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As part of the Special Collections Management (SCM) department at the Getty Research Institute (GRI), and under the direction of the Project Manager Specialist, the limited-term Project Manager will develop and implement projects in support of the preservation and public access of the acclaimed Johnson Publishing Company (JPC) Archive. Co-owned with Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), the JPC Archive is one of the most significant collections relating to 20th-century Black America. Containing over 4 million photographs, 5,000 magazines, 10,000 audio and visual recordings, and 200 boxes of business records, this vast resource will be a foundation for research, training, publications, interpretive programming, and digital access projects.

 

The Project Manager will work with colleagues from the GRI, other Getty programs and departments including Getty Digital, Smithsonian National Museum of African American Heritage and Culture (NMAAHC), and Smithsonian Office of Digital Transformation (ODT) on a project that encompasses five components: archival processing, conservation, digitization, metadata enhancement and digital preservation and access. The Project Manager will liaise with teams in three locations to monitor project timelines, scheduling and leading cross-departmental meetings, managing project documentation, submitting procurement requisitions, preparing reports and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. The Project Manager will contribute to the planning and implementation of the JPC Archive website and related programming and events. In addition, as a full-time contributor to the JPC Archive, the successful candidate will also be asked to contribute to and/or support the metadata development, research and public presentation components of this initiative. 

 

**Note: This is an 18-month limited term position.

• Supports development and maintenance of project management tools and documentation, including budgets, schedules, work plans, evaluations and reports
• Facilitates project communication, including preparing regular updates and updating project management tools
• Collaborates on vendor contacts and procurement requisitions, including managing shipping of archival materials
• Compiles, presents and distributes project information and status reports
• Applies established standards and best practices in the research and creation of metadata in accordance with guidelines and processes determined by the GRI’s JPC Archive Manager

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; specialization in photography, media studies or MLIS preferred
• 2-5 years as a project manager
• Experience working in cultural institutions with photography collections; archives and libraries preferred

• Strong skills in project management
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
• Knowledge of African American history and culture preferred
• Knowledge of archives and digitization processes preferred

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.