Gallery Administrator
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About the Role
The Museum/Gallery Administrator is responsible for overseeing daily administrative operations, supporting exhibitions and events, coordinating with artists, visitors, suppliers, and stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the museum or gallery.
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Job Summary
The Museum/Gallery Administrator is responsible for overseeing daily administrative operations, supporting exhibitions and events, coordinating with artists, visitors, suppliers, and stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the museum or gallery.
The role combines administration, customer service, event coordination, and financial support duties.
Key Responsibilitiesadministrative Duties
- Manage daily office operations and administrative activities.
- Maintain records, databases, contracts, permits, and correspondence.
- Prepare reports, meeting minutes, and presentations.
- Handle telephone, email, and visitor inquiries professionally.
- Coordinate schedules, appointments, and meetings.
Exhibition & Event Support
- Assist in planning and organizing exhibitions, art shows, and cultural events.
- Coordinate with artists, curators, contractors, and suppliers.
- Monitor exhibition timelines and logistics.
- Support exhibition setup, opening events, and public programs.
Visitor & Customer Service
- Welcome visitors and provide information about exhibitions and programs.
- Manage ticketing, bookings, and visitor records when applicable.
- Address visitor feedback and inquiries.
Financial & Procurement Support
- Process purchase requests, quotations, and purchase orders.
- Track operational expenses and budgets.
- Assist with invoicing, payments, and financial documentation.
- Coordinate with finance and procurement departments.
Marketing & Communications
- Support social media updates and promotional activities.
- Maintain mailing lists and communication with stakeholders.
- Assist in preparing newsletters, brochures, and event announcements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Arts Management, Museum Studies, Marketing, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of administrative experience (museum, gallery, cultural institution, or hospitality experience preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Experience with event coordination is an advantage.
Skills Required
- Administration and office management
- Project coordination
- Customer service
- Budget monitoring
- Record management
- Vendor and stakeholder coordination
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Pay: From AED3,000.00 per day
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dubai
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