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We are seeking an experienced professional with expertise in the conservation and management of the built and urban heritage, including heritage of marginalized/underrepresented communities, to fill a four-year, limited-term position of Senior Project Specialist in the Getty Conservation Institute’s Buildings and Sites Department. As Senior Project Specialist, you will oversee projects—from visioning and designing to implementing and monitoring—aimed at addressing current conservation challenges of local, regional, and international relevance.
Responsible for a full range of horticultural tasks for the Getty Center and Getty Villa. Maintains horticulture management guidelines for Getty landscapes and implements fine horticultural techniques to increase landscape aesthetics. Engages with colleagues at all levels of the organization and provides expert guidance in maintenance and management of all Getty landscapes and gardens.
We are seeking a highly organized and communicative Planner Manager within the Capital Project team to support the early phases of project development, including concept, programming, and design. This role is ideal for someone with experience managing planning activities and coordinating diverse teams through the initial stages of project delivery.
The successful candidate will be responsible for scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder coordination across multiple projects. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to drive clarity in complex discussions are...
Getty seeks applications from innovative and forward-thinking individuals to join the Getty Research Institute’s (GRI) newly established Digital Stewardship and Metadata Optimization section within Special Collections Management as Metadata Strategies Specialist. Based in Los Angeles, the GRI is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of the visual arts and their histories. Serving an international community of scholars, the Research Library is one of the world’s largest art and architecture libraries, with holdings exceeding 1.5 million volumes. Our Special Collections encompass rare books and journals,...
Reporting to Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations, the Assistant Vice President for Facilities Operations and Capital Planning (AVP) provides visionary, strategic leadership in the planning, development, maintenance, utilization, and stewardship of Getty’s physical infrastructure and the teams responsible for this work. This role is central to supporting Getty’s mission as the best-resourced art institution in the world, especially in a moment of organizational change and new energy.
The AVP oversees the institution’s Engineering (Building Operations and Energy Management), Capital Program and Campus Planning, and Grounds and Landscape Architecture departments, leading a team...
Under the general direction of the Head of Procure to Pay, the Procurement Analyst serves as a data specialist and system administrator for various automated Procure to Pay Programs, including the Amazon Business Platform and the Procurement Card Program. Utilizes various reporting tools, PeopleSoft Purchasing Databases, and a multitude of tracking tools such as Excel and Power BI documents. Analyzes financial reporting tools, system needs, and user requests. Works with our Getty Digital team to assist in design, implementation, and maintenance of our reports and financial system solutions. Provides advice, guidance, and training to users. Performs other duties as assigned.
The Contracts Manager - Facilities Construction at Getty will oversee the review, drafting, and execution of construction-related contracts for Getty’s Facilities department. Reporting to the Head of Capital Projects, this role ensures compliance with institutional policies, California Public Contract Codes, and applicable regulations while assisting capital construction projects. The ideal candidate will bring a strong construction contracts background, experience in construction accounting, and familiarity with various contract delivery methods. A legal or real estate background is preferred to enhance contract negotiation and risk management.
Oversees and directs one or more teams to complete grounds maintenance activities. Assures standards for safety and workmanship are met. Assists Supervisor with planning, estimation, problem solving, labor coordination and reporting.
Maintains, repairs, inspects, installs and replaces plumbing systems, pipes, fittings and fixtures to maintain the heating, water, gas and drainage systems. Cuts, bends, threads and fits pipes with adjoining pipe assemblies. Repairs leaks and clears clogged drains. Installs sinks, showers, toilets, water heaters and related plumbing fixtures. May replace tile, replaster or paint walls through which holes have been made to gain access to plumbing. Interprets blueprints and works from sketches or verbal instructions. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Getty Publications is seeking a Design and Production Manager to lead our design and production team and oversee the development of a wide range of high-quality illustrated art books in the fields of art, photography, archaeology, architecture, conservation, cultural heritage, and the humanities. We publish approximately 25 to 30 books annually that result from or complement Getty exhibitions, research projects, collections, and archives. These publications, available in both print and digital formats, include exhibition catalogues, archival and collection-focused works, scholarly monographs, trade titles, and books for children and young adults.
As a key member of the Getty Publications team and...