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Major Responsibilities 
• Provide expertise for or assist in the conceptualization, planning, 
development, implementation, and archiving of field projects that involve 
research, training, and capacity building. 
• Work in multidisciplinary, international teams with Getty staff, partners, and 
consultants to develop principles, methodologies, techniques, tools, and 
application of emerging technologies that enhance the understanding of 
archaeological sites and improve practical conservation.
• Manage daily activities of components of projects within the Buildings and Sites 
Department, including planning, organization, implementation, and follow up. 
• Manage and monitor or assist in managing operations for projects and activities, 
which includes managing multidisciplinary teams, resources, budgets, deliverables, 
and deadlines. 
• Cultivate a large network of local, regional, and international professionals and 
institutions, and engage them to develop solutions to conservation challenges of 
relevance affecting archaeological sites. 
• Assist with or develop partner and consultant agreements, manage deliverables and 
deadlines. 
• May supervise consultants and interns. 
• Publish project outcomes and research findings in professional publications and 
present at conferences. 
• Work collaboratively with Getty staff and partners to assist with or develop and 
implement seminars, symposia, workshops, and other educational activities for 
practitioners and site managers who care for archaeological sites to ensure the long-term sustainability of project outcomes. 
• As part of the Buildings and Sites Department, you will contribute to planning of 
departmental goals and priorities, and collaborate with colleagues on departmental 
activities. 
• Your participation in professional development opportunities is encouraged and 
supported through on-the-job learning, specialized training courses, and participation 
in professional meetings and workshops. 

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in archaeology or related discipline 
• Graduate or Master’s degree in cultural heritage conservation or related discipline 
such as architectural conservation, urban planning (or equivalent practical 
conservation experience) 
• Related professional experience for the Associate Project Specialist level: Minimum 
of 3-7 years of project management experience working in cultural heritage 
conservation specifically related to archeological sites. 
• Related professional experience for the Project Specialist level: Minimum of 5-10 
years of specialized and targeted international project management experience 
working in cultural heritage conservation specifically related to archeological sites. 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
• Knowledge and proven competency in the practical conservation of archeological 
sites. 
• Demonstrated experience designing, budgeting, and managing projects. 
• Adaptable, analytical, a positive problem-solver, and a creative thinker. 
• Experience working in multidisciplinery teams. 
• Good/Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. 
• Good/Excellent research and writing skills and ability to contribute to and write reports
, guidelines and papers. 
• Good organization and time management skills. 
• Working knowledge of documentation and mapping software for cultural heritage 
such as GIS and AutoCad. 
• Experience in the delivery of training activities is preferred. 
• Fluency in a language in addition to English is valuable in this position. 
• Must be available for frequent international travel. 
All candidates must apply online. Please be prepared to upload your cover letter and 
resume when prompted to do so by the online application system. Deadline for 
applications is June 9, 2025