Senior Staff Assistant

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) is looking for two Senior Staff Assistants to provide administrative support for our Communications and Dissemination department. The Senior Staff Assistants will help with day-to-day office operations for the department, which includes our Digital Content team, Publications program, newsletter, residential scholars and internships program, and library, archival, and research services.

The Senior Staff Assistants will be based in our office at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. The jobs will begin in the office full-time and the opportunity to request a telework schedule may be available after an initial period of training and orientation and will be discussed and approved by your supervisor. Typically, staff with approved telework schedules at the Getty Conservation Institute are in the office more than half of the time.

About Us
The Getty Conservation Institute is dedicated to improving the conservation of the world's cultural heritage-its art objects, museum collections, historic buildings, and archaeological sites. We are located at the Getty Center in Los Angeles, and our work often takes our staff to heritage sites across the globe including locations in Europe, South America, Asia, and the Middle East, where we work in partnership with heritage professionals from the region. Our staff come from diverse disciplines including architecture, archaeology, conservation, information science, chemistry, engineering, operations and business management, and communications.

As a Senior Staff Assistant in the Communications and Dissemination department, you will:

* Maintain calendars, schedule and coordinate meetings, and confirm appointments for department staff, as well as assist in the organization of departmental meetings
* Arrange meeting locations, audio-visual equipment, parking, and catering for staff and consultants, as needed
* Schedule, organize, and assist with panel discussions and meetings of advisory boards and other experts, both at the Getty Center and other locations, within the United States and internationally
* Make business travel and conference-registration arrangements for department staff, as needed, and prepare expense reports in accordance with Getty policies and procedures
* Assist with the preparation of budget materials. Track and monitor expenses across multiple project budgets
* Assist in the administration of contracts for conference organizers, authors/writers, editors, abstractors, indexers, etc. Enter contract requests in Getty's financial system, and act as a liaison to Getty's centralized procurement department to provide information and resolve issues for timely finalization of contracts. Correspond with consultants, as needed, about the status of their contracts. Process invoices, in accordance with Getty procedures, track invoices and payments
* Assist colleagues in the collection of data and materials for reports, special projects, budgets, etc.
* Maintain electronic files and records according to our Digital Data Policies and Procedures
* Compose a variety of correspondence and route incoming mail for the department
* Proofread correspondence, proposals, and other materials for department staff
* Answer phones, take messages, and provide routine information to callers
* Oversee office supply inventories and initiate supply orders
* Serve as a resource to others on Getty policies and procedures
* May support research services staff by performing basic bibliographic searching and routine library fulfillment and collection maintenance activities
* May maintain and update mailing lists, request permissions and/or licenses for texts, photos, and illustrations
* May support the intake process for book manuscripts by renaming and organizing files, checking file for completeness, comparing word counts for manuscripts against book proposals, organizing illustration logs and image files
* May distribute newly published GCI books to staff, contributors, and project partners
* May support the GCI's presence at conferences, by maintaining the inventory of conference goods; arranging for shipping of materials to conference sites; and on occasion, staffing our exhibit booth, providing information on GCI's projects and activities
* Other duties as assigned

As part of the GCI Communications and Dissemination department, you will contribute to the planning of departmental goals and priorities, and collaborate with colleagues on departmental activities. Your participation in professional development opportunities is encouraged and supported through on-the-job learning, specialized training courses, and participation in professional meetings and workshops.

High school diploma/GED; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 3-4 years related experience

* Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications
* Demonstrated ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills
* Ability to prioritize and multitask in a dynamic environment
* Attention to detail

All candidates must apply online. Please be prepared to upload your cover letter and resume when prompted to do so by the online application system. Candidates who successfully complete the online application process will receive an automated message via email. If you have questions about this position or the recruiting process, please write to gcistaffing@getty.edu.

The deadline for applications is March 4, 2025

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
• 403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan - with up to 5% Getty Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.