Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Curator of Prints and Drawings Job Family Curatorial Type Regular Full-Time Position Status Getty Center Workplace Type Hybrid/Partially Remote Salaried/Hourly Salaried Hiring Pay Scale $95,935 - $127,116 Annually Salary Commensurate with experience and internal equity Program/Department Research Institute - 0440-Curatorial Requisition Number 2025-4581 ERRP Eligible No Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. Job Summary

With broad direction, develops, administers, and presents the GRI’s special collections of Renaissance to contemporary prints and drawings by acquisitions and donations, maintaining and managing them in collaboration with colleagues. Continually expands knowledge of these collections, particularly by demonstrating expertise in diverse graphic media, building on areas of collection strength and filling lacunae to establish new research opportunities and initiatives. Disseminates the collections by curating exhibitions and programs, publishing scholarly research on paper and online, and organizing presentations, conferences, and workshops. Demonstrates an established reputation for scholarship, connoisseurship, and best professional practices, and is recognized as a major contributor to the field as part of established networks of colleagues and experts.

Major Job Responsibilities Applies extensive knowledge of art history to advanced curatorial assignmentsPerforms advanced scholarly research to support the institutional missionOrganizes significant exhibitions, major publications, or major acquisitionsCultivates connections and networks nationally and internationally with scholars and museum colleaguesResearches and recommends acquisitions and donations for collection developmentPublishes and lectures extensively in area of specializationLeads assessment of conservation needs of the collections; recommends, prioritizes and reviews digitization projects; assesses loan requestsCollaborates and leads in research projects; promotes collections and/or serves as a resource to scholars, visitors and staffMay supervise research assistants or other project staff, including project planning and reviewsActively cultivates donors and contributes to GRI Council activities Qualifications Master’s degree in art history, 7-10 yrs of curatorial experience with collections of art works on paper OR Ph.D.Fluency in two foreign language (European, such as French, German or Italian, or Asian) requiredTop level contributor in one or more specialized curatorial functions Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Recognized or demonstrated ability to build long-term relationships with dealers, donors, and collectors, and to collaborate with curators and colleagues across Getty programs and sister institutionsCompetent and experienced with issues related to collection management of prints, drawings, and archives and familiarity with digital asset management toolsAccomplished in art historical research and writing with a history of publications in both articles, books, and online formatsProven ability to communicate and distill information for a specialized audience or the general publicAbility to adapt written material for a variety of audiences online or in print. Benefits and Perks

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 MatchGetty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement accountEducational Assistance and professional developmentPaid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days12 Paid HolidaysMany positions have bi-weekly Off-FridaysOn-Site Fitness Center at Getty CenterCommunity service opportunities

 

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