Position at Getty Conservation Institute

Senior Project Specialist (Built/20th-century heritage)
Getty Conservation Institute (GCI)

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), located at the Getty Center
in Los Angeles, California, works internationally to advance
conservation practice in the visual arts--broadly interpreted to
include objects, collections, architecture, and sites. The Institute
serves the conservation community through scientific research,
education and training, model field projects, and the dissemination
of the results of both its own work and the work of others in the
field.

The GCI Field Projects Department is seeking a Senior Project
Specialist (Built/20th-century heritage).

The Field Projects Department's objectives are:

    Advance conservation practice through the development and
    implementation of model projects which incorporate strong
    research, planning and educational objectives.

    In all projects, develop strong collaborative relationships so
    as to build local expertise, ensure sustainability, evaluate
    work in progress and broadly disseminate information resulting
    from projects.

    Disseminate our findings through professional publications and
    conferences; and contribute to the advancement of the field of
    conservation through the organization of seminars, symposia and
    workshops.

Overview: Explore, develop and manage potential projects that
address thematic areas in the context of conservation of
twentieth-century heritage and specifically modern architecture.
This includes designing, implementing and monitoring projects that
apply and test new research and practical approaches. Demonstrates a
broad knowledge of the issues and best practices associated with the
conservation and management of historic buildings and sites,
specifically twentieth-century heritage. Provides advice and
guidance about these issues to staff from other departments of the
GCI.

Responsibilities:  Conducts needs assessments, develops, interprets,
communicates and executes project plans and budgets to meet
international needs. Provides direction to project staff, external
partners and consultants related to built and urban heritage.
Undertakes research, teaches, 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. Knowledge and demonstrated engagement in conserving
twentieth-century heritage also required. Must be adaptable,
analytical, a positive problem-solver and a creative thinker. Skill
and experience in designing, initiating and managing projects with
multi-disciplinary teams is essential. Experience in working in
broad contexts including the international sphere an advantage.
Knowledge of the international organizations working in the fields
of twentieth-century heritage needed. Excellent oral and written
communication skills are also necessary. Must be available for
frequent international travel. An ability to read, write and speak a
foreign language is preferred. An excellent benefits package and
salary commensurate with experience will be provided.

An excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with
experience will be provided.

International candidates welcome.

EOE

To apply, please see:

    <URL:https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/1610/job>

Please upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single file
(either as a PDF or a Word document).

Deadline for applications is April 15, 2011.


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