Program Assistant

The J. Paul Getty Trust

United States, California, Los Angeles

1200 Getty Center Drive (Show on map)

September 09, 2022

Program Assistant

Requisition Number

2022-3976

Type

Regular Full-Time

Position Status

Getty Center

Program/Department

Foundation - 1045-Grants Programming

Category

Professional/Managerial

Salaried/Hourly

Salaried

Targeted Hiring Range

$50,724 - $63,410 Annually

Salary

Commensurate with experience and internal equity

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at Getty

Getty believes diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion are essential to our excellence and to the execution of our mission. The Getty community values differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

The Getty Foundation fulfills the philanthropic mission of the Getty Trust 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 discipline, promotes the interdisciplinary practice of conservation, increases access to museum and archival collections, and develops current and future leaders in the visual arts.

The Program Assistant will provide programmatic assistance to Senior Program Officer responsible for national and international grant initiatives in conservation of art, architecture, and cultural heritage from grant development to application review and approval, and grant monitoring through grant closure.

This is one of two Program Assistant positions available. To view the other position, please refer to requisition no. 2022-3977. Please note there are slightly different qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities for each position.

A writing sample is required to apply for this position. Please either include a link or attach a one-page writing sample (such as blog posts, reviews, social media postings, essays, etc.) to the end of your resume before uploading.

Major Job Responsibilities

Job duties include:

Tracking of grant applications from initial development through review and award process;

Drafting of grant recommendations;
Corresponding with grantees;
Monitoring grant reports, including budgets;
Updating data in digital content management systems;
Supporting research for new and existing grant initiatives;
Evaluating grant projects and initiatives;

May also include working on internship programs, including review committee and intern events.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Art, Architectural History, Cultural Heritage, or related field
Masters in Art History, Cultural History, or related field preferred
Minimum three years' work experience in a non-profit cultural or educational organization

Requirement

All employees must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. Exemptions from this requirement as a reasonable accommodation due to medical contraindication, disability, or sincerely held religious belief or practice will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated interest in art or architectural history, art conservation, or cultural heritage
Experience in a non-profit education or arts setting
Highly organized and detail oriented
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Excellent writing ability
Research and project management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, consultants, and grantees
Experience with organizing information into one or more databases, content management, digital or electronic systems
Ability to work effectively in team settings as well as independently
Reading knowledge of a foreign language a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.