Senior Curator, World Culture & Museums

Saudi Aramco; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco's King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) seeks a seasoned Curator of Art and Culture to develop, manage, and interpret exhibitions, collections, and cultural initiatives that present art as a living tradition.

You will lead research, scholarship, and educational programs, build international partnerships, supervise multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and travel for research and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level in art history, museum studies, or related field.
• Strong English communication and public speaking skills.
• Experience curating exhibitions and managing museum programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and interpret permanent, temporary, inaugural, and traveling exhibitions.
• Collaborate with Ithra teams to plan and deliver projects and programs.
• Oversee collection management and long-term loans and installations.
• Conduct scholarly research and publish exhibition catalogues and related content.
• Develop educational programs and public engagement initiatives.
• Represent Ithra at conferences and build international partnerships.
• Manage contracts and external designers and service providers.

Skills

English fluency

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Research

Education

Bachelor in Art/Art History/Museum Studies

Masters or PhD preferred

Job description

Saudi Aramco's King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) seeks a seasoned Curator of Art and Culture to develop, manage, and interpret exhibitions, collections, and cultural initiatives that present art as a living tradition.

You will lead research, scholarship, and educational programs, build international partnerships, supervise multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and travel for research and acquisitions.