Position at Getty Conservation Institute

Head of Education Programs
Getty Conservation Institute

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), located in Los Angeles and
one of the operating programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust, serves the
international conservation field by working strategically to advance
practice in the profession. In partnership with other Getty programs
and with institutions internationally, the GCI seeks to develop,
apply, and disseminate appropriate and sustainable solutions to
unsolved problems in the conservation field. GCI activities include
scientific research, education and training, dissemination of
information, and carefully selected, model field projects. The GCI
Education Group is newly established to meet far-reaching and
integrated education and training needs in the conservation field
and to provide leadership in the sphere of conservation education
worldwide.

The Head of Education will plan, manage, and evaluate the activities
of the Education Group, working cooperatively with the GCIs other
departments (field projects, science, information and
communications, and administration) in the development of policies
and programs. The convening of international meetings around
critical topics, the creation of programs for the professional
development of conservation professionals, and the commissioning and
creation of publications and other texts to advance conservation
practice are likely to be a focus of the position. The successful
candidate will have a graduate degree, preferably a Ph.D., and a
minimum of ten years experience in conservation, the humanities,
education, or other related fields. The individual will also have a
demonstrated ability to manage people, programs and budgets. Fluency
in Spanish, French, or Italian preferred. An excellent benefits
package and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
will be provided. For a full position description, go to
<URL:http://www.morrisberger.com/>. Send resume and cover letter to:

    Morris Berger
    201 S. Lake Ave., Ste. 700
    Pasadena, CA 91101.
    Fax: 626-795-6330
    mb [at] morrisberger__com

The Getty Conservation Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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