The Getty Conservation Institute (www.getty.edu/conservation) is seeking a conservation practitioner to fill the position of Senior Project Specialist (Built/20th-century Heritage).
The Senior Project Specialist (Built/20th-century Heritage) will lead the Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative (CMAI), a comprehensive, long-term, and international program of the GCI. The goal of the CMAI is to advance the practice of conserving twentieth-century heritage, with a focus on modern architecture, through research and investigation, the development of practical conservation solutions, and the creation and distribution of information through training programs and publications. The CMAI works with international and local partners, including professional and organizational networks focused on modern architecture conservation, to expand the existing knowledge base.
Responsibilities: The Senior Project Specialist will explore, develop and manage potential projects that address thematic areas in the context of conservation of twentieth-century heritage and specifically modern architecture. This includes designing, implementing, and monitoring projects that apply and test new research and practical approaches. The Senior Project Specialist will demonstrate a broad knowledge of the issues and best practices associated with the conservation and management of historic buildings and sites, specifically twentieth-century heritage; and will provide advice and guidance about these issues to staff from other departments of the GCI.
The Senior Project Specialist will conduct needs assessments, identify strategic issues, develop, interpret, communicate, and execute project plans and budgets to meet international needs. She/He will provides direction to project staff, external partners, and consultants related to built and urban heritage; and will undertake research, teach, write, publish, or present results at professional venues.
Qualifications: The Senior Project Specialist must have: 7-10 years combined practical and management experience in the areas of either architecture and historic building technologies, urban planning and preservation. A Master’s degree or equivalent graduate education in architecture or architectural conservation is required, as is knowledge and a demonstrated engagement in conserving twentieth-century heritage. She/He must be adaptable, analytical, a positive problem-solver, and a creative thinker. Skill and experience in designing, initiating and managing conservation projects with multi-disciplinary teams is essential. Experience in working in broad contexts including the international sphere an advantage. Knowledge of the international organizations working in the fields of twentieth-century heritage needed. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also necessary. She/He must be available for frequent international travel. An ability to read, write, and speak a foreign language is preferred.
An excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience will be provided. International candidates welcome.
To apply, please see: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/2206/job. All applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae as a single file (either a PDF or a Word document) when prompted to “upload a Resume” online. Candidates who successfully complete the online application process will receive an automated message from “autoreply@icims.com”. If you have specific questions about the Senior Project Specialist (Built/20th-century Heritage) position, please email gcistaffing@getty.edu.
NB: This job search has been extended. The deadline for applications is now October 10, 2014.
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