Position at Getty Conservation Institute

Senior Project Specialist (Built Heritage)
Getty Conservation Institute

The GCI Education department
<URL:https://www.getty.edu/conservation/education/about> is seeking
a Senior Project Specialist (Built Heritage)

Overview:  Manages GCI education projects focusing on conservation
of built heritage, with special emphasis on architecture,
archaeological sites and historic cities. Designs, implements and
monitors projects that apply and test new research and practical
approaches for the conservation of built heritage. Demonstrates a
broad knowledge of the issues and best practices associated with the
conservation and management of historic buildings and sites and a
strong interest in pedagogy. Has an understanding of how to teach
conservation in a wide variety of cultural contexts. Prepares and
presents GCI courses, meetings and workshops. Provides advice and
guidance about educational issues to staff from other departments of
the GCI. International candidates welcome.  An excellent benefits
package and salary commensurate with experience will be provided.

Responsibilities:  Develops, interprets, communicates and executes
project plans and budgets. Conducts needs assessment and designs
training projects and related activities to support these needs.
Provides direction to project staff, external partners and
consultants related to built heritage education. Teaches, undertakes
research, and writes, publishes or presents results at professional
venues.

Qualifications: 7-10 years combined practical and management
experience in the areas of either architecture and historic building
technologies, urban planning and preservation. Master's degree or
equivalent graduate education in architecture or architectural
conservation. Additional experience in teaching or designing
education projects is preferred. Must be adaptable, analytical, a
positive problem-solver and a creative thinker. Skill and experience
in designing, initiating and managing projects and in working both
nationally and internationally with multi-disciplinary teams is
essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also
necessary. Must be available for frequent travel internationally. An
ability to read, write and speak at least one foreign language is
necessary (French, Arabic, or Spanish preferred).

To apply, please see:

    <URL:https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/intro>

Deadline for applications is December 20, 2010.

Melena Gergen
The Getty Conservation Institute


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