Description
At the Getty Foundation, we advance art historical scholarships, conserve works of art and architecture, increase access to museum and archival collections, and help train the next generation of arts professionals. We do this in close partnership with the field through strategic and collaborative grantmaking.
We are seeking a thoughtful, energetic, and detailoriented professional with a strong interest in arts philanthropy to join our team as a Program Assistant.
The Grants Programming team consults with experts at Getty and around the world including scholars, museum professionals, and conservators to identify key needs in the field and develop innovative funding strategies. Reporting to the Senior Program Officer overseeing national and international grant initiatives in art history and art archives, this position offers an exciting opportunity to learn the full lifecycle of grantmaking—from project development and application review, through approval, implementation, closeout, and impact assessment.
The role involves frequent coordination with universities, archives, and research centers worldwide and requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines effectively. The ideal candidate anticipates needs, communicates proactively, and provides well-organized support with consistent follow-through on all tasks.
The Program Assistant will join a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to advancing Getty’s global philanthropic work in the arts. Our campus offers a vibrant environment with access to remarkable art, archives, and special collections, a full slate of public programs and speakers, and a worldclass research library. We offer generous paid time off, every other Friday off, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to work–life balance. The position includes opportunities for national travel for conferences and site visits, as well as additional professional development.
This position is based on-site, and candidates must reside within a commutable distance of the Getty Center in Los Angeles. The Foundation also offers a hybrid telework policy for which this role is eligible, based on satisfactory job performance.
Please note: Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
Interested applicants should apply no later than May 14, 2026.
Major Job 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
- Maintaining accurate data in digital content management systems
- Interfacing with Grants Administration to comply with internal audit procedures, grantmaking processes, and to ensure quality of data entry
Requirements
- Bachelor's/BA required
- Master's/MA preferred in art history, history, museum studies, or a related field
- Minimum three years work experience in a nonprofit cultural organization preferred
A writing sample is required to be considered for this position. Please include a link or attach a one-page writing sample (can include blog or social media post, review, essay) at the end of your resume document before uploading.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent research and writing abilities, particularly in the field of art history
- Ability to prioritize and manage several projects at once
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Proven experience with data management systems, databases, content management systems, and/or digital or electronic file management systems
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with staff and manage working relationships with external professionals (e.g., consultants, grantees, etc.)
- Some knowledge of philanthropy preferred
- Reading knowledge of a foreign language a plus
