ABOUT THE BROAD 

The Broad’s mission is to make contemporary art accessible to the widest possible audience. Founded in 2015 on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad, the museum offers free general admission and presents an active

Program of special exhibitions and innovative live events, all within a landmark building designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. Welcoming around 900,000 visitors per year, The Broad is a bustling public space, and serves as home to the Broad collection, one of the world’s leading collections of postwar and contemporary art, which continues to grow as new artists and artworks are added. The museum is also the headquarters of The Broad Art Foundation’s worldwide lending library, which has been loaning collection works to museums around the world since 1984. To create greater public access, The Broad will break ground on a 55,000 square-foot expansion in early 2025.

ABOUT THE POSITION  

The Executive Assistant to the Founding Director provides sophisticated administrative support to the museum’s primary executive leader, who shapes the overall direction of the museum, is actively engaged in the global art landscape, and guides the growth of the Broad collection. You will work collaboratively with all levels of management and staff, and serve as the Founding Director’s gatekeeper, liaison to artists, galleries, peer institutions, The Broad’s board of directors, outside contractors, vendors, and VIP visitors. Administrative work includes but is not limited to baseline tasks such as: adept calendar and scheduling management, impeccable attention to detail, thoughtful and responsive coordination of global business travel, analytical engagement in art market research that directly supports the Founding Directors focus on art acquisitions. You will possess an understanding of the importance of this support role to the museum’s success, and have demonstrated aptitude for the business functions related to the acquisition of art. The Executive Assistanttriagesahighvolumeofcorrespondence andcreates data-drivenpresentationsformeetingsincludingboard meetings, and processing contributions and documents on behalf of The Broad Art Foundation.

Candidate Preferences:

Great communication both written and verbal.

Emotional Intelligence.

Passion for Contemporary Art.

Approachesworkwithintegrityandhonesty.

Supportsanddemonstratesthemuseum’scultureofdevelopingadiverse,equitable,inclusive,and accessible environment for staff, contract staff, vendors, and visitors.

Demonstratesandpracticesculturalawareness/sensitivitytoallprogramsandservicesthemuseum provides.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

       ·         Provenexperienceasanexecutiveassistant.

·         Exceptionalabilityto proactively and successfullyorganize,plan,prioritize,andmanagemultiplepriorities,often on short deadlines; able to work within a dynamic and nimble environment.

       ·         Meticulousattentiontodetail.

·         Professional,discreet,andmaturedemeanorwiththecapacitytocommunicateeffectivelywith leading figures in the art market and the museum world.

·         Knowledgeof20^th and 21stcenturyart.

·         Knowledge of local, national, and international arts patrons, funders, leaders, professionals, dealersandartists,orprovenaptitudeforcomprehendingquicklyandoperatingwithinacomplex network of high-level stakeholders

·         Priorartmuseumexperienceandknowledgeofmuseumoperations,standards,practices,and procedures preferred.

·         Prior knowledge of the contemporary art market, its calendar of events and major artists relevant to The Broad collection also preferred.

       ·         Fluencyinforeignlanguagesisa hugeplus!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sittingmostofthetimewithsomebendingandreaching andoccasionallyliftingofficesupplies.Standing, walking, and bending periodically. Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers– typing and/or writing.

*Reasonable accommodations are available.

        COVID SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

·         All employees of The Broad are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. All newly hired staff must show proof of their COVID-19vaccinationwithin45daysofhire. PleasecontactHumanResourcesifyouhave questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccination policy.

       ·         Adheretoallsafetymeasuresandguidelines.

       ·         Abilitytowearamaskduringyourscheduledworkshifts.

·         Abilitytoadheretoahealthscreenincompliancewith healthandsafetyguidelinesasoutlinedby LA County Department of Public Health.

       ·         MustadheretoCOVID-19policiesandprocedures.

        SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

The Broad Museum

Full-time, Monday through Friday.

Onsite, and not open for remote or telecommuting.

Hours: 9am-6pm. PST

Note: Must be available for occasional specialeventsonevenings orweekends; and given themuseum’smissionasapublicvenueandthenature of its director’s work, the EA will be required to work onsite frequently.

        COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation:$85,000.00 to $95,000.00USD

This position may be eligible for 401k, medical, vision, dental, paid holidays and paid vacation time.

Additionalbenefits includeemployeediscountatTheShop,freeparkingorannualfreeLAMetroPass, discounts at local eateries, and more.

        EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Broad is an equal opportunity employer, and we aspire to reflect the diversity of Los Angeles inboth our staff and our visitors. It is the practice of The Broad to offer equal opportunity consistent with applicablefederalandstatelawinallaspectsofemployment.Allemploymentdecisionswillbemadein compliance with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, medical condition (as defined by California law and including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), actual or perceived), genetic information, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, having filed a discrimination complaintoranyotherstatusprotectedbyapplicablelaw.TheBroadbelievesthatbyactivelybuildinga diverse workforce we can innovate, inspire, and engage with the widest possible audience.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, andgeneral work performed. They are notintended tobeconstrued as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

*ReasonableaccommodationswillbemadeforqualifiedcandidateswithdisabilitiesinaccordancewiththeADAandtheADAAA.