Administrative Assistant

The J. Paul Getty Museum; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent art museum in Los Angeles seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Creative Director. Candidates should be highly organized with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities include managing schedules, making travel arrangements, and overseeing events. A Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience are essential. This role offers hybrid work opportunities based on performance and requires living within a commutable distance to the location.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan

Getty contribution to retirement account

Educational Assistance

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days

12 Paid Holidays

On-Site Fitness Center

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years related experience.
• Reading or conversation skills in one or more foreign languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and expedites flow of work through supervisor's office.
• Composes and produces business correspondence and reports.
• Makes travel arrangements for supervisor and project teams.
• Prepares expense reports according to company policies.
• Coordinates special events, conferences, and workshops.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Excellent organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

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

The Getty Foundation seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the Creative Director of PST ART and the PST ART department. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, personable, have strong communication skills (both written and verbal), excellent ability to interact with all levels of staff, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Candidate will need to be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, digital platforms, and data systems.

Duties require largely independent execution, including coordinating calendars and meetings, arranging travel and preparing and arranging events, composing and tracking a wide range of documents, and preparing reports. Regularly performs a variety of routine accounting, budget tracking and forecasting, expense reporting, data entry, filing, desktop computer support, and other clerical tasks. Anticipates departmental administrative needs and develops efficiencies to minimize workflow disruptions. Interacts with all levels of internal personnel and outside professionals and guests.

The Administrative Assistant will join a dynamic program team dedicated to advancing Getty’s philanthropic activities for PST ART. We work onsite and the expectation is that the candidate will reside within a commutable distance of Getty. The Foundation offers a telework policy for partial remote (hybrid) work, for which this position would be eligible based on satisfactory job performance. Relocation is not provided.

Our Mission

The Foundation fulfills Getty’s philanthropic mission 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.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Organizes and expedites flow of work through supervisor's office and/or administrative department. Serves as resource to others on Getty policies and procedures or in the resolution of moderate to complex problems or issues
• Composes and produces a variety of business correspondence, reports, confidential documents and/or forms, and related materials or guides the work of other staff that produces these materials. Including correspondence involving high-level officials inside and outside the organization calendar and accepts or declines commitments on their behalf
• Makes travel arrangements for supervisor, department or project team as needed
• Prepares expense reports in accordance with Getty Business and Expense policy and procedures
• Coordinates department/program public relations functions, as assigned, such as special events, conferences, seminars, workshops etc. Arranges with external vendors for sites, facilities, catering, etc. Coordinates production and/or distribution of promotional materials. May attend functions to ensure satisfactory outcome
• Assists in administration of contracts. May draft agreements with partners, vendors and outside institutions including letters of agreement, contracts, and letters of invitation
• Monitors budgets, prepares and submits reports. Interacts with Procurement and Finance Departments to provide information and resolve issues
• Researches and gathers data for department/program reports. Conducts preliminary analysis of data. Recommends report content and format to display findings most effectively
• Responds to inquiries or requests for information or refers to supervisor, as appropriate. May have significant interactions with VIP constituents
• Assists in maintaining office equipment and purchases
• Provides guidance and direction to staff and/or external consultants
• May oversee a variety of administrative, technological, and/or infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 6+ years related experience
• Depending on assigned area, reading or conversation skills in one or more foreign languages preferred

Please note: a cover letter is required to be considered for this role. Candidates may include their cover letter in the same PDF/document with their resume, or enter as text.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service/interpersonal skillsAbility to prioritize, multi-task and assign work to others

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 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

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.