What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at The Getty?
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.
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
Please include your resume, cover letter, and a one-page writing sample (such as blog posts, reviews, social media posts, essays, etc.) when applying.
Knowledge, Skills & 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.
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