Job: J. Paul Getty Museum: Head of Collection Information & Access

The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a Head of Collection Information & Access, a leadership position that is responsible for the direction, oversight and management of all documentation on its collection and delivery of this information to a variety of online and in-gallery audiences. The department serves as the central repository for all collections-related information and works in tandem with colleagues
across the Museum in the education, curatorial, conservation, registration and publication departments, to document and generate interpretive content about the collection. The Head of Collection Information and Access ensures that the department resources are managed in conformity with data standards and best practices and advocates for the most appropriate use of the Museum’s portfolio of digital assets. The Head serves as both an in-house expert helping facilitate the generation of new information about the collection, and as a leader on how best to represent these data assets across a wide variety of platforms for both general and scholarly audiences.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the management, production and dissemination of documentation on the Museum’s collection, the Head will lead a department of fourteen staff; set project timelines; manage workflow;
make staffing assignments; coordinate work team activities; and ensure that the department is aligned with the museum’s strategic and tactical initiatives.

The successful candidate will have proven expertise and leadership providing access to collections documentation in a museum environment; including a thorough knowledge of data management and architecture principles, digital media production and delivery initiatives; the ability to determine, respond and anticipate visitor and online-audience needs; the ability to initiate, prioritize, manage and lead a team of technical, production and editorial staff; and the ability to advocate and engage with peers and colleagues at all levels and backgrounds.

Apply online at the Getty's website: https://jobs-getty.icims.com/jobs/1494/job