Getty Conservation Institute Director

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) works internationally to advance conservation practice in cultural heritage objects collections buildings sites and heritage sciencethrough field projects scientific research education and training and the development and dissemination of new knowledge and all its endeavors the Institute creates and delivers knowledge that contributes to conservation of the worlds cultural heritage. Its work is driven by the values of excellence innovation leadership collaboration and service.

The John E. and Louise Bryson Director of the GCI is the Institutes chief executive and strategic leader steering and inspiring a diverse team of approximately 100 staff cultivating a high performance inclusive learning culture that values collaboration innovation and accountability.

Serving on Gettys executive team the new Director will conceive shape and execute a compelling vision for conservation in the twenty-first century affirming GCIand Getty more broadlyas a global leader in research-led values-based sustainable cultural heritage conservation practice.

This position is based at the Getty Center in Los Angeles California.

Getty has partnered with Bridge Partners LLC and welcomes nominations or expressions of interest. To learn more about this opportunity please contact:

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• Develop articulate and execute a multi year strategy for the GCI that advances Gettys mission and institutional priorities.
• Initiate and implement flagship GCI initiatives and research agendas that measurably improve cultural heritage conservation practice and outcomes globally.
• Enhance a One Getty mindset by fostering cross program initiatives with the J. Paul Museum Getty Research Institute and Getty Foundationaligning goals resources and communications.
• Steer GCIs research pipeline field projects standards development and training programs; ensure scholarly rigor transparency and global relevance.
• Advance open access to data tools and publications; promote digital platforms that expand reach and provide knowledge and resources to conservation practitioners.
• Embed sustainability and climate resilience across methodologies materials facilities and field operations.
• Serve as a visible persuasive spokesperson for heritage conservation with international organizations governments NGOs peer institutions and funders.
• Build and steward strategic partnerships with intergovernmental organizations governments agencies museums universities communities and professional associations to co develop programs and scale impact.
• Engage the Los Angeles regioncivic and cultural partners academic institutions and diverse communitiessupporting Gettys goal to be the citys definitive arts leader.
• Build trust across cultures and sectors; negotiate alignment; communicate compellingly to technical and non technical audience.
• Lead and inspire a diverse staff cultivating a human-centered inclusive learning culture that values collaboration innovation and accountability.
• Attract retain and develop talent; ensure robust succession planning professional development and staff engagement.
• Maintain strong project governance and portfolio management to assure impact and deliver work on time and to scope.
• Ensure fiscal discipline and resource allocation of the GCIs $21.6M annual operating budget as generated from Gettys endowment.
• Develop and steward the GCI Council which helps to support the work of the GCI and leverage other external funding opportunities.
• Ensure management of risks and alignment with institutional processes and controls.
• Foster a culture of compliance with relevant safety legal and ethical standards in laboratories studios field sites and data practices.

• 10 years senior leadership in a complex mission driven knowledge-based cultural heritage and/or conservation organization.
• Advanced degree (e.g. MA PhD DPhil) required in relevant discipline: conservation heritage science architecture planning archaeology engineering art history with conservation focus or equivalent.
• Experience with institution-level responsibility for people budgets and complex multi-year strategic initiatives
• Multilingual proficiency a plus.

• International experience and a demonstrated commitment to global knowledge exchange.
• Demonstrated success as a collaborative executive leader in a complex mission-driven knowledge-based organization having managed and empowered staff to support its progress raise its profile and elevate its impact.
• Experience in attracting retaining and developing staff with a record of robust professional development staff well-being and succession planning programs.
• Proven track record of leading large multi-partner projects; managing complex budgets; advancing standards or best practices; shaping policy; or scaling training/capacity building initiatives.
• Effective and inspiring relationship-builder internally and externally open-minded with a high level of emotional intelligence driven by a passion for knowledge-sharing.
• Broad and deep knowledge skills and experience in cultural heritage conservation internationally including trends and needs in the field.
• Record of scholarship practice or demonstrated leadership across the cultural heritage ecosystem including intergovernmental government non-profit and private sectors.
• Succes as an outward-facing ambassador engaging boards funders governments international bodies and diverse publics.
• Highly developed network of professional relationships with local national and international institutions and leaders in the realm of cultural heritage conservation and the ability to grow new partnerships and collaborations.
• Excellent communication skills enjoys playing a leadership role in public-facing initiatives and convenings.
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity Equity Accessibility and Inclusion and record of actions to advance this commitment.
• Demonstrated commitment to and experience in increasing institutional success by interacting empathetically with local and global constituents of varying views and backgrounds; and a record of pursuing measurable outcomes connected to inclusion to advance an organizations goals.

This position requires International and domestictravel (25%)to field projects partner institutions and convenings.

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.