Applies paint, lacquer or other coating onto a variety of surfaces and materials, including walls, woodwork, fixtures, metal, Woodstock or fabricated items using a brush or spray gun. Uses hand scraper, wire brush, sandpaper or turpentine to clean surfaces and prepare for painting or retouching. Scrapes old paint from surfaces and places putty or filler in nail holes and cracks. Mixes colors, oils, thinners and other paint ingredients to obtain proper color or consistency.

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,...

The Getty Conservation Institute’s (GCI) postdoctoral fellowship is a two-year program designed to provide recent PhDs with experience in chemistry and other physical or material sciences with experience in conservation science. The 2026-2028 Postdoctoral Fellow will be an integral part of the GCI Science’s

The Getty Foundation seeks an experienced arts professional to serve as the full-time Program Officer leading grantmaking for PST ART, the signature Southern California-wide celebration of visual art that has become the largest art event in the United States.   The Foundation and PST ART   The Foundation fulfills Getty’s philanthropic mission by supporting individuals and institutions committed to advancing the greater understanding and preservation of the visual arts in Los Angeles and throughout the world. Through strategic grant initiatives, the Foundation strengthens art history as a global...

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...

The Head of Institutional Procurement, Contract Services and Accounts Payable plans, directs and manages the central procurement activities of Getty, including its four programs incorporating ways to reduce costs, provide a high level of customer service, streamline processes (i.e., best practices, software enhancements), and serves as a liaison to vendors, contractors and Getty management.   The Head of Institutional Procurement must bring a collaborative and forward-thinking, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong grasp of how to balance institutional needs with efficiency and innovation. This role requires someone who can operate within a complex, approval-heavy environment and...

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.