Program Associate

The Getty Foundation seeks a full-time Program Associate to manage the Foundation’s pipeline programs, including the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship, and to provide advanced programmatic support to senior Foundation grantmaking staff for a portfolio of other grants enriching the visual arts around the world.

Our Mission:

The Getty Foundation fulfills the philanthropic mission of the Getty Trust by supporting individuals and institutions committed to advancing the greater understanding and preservation of the visual arts in Los Angeles and throughout the world. Through strategic grant initiatives, the Foundation strengthens art history as a global discipline, promotes the interdisciplinary practice of conservation, increases access to museum and archival collections, and develops the next generation of arts professionals.

The Position:

Reporting to the Foundation Associate Director as part of a dynamic grantmaking team, the Program Associate will be responsible for all aspects of the Foundation’s pipeline programs, which recruit, train, and advance the careers of current and future leaders in the visual arts. The longest-running among these is the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship, which places college students in paid internships at Getty and more than 60 other arts organizations across Los Angeles County. The Program Associate will also support other grant programs to be determined based on their skills and experience and on the evolving needs of the Foundation’s grantmaking.

Getty offers paid vacation, every other Friday off, and excellent benefits. We work onsite, and the expectation is that the candidate will reside within a commutable distance of Getty; note, though, that Getty offers a partial telework policy, for which this position would be eligible based on satisfactory job performance.

Interested individuals should include both a cover letter and an up-to-date resume with their application for consideration.

Salary: $68,883 – $91,271, annually

Benefits: Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:

-Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
-403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
-Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
-Educational Assistance and professional development
-Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days
-12 Paid Holidays
-Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
-On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
-Community service opportunities

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: April 30, 2025 

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply:  For full job listing and to apply, visit this link.