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...

The Scholars Program at the Getty Research Institute (GRI) seeks highly motivated graduate students to join our team of Research Assistants. These part-time positions support the research, publication, exhibitions, and other activities of scholars at the Getty Center in Brentwood and the Getty Villa in Pacific Palisades.   Candidates who specialize in the art and visual cultures of all periods and regions are encouraged to apply. We are currently seeking to fill two part-time positions; one position will be dedicated to a candidate with a specialty in archaeology and the ancient world.

Drafts existing conditions and prepares proposed plans and elevations for interior projects. Duties will include drawing up building plan and modifying designs throughout the project’s development. Coordinates with other Getty departments to incorporate their systems’ needs, such as Getty Digital and Getty Security. Gathers design requirements and specifications. Reviews shop drawing submittals and provides comments. Tracks projects’ early phases from concept through construction documents.

Supports curator, scholar, or other scholarly staff by facilitating their research and/or assisting with their research projects, exhibitions or publications. Assists curator by facilitating their research and/or assisting with their research projects, exhibitions or publications.  

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) seeks a highly organized, personable, proactive, and flexible Project/Administrative Assistant III to join the Getty Library's 2-person administrative team. The GRI is dedicated to furthering knowledge and advancing understanding of the visual arts and their various histories through its expertise, active collecting program, public programs, institutional collaborations, exhibitions, publications, digital services, and residential scholars programs. Among the world’s premier art libraries, the Getty Library and its Special Collections include over 1.5 million volumes, vast archival resources, and digital resources serve a large international community of...

The Museum Store Associate supports the Getty Villa Museum Store as a professional and outgoing sales associate. Operates a POS system, applies basic computer skills, handles money, and communicates effectively with visitors. Demonstrates knowledge of current museum exhibits, store merchandise and museum layout.

The Getty seeks a Senior Budget Analyst to play a key role in budget development, forecasting and financial analysis for Auxiliary Services.  Providing accounting and financial management assistance to Auxiliar departments, the incumbent has oversight of budgets and is in charge of the coordination, analysis, forecasting, and reporting of overall budgets. This position prepares the annual budgets based upon actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenues, estimated expense reports, Purchase Orders, and other factors. The position analyzes and prepares quarterly budget forecasts, along with detailed commentary, for senior management that project estimated expenses and revenue against annual budget targets. The...

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...

Provides various administrative assistance functions for the GRI Associate Director of Collections & Discovery, focusing on the Paul Revere Williams, Black Portraitures and Kerry James Marshall projects. Responsibilities may include creating and editing communications, documents, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, scheduling, coordinating meetings or events, and assisting with travel arrangements.