Content Curator Admin

1st-jobs.com; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client is seeking a Content Curator to assist in conducting art exhibitions for Perfumery, Retail, Food & Beverage, Luxury goods, and Events Sponsorship. You will perform in-depth research on artifacts and art forms, display and store pieces properly, and ensure timely restoration.

The role also involves applying for grants and maintaining expense records. You will contribute findings to research journals, maintain accurate artwork records, and present information as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in History, Museology or a related field.
• Proven work experience in the Museum as a Curator or a similar position in the relevant Mediaindustry.
• Knowledge of various art forms.
• Excellent research and time management skills.
• Having a keen eye for detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable individual with strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Recording and maintaining necessary information about acquisitions
• Storing all pieces correctly
• Negotiating prices with the clients
• Requesting for grants to support research studies
• Hiring, training, and supervising staff members
• Showcasing the business at art exhibitions and other such events
• Scheduling restoration appointments whenever required
• Developing catalogs and instructional materials
• Applying for government grants
• Preparing and monitoring budget
• Contributing articles and promotional materials to websites and social media posts
• Addressing any inquiries from clients
• Writing and submitting exhibition proposals
• Maintaining a record of all artworks for authentication and identification purposes
• Contributing information in research journals and publications
• Contacting and negotiating with vendors for items such as statues, paintings, and sculptures
• Planning and developing new collections and display items
• Providing background information to clients and visitors about specific painting, sculptures and artifacts
• Conducting fundraising activities and events

Skills

Research

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Curatorial knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in History, Museology or related field

Job description

Our Client is in search of a Content Curator to help in conducting art exhibitions for Perfumery, Retail, Food & Beverage, Luxury goods, and Events Sponsorship.

Besides this, you should be able to conduct in-depth research to identify relevant information about artifacts and other art forms.

You should be able to display and store all pieces of art in proper order. Also, you should ensure ancient pieces are restored in a timely manner. Moreover, you should be able to apply for grants and maintain a record of all expenses.

As a Curator, you should be able to contribute your findings to research journals and publications. In addition to this, you should be able to keep updated and accurate records of artworks and present the same as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Recording and maintaining necessary information about acquisitions
• Storing all pieces correctly
• Negotiating prices with the clients
• Requesting for grants to support research studies
• Hiring, training, and supervising staff members
• Showcasing the business at art exhibitions and other such events
• Scheduling restoration appointments whenever required
• Developing catalogs and instructional materials
• Applying for government grants
• Preparing and monitoring budget
• Contributing articles and promotional materials to websites and social media posts
• Addressing any inquiries from clients
• Writing and submitting exhibition proposals
• Maintaining a record of all artworks for authentication and identification purposes
• Contributing information in research journals and publications
• Contacting and negotiating with vendors for items such as statues, paintings, and sculptures
• Planning and developing new collections and display items
• Providing background information to clients and visitors about specific painting, sculptures and artifacts
• Conducting fundraising activities and events

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in History, Museology or a related field
• Proven work experience in the Museum as a Curator or a similar position in the relevant Mediaindustry
• Knowledge of various art forms
• Excellent research and time management skills
• Having a keen eye for detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable individual with strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Good organizational and project management skills