Cultural & Literary Executive Sharjah Investment & Development Authority SHUROOQ

Posted 30+ days ago

Experience

3 - 6 Years

Monthly Salary

AED 9,000 - 12,000 ($2,431 - $3,241)

Job Location

Sharjah - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Bachelor of Arts(Arts&Humanities, Communication)

Nationality

Any Arab National

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Shape and deliver a dynamic calendar of literary and cultural experiences - readings, workshops, book

clubs, festivals that deepen community engagement, support emerging voices, and advance HoW’s

thought-leadership in the literary arts.

  • Program Curation: Develop and oversee at least six literary events per year (author talks, writing workshops, youth slams) aligned to HoW’s themes.

  • Partnership Development: Secure and manage collaborations with publishers, literary agents, and cultural institutions to amplify program reach.

  • Event Logistics: Coordinate all operational details - venue, technical setup, merchandising,

    staffing, for each literary program.

  • Content & Communications: Draft promotional copy, speaker briefs, and post-event reports; work with Marketing to maximize visibility.

  • Community Outreach: Grow the HoW book-club membership by 20% annually via targeted engagement and membership drives.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor’s in Literature, Cultural Studies, Communications, or related field.

  • 3-5 years in literary programming, community outreach, or event management.

  • Experience working with authors, publishers, or cultural nonprofits.

  • Storytelling Expertise - Crafts compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

  • Partnership Mindset - Cultivates and leverages external relationships for program enhancement.

  • Detail Orientation - Ensures flawless logistical execution and exceptional attendee experience.

  • Engagement Focus - Actively listens to community feedback and iterates programming accordingly.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Other

Department / Functional Area

  • Other

Keywords

  • Cultural Programs
  • Cultural Programming
  • Arts & Culture Executive
  • Literary Curator
  • Culture & Literature Specialist
  • Author Talks
  • Book Clubs
  • Community Engagement
  • Cultural Events
  • Literary Events
  • Literary Programs

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Sharjah Investment & Development Authority SHUROOQ

Ms. Eman - Sr. Executive Talent Acquisition

Sharjah PO Box 867 United Arab Emirates, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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