Head of PST ART

Getty seeks an experienced, collaborative, and visionary arts leader and administrator to serve as the inaugural Head of PST ART. Launched in 2011, PST ART is the largest art collaboration in the United States. The Head of PST ART will be responsible for developing and executing long-term artistic and operational plans for PST ART that align with the initiative’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and cutting-edge research.

Reporting to the Getty Foundation Director, the Head of PST ART will build on the initiative’s local, national, and international profile to expand its reputation, establish its administrative structures, deepen its collaborations, sustain the depth and quality of its research and exhibitions, and grow its resource base. The Head must be a flexible and change-oriented arts administrator, building on PST ART’s past while embracing its future, and capable of conveying a compelling vision for new directions that is fully supported by Getty staff, grantee organizations, and other constituents.

The expected salary range for this position is $225,000-$255,000. Getty offers paid vacation, every other Friday off, excellent benefits, and a dedication to balancing work and personal life. Staff work onsite and the expectation is that the candidate will reside within a commutable distance of Getty. Getty offers a telework policy, for which this position would be eligible, based on a satisfactory job performance.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process.  For more details, including the full position profile and to submit inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications, please see below. Electronic submission of materials is required.

Sarah James and Courtney Wilk-Mandel are leading this search with Aku Ammah-Tagoe and Cara Meyers.

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.