Senior Collections Registrar & Museum Operations Lead

Sharjah Art Foundation; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in Sharjah is seeking an experienced Collections Registrar to manage and safeguard its art collection. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience with museum collections and logistics. Responsibilities include overseeing the Collection Management System, ensuring compliance with standards, and liaising with various stakeholders. This full-time role requires excellent organizational skills and proficiency in Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with museum collections, databases or conservation.
• Strong knowledge of Fine Art mediums and materials.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Collection Management System for the SAF Collection.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with institutional standards.
• Liaise with galleries, artists, and stakeholders for documentation.

Skills

Art management

Documentation

Logistics management

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art, Art History, Museum Studies or a related field

Job description

A leading cultural institution in Sharjah is seeking an experienced Collections Registrar to manage and safeguard its art collection. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience with museum collections and logistics. Responsibilities include overseeing the Collection Management System, ensuring compliance with standards, and liaising with various stakeholders. This full-time role requires excellent organizational skills and proficiency in Arabic and English.