Positions at Sharjah Museums

Archaeological, object, easel painting and works of art on paper
    conservators
Sharjah Museums

Short and long term conservation contracts

Sharjah Museums Department (SMD) is developing and expanding its
current museum service. Museums include archaeology, fine and
Islamic arts and calligraphy, local heritage and natural history.
Conservators are required for new museums and redevelopment
projects, collection surveys, training, and the development of
studios and workshops.

Initially archaeological, object, easel painting and works of art on
paper conservators are required.

Essential requirements include Arabic as a first language with good
written and spoken English, ability to work in a multicultural
organisation, flexibility, ability to work in a team an
independently and good communication skills working in a very busy
department. SMD aims to prepare Emiratis in aspects of care of
collections and conservation with the possibility that some may
continue their training abroad.

Please send CV's and letters of interest by email as above or post
to:

    Hazelle Page
    Collections Manager
    Sharjah Museums Department
    PO Box 39939
    Sharjah
    United Arab Emirates

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