Research Assistant

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Job Summary

Supports curator, scholar, or other scholarly staff by facilitating their research and/or assisting with their research projects, exhibitions or publications.

Assists curator by facilitating their research and/or assisting with their research projects, exhibitions or publications.

 

Major Job Responsibilities

• Conducts research in the special collections and contributes to the conceptual development of a project by organizing/creatingdocumentation of found materials, such as bibliographies, searching for and ordering texts, writing literature reviews, etc
• Requests images for exhibitions and/or publications; researches and obtains art and image permissions
• Proofreads, edits, and translates as needed
• Assists with creation of project websites and PowerPoint presentations
• May copyedit essays, author biographies, endnotes, etc
• May assist with organizing art programs for publications by communicating with authors, updating essay drafts, assisting editors inchecking page proofs, proofing indexes, etc

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in art history with specialization in Latin American art; Master's degree preferred
• 0-2 years research experience (education may be considered)
• Fluency in Spanish required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
• Ability to build relationships, partner with others and work on teams
• Ability to set and meet deadlines for oneself
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe software suites preferred

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.