Associate Registrar

About the role

The J. Paul Getty Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Responsibilities

• Assess current practices, systems, and risks related to electronic records across the institution and define requirements for a future ERM program.
• Work closely with IRA and the project team to plan and execute a structured enterprise-wide discovery effort, engaging stakeholders across the organization to articulate roles and responsibilities, identify and document existing system and workflows, identify gaps, and evaluate needs for managing electronic records.
• Provide change management expertise to ongoing major projects and initiatives that are part of Getty’s Digital Roadmap.
• Use expertise in change management methodologies, stakeholder engagement, training methods, and communication strategies to drive successful adoption.
• Consult with and educate staff across the organization on change management best practices and work to build staff capacity to perform change management.
• Play a key role in shaping and delivering products across Getty’s Research Products portfolio (including Research Collections, Art Collection, Vocabularies, and related platforms).
• Support capital projects, renovations, and maintenance activities within an active museum environment.
• Ensure construction and contractor operations are performed safely while protecting staff, visitors, artifacts, collections, historic structures, and facilities.
• Support the Associate Director of Dissemination and External Affairs by facilitating research and/or assisting with research projects, exhibitions, and publications.
• Support the Associate Conservator of Decorative Arts Conservation by ensuring the safety and preservation of artworks and artifacts.

Requirements

This role requires a combination of skills and qualifications including:

• Experience in electronic records management and change management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant software and systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Spanish and a background in Pre-Columbian art history or Latin American studies.
• Experience with construction safety and museum operations.
• Knowledge of decorative arts conservation.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• A degree in a relevant field such as library science, information technology, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in electronic records management or change management.
• Experience with change management methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies.
• Knowledge of relevant software and systems.
• Experience with Spanish and a background in Pre-Columbian art history or Latin American studies.
• Experience with construction safety and museum operations.
• Knowledge of decorative arts conservation.

Skills

Essential skills for this role include:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software and systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Spanish and a background in Pre-Columbian art history or Latin American studies.
• Experience with construction safety and museum operations.
• Knowledge of decorative arts conservation.

Benefits

The J. Paul Getty Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off.
• Pension plan.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 per year.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some evening and weekend work may be required based on project needs.