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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

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

Major Job Responsibilities

Conducts research in the special collections and contributes to the conceptual development of a project by organizing/creating documentation of found materials, such as bibliographies, searching for and ordering texts, writing literature reviews, researching vitas and publications of established scholars in the field, etc
Requests images for exhibitions and/or publications; researches and obtains art and image permissions
Proofreads, edits, and translates as needed
Assists with creation of project websites and PowerPoint presentations
May assist with an exhibition-related publication by communicating with authors, updating essay drafts, copy editing essays, assisting editors in checking page proofs, proofing indexes, etc
May assist with exhibition-related programming
Assists with exhiition label copy

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in art history or related field; Master’s degree preferred
0-2 years research experience (education may be considered)

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

Strong organizational skills
Ability to shoot and organize working images as part of research process
Demonstrates interest in the topic of “Art and Technology”
Strong communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
Ability to build relationships, work in partnership with others, and work on teams
Ability to set and meet deadlines for oneself
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software suites preferred; excellent computer skills

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.