Our Mission   The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to inspire curiosity about, and enjoyment and understanding of, the visual arts by collecting, conserving, exhibiting, and interpreting works of art of outstanding quality and historical importance and is one of four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust.  The Museum operates two sites, the Getty Villa in Malibu, which exhibits its collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, and the Getty Center in Brentwood, which displays its collections of European art: Medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, drawings to 1900, and photography to the present day (including non-European works).  The Museum mounts approximately 25 temporary exhibitions a year across its two sites; maintains an annual permanent gallery improvement program and offers wide-ranging and ambitious programming for its visitors.   The Opportunity   The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks an experienced professional for Associate Registrar to secure images and reproduction rights for exhibition-related promotional and educational materials. Reporting to the Senior Registrar for Rights and Reproductions, the successful candidate will have 3-5 years licensing or registration experience and experience in negotiating rights for image reproduction. Additionally, they will have knowledge of different types of digital and photographic materials and imaging software, as well as experience with a collections management system and/or digital asset management systems.  A solid understanding of license agreements and copyright law plus strong administrative skills to handle paperwork and meet deadlines are a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with editorial and proofing experience preferred. Must be detailed-oriented, flexible, and able to work on several complex projects at once.

Maintains HVAC equipment, refrigeration equipment, specialty HVAC vaults, ice machines and kitchen equipment.

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) seeks a motivated, experienced archivist to work in in partnership and manage Special Collections processing and cataloging. The Manager  supervises and manages special collections processing and cataloging activities for art-related archival holdings and special formats, including rare photographs, prints, audiovisual and born-digital material, of artists, curators, collectors, dealers, educators, and scholars of a variety of cultures, ethnicities, races, and genders. Reports to the Head of Special Collections Management.   Located at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, the Getty Research Institute is dedicated to furthering knowledge and advancing awareness of the visual arts and their histories. Serving an international community of scholars and the interested public, the Getty Library is one of the largest art and architecture libraries in the world, with holdings of more than 1.5 million volumes and digital resources. Special Collections include rare books and journals, rare photographs, prints, and drawings dating from the 15th century to the present, architectural drawings and models, art multiples, film, audio and video recordings, digital content, and extensive archives and manuscript collections.   The position will be filled at the Archivist IV level.

Working under general supervision, oversees and monitors daily engineering operations of the BMS operators in the HVAC/BMS department.  This is a second shift position that may require weekend work.  

Under direction, supervises Grounds operations for assigned areas, including supervision and coordination of site labor, contractors, equipment, and supplies. Ensures appropriate documentation of operating policies and procedures required to maintain Getty landscape and site(s) at the expected level.   Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 Annually

Getty is one of the world’s prominent cultural and philanthropic organizations dedicated to the visual arts. Getty’s Investment Department manages a diversified portfolio of $8.5 billion in assets. We employ some of the top investment managers across all asset classes and have generated top quartile returns. We are seeking an Investment Associate to join our team of ten investment professionals.   The Investment Associate will be a key member of a three-person team that manages the Absolute Return, Private Credit, and Fixed Income asset classes. Principal duties will be to track, monitor, evaluate, and select investment funds and co-investments for inclusion in the portfolio. The Investment Analyst will also perform ad-hoc market and industry research and develop reports for the investment team and board.   Evaluating potential investment managers will require both quantitative and qualitative skills. The Analyst will be in charge of gathering, processing, and documenting a variety of data on investment managers, markets, and opportunities. The Associate will arrange and participate in meetings and calls with prospective investment managers and track steps and timelines in the due diligence process. The Associate will be the primary resource for portfolio analysis on these asset classes and will use a variety of tools to create performance reports. Domestic and International travel will be required.   Candidates should be familiar with a variety of hedge fund, private credit, private equity, and other alternative investment strategies; as well as traditional equity and fixed income markets.

At Getty Digital, we're re-imagining how we can use software to provide access to our collections and research.  We intend to provide a deeply connected, consistent experience for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts as they explore the complex information held across the Getty.   At Getty Digital we believe that the best software is built by teams with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We strive to provide an environment where all team members have the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the software we build and our overall vision.    We are looking for an engineering manager to join an existing team of software engineers focused on the narrative, interpretive, and visitor-focused experiences across the Getty.  This team is responsible for supporting and improving the core Getty.edu website, which includes exhibitions, digital publications, and other initiatives.  They also maintain Quire, Getty’s open-source digital publication platform.   As an engineering manager reporting to the Assistant Director, Software and UX, you’ll manage a team of five software engineers, empowering and supporting them in their work together to build software products.    This role is human-focused, with an emphasis on team dynamics, accountability, and priority-setting.  This is a hybrid role, with a current schedule of one day a week on-site at Getty’s fabulous campus in Los Angeles and the other days remote.   In this role, you’ll work closely with a product manager, content team, and our UX team.  Your primary task will be to keep the team productive and focused on the product roadmap, aligning engineering resources with the project schedule.  You’ll oversee day-to-day priorities, team oversight, work estimation, and task assignment, as well as overseeing the work of external consultants and developers as needed.  You’ll also manage team growth—helping existing staff grow, providing advice and support in their professional development, and managing hiring searches as positions become available.  This role will also help represent the work of the team outward—both within the organization and externally, showcasing Getty’s work in both software and cultural heritage.  You’ll also write code as time permits, often pair-programming or focusing on areas where you can use your expertise to make the team more effective.   Our primary software stack is Vue.js and Nuxt with occasional backend implementations in Python, Node, REST APIs, and custom search interfaces using Elasticsearch.  Our applications are hosted in AWS and built within Docker containers.  Our primary infrastructure tools are Github, CircleCI, Kubernetes, Jira, and Confluence.   The Getty is among the most prestigious cultural heritage organizations in the world, dedicated to furthering the study of the history of art. You will work on an amazing campus amongst fabulous art, architecture, and archives, collaborating with world-class scientists, curators, librarians, archivists, and academics.  We offer 4 weeks of vacation a year, every other Friday off, excellent benefits, and a very strong dedication to balancing work and personal life.

OUR MISSION   The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to inspire curiosity about, and enjoyment and understanding of, the visual arts by collecting, conserving, exhibiting, and interpreting works of art of outstanding quality and historical importance and is one of four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust.  The Museum operates two sites, the Getty Villa in Malibu, which exhibits its collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, and the Getty Center in Brentwood, which displays its collections of European art: Medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, drawings to 1900, and photography to the present day (including non-European works).  The Museum mounts approximately 25 temporary exhibitions a year across its two sites; maintains an annual permanent gallery improvement program and offers wide-ranging and ambitious programming for its visitors.   THE OPPORTUNITY   The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a qualified Mountmaker to join the Department of Antiquities Conservation located at the Getty Villa. Reporting to the Senior Conservator of Antiquities, and under minimal supervision, the ideal candidate will design and fabricate mounts for the display and storage of art objects. Undertakes material research and develops advanced knowledge of the safe display and housing of works of art. Collaborates with conservators by providing expertise and fabricating fixtures, supports during conservation treatments. Designs packing systems for traveling collection items and may install and deinstall objects in exhibitions and permanent galleries.

Getty is the world’s largest cultural and philanthropic organization dedicated to the visual arts. Getty’s Investment Department manages a diversified portfolio of $8.5 billion in investment assets. We are seeking an Operations Analyst to join our team.   The Investment Operations Analyst will report to the Investment Operations Manager. The operations team will provide analytical and operational assistance in managing the endowment portfolio across all asset classes: Public Equity, Fixed Income, Absolute Return, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Assets and Private Credit. The operations team will work in partnership with the investment team to develop accounting and financial processes, procedures, protocols and controls to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the investment function. This includes participating in operational due diligence and managing the on-boarding and monitoring of investments. The team will also be in charge of for gathering, organizing, and presenting data on investment performance and risk attributes with the goal of improving investment evaluation and selection.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Investment Officer, the Manager/Director of Investment Operations will provide oversight and management for the operational and analytical functions of the investment office. S/he will oversee an operations team that will collaborate with the investment team to develop accounting and financial processes, procedures, and controls to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Trust’s diversified portfolio.  The operations team will also be responsible for gathering, organizing, and presenting data on investment performance and risk attributes with the goal of improving investment decision making.  The Director of Investment Operations should be committed to and passionate about the Trust and its mission and should recognize and be excited about the opportunity to build a successful investment operations function, while contributing to the growth of the investment office.   Getty has engaged David Barrett Partners for this search. Interested, qualified persons should send their materials directly to gettyops@davidbarrettpartners.com. Only individuals who express interest in this way will be considered as part of this search.