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The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) is seeking a Project Archivist II to fill a four-year, limited-term post. Reporting to the GCI Manager of Research Services, you will implement protocols for organizing the GCI’s past, current and future project materials in all formats, according to archival best practices and Getty Institutional Archives standards. As an example, materials may document GCI field projects at cultural heritage sites around the world and may include project planning briefs, scientific research results, condition assessments, conservation treatments, environmental monitoring data, photographs, site protection planning, training records, publications, evaluation reports, and other items that illustrate the development, evolution, and history of the projects.

 

About Us
The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) is dedicated to improving the conservation of the world’s cultural heritage—its art objects, museum collections, historic buildings, and archaeological sites. We are located at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, and our work often takes us to heritage sites across the globe including locations in South America, Asia, and the Middle East, where we work in partnership with heritage professionals from the region. Our staff come from diverse disciplines including architecture, archaeology, conservation, information science, chemistry, engineering, operations and business management, and communications.

 

This job will be based in our office at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. It will begin in the office full-time and the opportunity to request a telework schedule may be available after an initial period of training and orientation and will be discussed and approved by your supervisor. Typically, staff with approved telework schedules at the Getty Conservation Institute are in the office more than half of the time.

• Bring leadership to the Getty Conservation Institute’s (GCI) internal archiving efforts to ensure that materials will serve as lasting records of project activities and will be accessible to cultural heritage professionals going forward.
• All work will be done in collaboration with Getty’s Institutional Archives department (which is responsible for documenting Getty’s activities as an international cultural and philanthropic organization), as well as colleagues from multidisciplinary project teams at the GCI.
• Use thorough knowledge of current records and archives principles and theory, as well as professional judgment and pragmatism, to define workflows, procedures, and standards.
• Drive archiving activities at the GCI and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Create finding aids for GCI project materials in accordance with national and Getty Institutional Archives standards. This will involve performing appraisal, arrangement, description, and basic preservation activities on records in all media formats and will use ArchivesSpace, Media Management, digital forensic tools, and metadata embedding software.
• Determine public accessibility/availability of GCI project records and maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
• Ensure materials are organized and transferred to Getty’s Institutional Archives department.
• In all activities, ensure the long-term preservation and retrievability of the GCI’s intellectual assets, including digitized, born-digital, and traditional assets using the guidelines established by Getty’s Institutional Archives department.
• May supervise one staff person, who will also process materials according to established procedures and archival best practices.
• Your participation in professional development opportunities is encouraged and supported through on-the-job learning, specialized training courses, and participation in professional meetings and workshops.

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school with a focus on archives or records management and a minimum of 2 years of professional experience with archives and/or records management in a cultural heritage or educational setting.

• Advanced knowledge of archival standards and records management principles and practices
• Advanced knowledge of digital preservation issues
• Ability to meet deadlines and apply policies and procedures consistently
• Project management experience
• Ability to foster productive working relationships and drive work forward
• Detail-oriented
• Able to set priorities, juggle competing demands, and manage multiple commitments at the highest level
• Outstanding analytical, writing, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills
• Ability to work well in team-based and self-directed work environments
• General knowledge of the field of conservation of cultural property is a benefit
• Competent with ArchivesSpace, Media Management, digital forensic tools, and metadata embedding software.

 

All candidates must apply online. Please be prepared to upload your cover letter and resume when prompted to do so by the online application system. Candidates who successfully complete the online application process will receive an automated message via email. If you have questions about this position or the recruiting process, please write to gcistaffing@getty.edu.

 

The deadline for applications is May 8, 2024.

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

 

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities

 

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.  

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