GETTY CONSERVATION INSTITUTE
HEAD OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), located in Los Angeles and one
of the operating programs of the J. Paul Getty Trust, serves the
international conservation field by working strategically to advance
practice in the profession. In partnership with other Getty programs and
with institutions internationally, the GCI seeks to develop, apply, and
disseminate appropriate and sustainable solutions to unsolved problems
in the conservation field. GCI activities include scientific research,
education and training, dissemination of information, and carefully
selected, model field projects. The GCI Education Group is newly
established to meet far-reaching and integrated education and training
needs in the conservation field and to provide leadership in the sphere
of conservation education worldwide.
The Head of Education will plan, manage, and evaluate the activities of
the Education Group, working cooperatively with the GCIs other
departments (field projects, science, information and communications,
and administration) in the development of policies and programs. The
convening of international meetings around critical topics, the creation
of programs for the professional development of conservation
professionals, and the commissioning and creation of publications and
other texts to advance conservation practice are likely to be a focus of
the position. The successful candidate will have a graduate degree,
preferably a Ph.D., and a minimum of ten years experience in
conservation, the humanities, education, or other related fields. The
individual will also have a demonstrated ability to manage people,
programs and budgets. Fluency in Spanish, French, or Italian preferred.
An excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with
qualifications and experience will be provided. For a full position
description, go to www.morrisberger.com. Send resume and cover letter
to: Morris Berger, 201 S. Lake Ave., Ste. 700, Pasadena, CA 91101. Fax
or E-mail: (626)795-6330, [log in to unmask]
The Getty Conservation Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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