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 calls for 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 ResponsibilitiesA 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 AbilitiesExcellent 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
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The J. Paul Getty Trustis a cultural and philanthropic institution dedicated to the presentation, conservation, and interpretation of the world’s artistic legacy.
Through the collective and individual work of its constituent programs—the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Foundation, the J. Paul Getty Museum, and the Getty Research Institute—the Getty pursues its mission in Los Angeles and throughout the world, serving both the general interested public and a wide range of professional communities in order to promote a vital civil society through an understanding of the visual arts.
The Getty and its four programs are dedicated to the proposition that works of art are windows onto the world's diverse and intertwined histories, mirrors of humanity's innate imagination and creativity, and inspiration to envision the future.
To this end, the Getty works to:
• Enhance understanding of art through innovative, digitally driven research, shared for the benefit of the widest possible audience,
• Strengthen and broaden our collections to provoke the curiosity of scholars and visitors alike,
• Chart a new course for how art, humanities, and cultural and public policy can together foster a more inclusive, vibrant civil society,
• Serve as a convener and catalyst in the cultural life of Los Angeles, and
• Offer transformative experiences for visitors to our collections, gardens, and facilities at the Getty Center, the Getty Villa, and the Getty's presences online, free of charge now and forever.