The J. Paul Getty Trust
Preventative Conservator, Office of the Associate Director for Collections
The J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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Job Summary Our Mission
The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to inspire curiosity about, and enjoyment and understanding of, the visual arts by collecting, conserving, exhibiting, and interpreting works of art of outstanding quality and historical importance and is one of four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust. The Museum operates two sites, the Getty Villa in Malibu, which exhibits its collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, and the Getty Center in Brentwood, which displays its collections of European art: Medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, drawings to 1900, and photography to the present day (including non-European works). The Museum mounts approximately 25 temporary exhibitions a year across its two sites; maintains an annual permanent gallery improvement program and offers wide-ranging and ambitious programming for its visitors.
The Opportunity
The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks an experienced professional for the new position of Preventive Conservator at the Getty Center and Getty Villa locations. Reporting to the Associate Director for Collections, the conservator will lead a preventive conservation program that includes comprehensive environmental monitoring, pest management, cleaning procedures, materials testing and emergency preparedness planning. The position will coordinate preventive measures across the two museum campuses, ensuring consistent best practices and approaches that support collections care in alignment with the Museum's sustainability goals. The Preventive Conservator will actively collaborate with the Museum's four conservation departments, affiliated Museum departments (e.g., curatorial, registration, exhibitions, design, and preparations) and other Trust programs, including the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Research Institute, and Trust Sustainability. In addition to their general collections care duties, the preventive conservator will keep active in the field, staying abreast of and conducting research into state of the art approaches to preventive conservation including new materials, methodologies, and standards.
Major Job Responsibilities
Oversees and revises the preventive care policies and procedures in collaboration with the Museum's conservation departments
Keeps up to date on recommendations for museum environments (e.g., Bizot Green Protocol) and conducts and directs research to develop knowledge and improve practices
Advises colleagues and stakeholders on preventive conservation, collections care, and risk management matters
Liaises with key Getty partners, including the Getty Conservation Institute and Trust Chief Sustainability Officer
Coordinates environmental monitoring including re-evaluating and implementing procedures for temperature, humidity, pollutant, and light exposure throughout the galleries, labs, and storage areas
Acts as point person for the Museum's Integrated Pest Management program, including pest treatments for vulnerable and affected objects
Organizes storage and gallery cleaning with associated departments
Assists in coordination of collections emergency preparedness plan
Supports efforts in sustainable practices and conducts technical research relevant to the Museum environment
Oversees the Museum's materials testing program
Facilitates the management of art storage areas and advises on the creation of new art storage needs and policies
Participates in collections surveys providing preventive conservation recommendations for prioritizing storage needs
Advises on outgoing loans, including recommendations for environmental conditions and transit
Recruits, mentors and trains fellows and interns in preventive conservation
Liaises with external contractors on preventive conservation projects
Qualifications
MA in conservation or equivalent degree
7-10 years conservation or equivalent experience
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for Getty, without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience working with fellows and interns
Demonstrated experience with project management and multitasking
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate across departments
Experience with testing techniques such as ODDY and PAT
Experience with climate monitoring software and hardware, data processing, and data visualization
Experience with TMS and building management systems
Experience with microclimate systems for cases and framed works of art
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office
Benefits and Perks 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 .
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Job Summary Our Mission
The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to inspire curiosity about, and enjoyment and understanding of, the visual arts by collecting, conserving, exhibiting, and interpreting works of art of outstanding quality and historical importance and is one of four programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust. The Museum operates two sites, the Getty Villa in Malibu, which exhibits its collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, and the Getty Center in Brentwood, which displays its collections of European art: Medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts, paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, drawings to 1900, and photography to the present day (including non-European works). The Museum mounts approximately 25 temporary exhibitions a year across its two sites; maintains an annual permanent gallery improvement program and offers wide-ranging and ambitious programming for its visitors.
The Opportunity
The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks an experienced professional for the new position of Preventive Conservator at the Getty Center and Getty Villa locations. Reporting to the Associate Director for Collections, the conservator will lead a preventive conservation program that includes comprehensive environmental monitoring, pest management, cleaning procedures, materials testing and emergency preparedness planning. The position will coordinate preventive measures across the two museum campuses, ensuring consistent best practices and approaches that support collections care in alignment with the Museum's sustainability goals. The Preventive Conservator will actively collaborate with the Museum's four conservation departments, affiliated Museum departments (e.g., curatorial, registration, exhibitions, design, and preparations) and other Trust programs, including the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Research Institute, and Trust Sustainability. In addition to their general collections care duties, the preventive conservator will keep active in the field, staying abreast of and conducting research into state of the art approaches to preventive conservation including new materials, methodologies, and standards.
Major Job Responsibilities
Oversees and revises the preventive care policies and procedures in collaboration with the Museum's conservation departments
Keeps up to date on recommendations for museum environments (e.g., Bizot Green Protocol) and conducts and directs research to develop knowledge and improve practices
Advises colleagues and stakeholders on preventive conservation, collections care, and risk management matters
Liaises with key Getty partners, including the Getty Conservation Institute and Trust Chief Sustainability Officer
Coordinates environmental monitoring including re-evaluating and implementing procedures for temperature, humidity, pollutant, and light exposure throughout the galleries, labs, and storage areas
Acts as point person for the Museum's Integrated Pest Management program, including pest treatments for vulnerable and affected objects
Organizes storage and gallery cleaning with associated departments
Assists in coordination of collections emergency preparedness plan
Supports efforts in sustainable practices and conducts technical research relevant to the Museum environment
Oversees the Museum's materials testing program
Facilitates the management of art storage areas and advises on the creation of new art storage needs and policies
Participates in collections surveys providing preventive conservation recommendations for prioritizing storage needs
Advises on outgoing loans, including recommendations for environmental conditions and transit
Recruits, mentors and trains fellows and interns in preventive conservation
Liaises with external contractors on preventive conservation projects
Qualifications
MA in conservation or equivalent degree
7-10 years conservation or equivalent experience
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for Getty, without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience working with fellows and interns
Demonstrated experience with project management and multitasking
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate across departments
Experience with testing techniques such as ODDY and PAT
Experience with climate monitoring software and hardware, data processing, and data visualization
Experience with TMS and building management systems
Experience with microclimate systems for cases and framed works of art
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office
Benefits and Perks 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 .
#J-18808-Ljbffr