Senior Museum Collection Specialist

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Senior Museum Collection Specialist (26001398)Job Description Senior Museum Collection Specialist - (26001398) Job Description Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and processes related to collections and artifacts, including storage, classification, and display methods.Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and operational plan for the exhibition and collections. Supervise the documentation of all museum collections and artifacts, including those at heritage sites and archaeological sites, whether manually, digitally, or through digital photography, and update the relevant database according to best practices and standards.Take all necessary measures for the preservation, storage, and handling of collections and artifacts. Conduct periodic inventories and catalogs of collections and artifacts. Conduct research to update museum and archaeological collections and artifacts, including works of art, for inclusion in the collections. Preparing and implementing photographic coverage of collections and holdings, and organizing exhibitions to showcase them. Presenting creative ideas, initiatives, and modern methods that help display collections and holdings according to the best international standards and practices. Working to develop the necessary conservation and research capabilities for the holdings. Preparing and implementing a program for periodic preventive and corrective maintenance of holdings and collections. Coordinating with the relevant department to develop exhibition programs and events aimed at raising awareness of the collections and holdings. Building a strong network of relationships to enhance partnerships with individuals who own collections of art and archaeological artifacts for display in museums. Planning and implementing visual, audio, and interactive elements for displaying collections and holdings Qualifications A bachelor's degree in conservation and restoration, engineering, historical 6 years or more of relevant work experience. Job Category: ArcheologyAdvertiser: Dubai CultureEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National) Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 07/07/2026Unposting Date: 21/08/2026

A bachelor's degree in conservation and restoration, engineering, historical [field], and 6 years or more of relevant work experience.

Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and processes related to collections and artifacts, including storage, classification, and display methods. Prepare the annual budget and operational plan for the exhibition and collections. Supervise documentation of all museum collections and artifacts (including at heritage sites and archaeological sites) manually, digitally, or via digital photography, and update the database according to best practices. Ensure preservation, storage, and handling of collections and artifacts. Conduct periodic inventories and catalogs. Conduct research to update collections for inclusion. Prepare and implement photographic coverage and organize exhibitions. Present creative ideas and modern methods for displaying collections to international standards. Develop conservation and research capabilities. Implement a program for periodic preventive and corrective maintenance. Coordinate with departments to develop exhibition programs and events. Build networks for partnerships with collectors and owners of artifacts for display. Plan and implement visual, audio, and interactive elements for displays.