weekend work and offers the opportunity to engage with a wide range of cultural projects.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in related fields with extensive experience.
• Proficiency in managing exhibitions and external communications.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets for exhibitions.
• Coordinate with external collaborators.
• Write and collate exhibition texts and materials.
• Organize tours and communication for exhibitions.

Skills

Experience in managing exhibition budgets

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of fine arts and humanities

Education

Master’s degree in fine arts, humanities, or social studies with 5+ years of experience

Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, humanities, or social studies with 8+ years of experience

Job description

Reporting to: Head of Curatorial
Job Location: Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Expected Starting Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: The job is open until filled

Roles and Responsiblities

• Monitor and maintain the project budget of exhibitions or projects assigned by Team Head (collectively “Exhibition”) by obtaining estimates, processing invoices, maintaining budget files (digital and physical), keeping expense reports while liaising with the Accounts Team and under supervision of Team Head.
• Perform the role of main contact for Exhibition for external collaborators—including curators, artists, lenders, collaborators and professionals—and coordinate all follow-through of the Exhibition with external collaborators—including agreements, research, production, installation, communication and travel.
• Research loans and administer loan requests, and coordinate with Operations team to ensure the safe loan and exhibit of the work.
• Write and/or edit, and collate interpretive texts in relation to the Exhibition—including exhibition introductions, work descriptions, biographies—in close conversation with curators and artists and under supervision of Team Head; communicate and coordinate with other teams in the Foundation for all published texts and images, on- and off-line.
• Compile information for guidebook, wall label, wall text, website, Guide briefing kits and where applicable; maintain Exhibition checklist, loan list, guest list, and any other material or database pertaining to the realization and management of the Exhibition.
• Manage trainees, interns and other freelance employees
• Coordinate with all other departments of the Foundation regarding Exhibition so that necessary information is shared in a timely and clear manner within the Foundation.
• Assist in pairing Exhibitions with other projects of the Foundation—including Learning and Research, Film, Music, Performance and Collections.
• Organise any necessary invited committees and/or advisory groups and coordinate with invited individuals as necessary.
• Assist in touring Exhibitions to external institutions.
• Coordinate with Comms on publicity and marketing angles and provide necessary material for press releases; do press interviews as necessary.
• Coordinate with Hospitality and Guest Relations to host guests and make certain their needs are met; assist with private views and Exhibition tours as necessary; attend any relevant events (openings, VIP dinners, meetings, etc) where appropriate.
• Represent SAF at public events, meetings and networking on behalf of SAF.
• Maintain files and correspondence as well as archiving past Exhibition files.
• Report to Team Head on a regular basis.
• Any other task that the Team Head deems necessary.

Required Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Master’s degree in fine arts, humanities, or social studies with 5+ years of experience in related fields; OR Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, humanities, or social studies with 8+ years of experience in related fields

Conditions of Work

The role is a full-time position based in Sharjah, with working hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Thursday, and occasional evening or weekend work as needed.