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The Getty Research Institute seeks a full-time Library Assistant II. There are two positions open, and both are limited-term (36 months). These positions are focused on processing the library of art historian Robert Farris Thompson, one of the foremost scholars of the artistic and linguistic ties and continuities within the African Diaspora and Afro-Atlantic world. The library consists of between 5,000 and 7,000 volumes, covering a wide range of topics involving Thompson’s interests and research. The Library Assistants will work under limited supervision and in partnership with other catalogers and archivists to sort and catalog the collection according to library standards and best...
The J. Paul Getty Trust (“Getty”) is a leading international cultural and arts institution based in Los Angeles. The Trust is comprised of four distinct Programs: the Getty Conservation Institute , the Getty Foundation , the Getty Research Institute , and the J. Paul Getty Museum . These four Programs work independently and collaboratively to preserve and present the world’s cultural heritage through their collections, exhibitions,...
Are you interested in helping to create web experiences that showcase some of the best art and art scholarship in the world? Getty Digital is looking for a Senior Digital Content Designer to join our team. We’re looking for a collaborative problem-solver to provide content-design expertise across the Getty as part of the Digital Visitor Experience division. The Content Designer will work with internal stakeholders and organizational partners to design and deliver end-to-end product flows, frameworks, and content models to share and showcase the Getty’s work.
As part of the Human Resources team, the Leave Administrator (LA) will report to the Associate Director, Human Resources and work closely with HR Specialists, HR Coordinators and Getty’s in-house employment counsel. The LA will manage all aspects of the employee leave of absence processes, including the administration of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California state-specific leaves, and other company-specific leave policies, in addition to coordinating with Getty’s Risk/Insurance department on workers’ compensation leaves. The role requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge of all government and state regulations and laws, outstanding communication, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information...
At Getty Digital, we're re-imagining how we use data, software, and systems to provide a deeply linked and consistent experience for staff, scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts as they explore the rich and complex information held across the organization. You will play a central role in our digital preservation program in an environment dedicated to collaboration and continuous improvement.
This is a four-year limited-term position to temporarily expand our team during Getty’s strategic digital transformation initiative.
The Getty Research Institute is seeking a research assistant who will assist the associate director with facilitating research, organizing convenings with GRI stakeholders, and interpretive programming. The ideal candidate will be a graduate student with experience in archival management and preservation with diverse research experience. Field of specialization is open.
We are seeking a skilled engineer to deliver Azure and Microsoft Windows Server technical expertise and solutions to our teams at The Getty. In this role, you will work in partnership with various teams to provide recommendations, troubleshoot issues, and implement standards and solutions. You will manage both cloud-based and on-premise systems and services, assisting in the deployment of applications and services. You will be instrumental in projects to replace ERP and ITSM systems, and implement a Cloud roadmap. Additionally, you will oversee existing and emerging technologies and policies to develop scalable solutions.
The J. Paul Getty Museum is seeking the next Associate Director for Exhibitions reporting to the Director of the Museum and is a member of the Museum’s Senior Management Team. They are responsible for the Museum’s Departments of Exhibitions, Registration, Design, and Preparations. In addition to all other museum departments, they also collaborate closely with colleagues across the Getty Trust at both Museum sites, including those in Development, Communications, Publications, Facilities, Visitor Services, and Security.
Provides skilled plant engineering services by applying technical expertise to equipment, systems and controls.
The Curatorial department of the Getty Research Institute (GRI) is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to assist the curator of rare books and early modern manuscripts by conducting research, writing and general assistance related to exhibitions, acquisitions, publications, and presentations.