Program Assistant

At the Getty Foundation, we are seeking to increase access to museum and archival collections, advance art historical scholarship, conserve works of art and architecture, and train the next generation of arts professionals. We work in partnership with the field through strategic grantmaking.

We are seeking a thoughtful, energetic, and detail-oriented professional interested in learning the work of arts philanthropy to join our team as a Program Assistant.

The Grants Programming team at the Foundation consults with experts here at Getty and across the globe in art history, museums, and conservation to identify needs in the field and devise creative solutions that can be achieved through strategic funding. Reporting to the Senior Program Officer responsible for local, national, and international grant initiatives for museums and museum professionals, including Pacific Standard Time, this position affords the candidate an exciting opportunity to learn about grantmaking, from inception—including project development and application review and approval—to implementation and impact assessment. The role entails a high degree of contact with museums and non-profit arts organizations regionally and worldwide.

The Program Assistant will join a dynamic program team dedicated to advancing Getty’s philanthropic activities in the arts globally. Our campus is filled with art, archives and special collections, a full slate of speakers and programs, and a world-class research library. We offer paid vacation, every other Friday off, excellent benefits, and a dedication to balancing work and personal life.

We work onsite and the expectation is that the candidate will reside within a commutable distance of Getty. However, the Foundation offers a telework policy, for which this position would be eligible, based on satisfactory job performance. This position offers the opportunity to travel nationally to conferences once or twice a year, and additional opportunities for professional development. Relocation is not provided.

**Note: A cover letter and writing sample are required to apply for this position. Please either include a link or attach a one-page writing sample (which can include a blog or social media post, review, or essay) to the end of your resume before uploading.

Responsibilities

• Tracking grant applications from initial development through review and award processes
• Drafting grant recommendations
• Corresponding with current, potential, and past grantees
• Researching new and existing grant initiatives
• Contributing to evaluating grant projects and initiatives at various stages in their lifecycle
• Monitoring grant reports, including detailed budgets
• Updating data in digital content management systemsQualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in art history, museum studies, or a related visual studies fieldMinimum three years of work experience in a non-profit cultural or educational organization
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Excellent research and writing abilities, particularly in the field of art historyAbility to prioritize and manage several projects at onceHighly organized and detail-orientedProven experience with data management systems, databases, content management systems, and/or digital or electronic file management systemsAbility to communicate effectively with staff and manage working relationships with external professionals (e.g., consultants, grantees, etc.)Some knowledge of philanthropy preferredReading knowledge of a foreign language is a plus

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