Event and Tour Coordinator (Saudi Only) - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)



Event and Tour Coordinator (Saudi Only)

Competitive Tax-free Salary



King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is an international graduate-level, merit-based research university located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. Our state-of-the-art campus, globally renowned faculty and brand new facilities come together to provide the ideal setting for significant, high-impact research. KAUST is dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement in the Kingdom that will also benefit the region and the world.



The Museum is looking for an Event and Tour Coordinator this role will be educating visitors and guests on Islamic history of science and technology and the relationship this has to King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Provide individual and group tours, coordinate and facilitate logistics reservations for schools and other groups and prepare promotional materials as directed by the Head of Operations.



Key responsibilities include:

• Greet visitors and introduce them to KAUST Museum and any rules associated with visitors.

• Provide visitors with guided tours of the Museum sharing history of Islamic Science and Technology through the exhibits and interactive displays.

• Demonstrate to visitors how to use interactive displays in the museum.

• Contact museum technician for any technical problems.

• Contribute to the development and release of promotional materials to the general and selected public.

• Help with special events.

• Involve in promoting the museum service and being enthusiastic about it.

• Remain current in understanding and knowledge of the link between KAUST Museum and the University with Visitors

• Coordinates reservations for group visitors from schools and community and with other KAUST departments.



To be successful within this role you must have:

• Bilingual in Arabic and English. Multilingual preferred.

• Microsoft office

• Up to 3 years of related experience or similar role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Public Relations, Science or Technology is preferred or other area as related.



To be considered for this exciting role, please visit our website and apply directly through the careers page. All applications must be submitted through this site for consideration.



Museum:

The Museum celebrates the contributions of Muslim scholars to science and technology during the first Golden Age of Islam from the 650 to 1650. These Muslim scholars include amongst them the great scientists, inventors, engineers, mathematicians and teachers of that time, such as Jabir ibn Hayyan, Abbas bin Firnas, al-Kindi, al-Razi, al-Jazari and Taqi al-Din. The Museum demonstrates how their contributions shaped the world as we know it today and how their pioneering work laid the foundation for modern civilization. The benefits of their work are all around us today.









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Job Details

Date Posted:	2014-03-17
Job Location:	Jeddah , Saudi Arabia
Job Role:	Education/Training
Company Industry:	Education, Training, and Library

Preferred Candidate

Career Level:

Mid Career

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Date Posted: March 17, 2014 at 09:04PM

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Event and Tour Coordinator (Saudi Only) - King Abdullah University of Science and Technology