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Balboa Park Jobs

Imagine spending the day in beautiful Balboa Park...Helping to share its treasures, enhance its beauty, talk about its culture, or celebrate its great history. There are many kinds of jobs and volunteer opportunities within Balboa Park for every kind of skill set. Take a look below for current job opportunities available* in Balboa Park. Please visit the individual organization websites for volunteer opportunities.

*Please verify that a listing is still accepting applications with the specific institution or organization before applying.

• Balboa Art Conservation Center

  No positions listed at this time.

• Balboa Park Cultural Partnership / Balboa Park Explorer Pass

   Arts and Culture Community Engagement Representative – Posting Date: 10/07/2024

  Balboa Park Cultural Partnership is seeking an Arts and Culture Community Engagement Representative. The Arts and Culture Community Engagement Representative will work with the Deputy Director, Community Engagement and Executive Director on the Arts+Culture:San Diego program in the designated Council District. Using your community engagement skills you will communicate with, engage, and draw people who work or reside in the District to participate in the advocacy efforts of Arts+Culture:San Diego. You will work closely with the team to achieve outlined grant deliverables and objectives. –MORE–

• Centro Cultural de la Raza

  No positions listed at this time.

• Comic-Con Museum

  Grants Manager – Posting Date: 02/16/2024

  The Comic-Con Museum is seeking a Grants Manager. The Grants Manager plays a critical role in reaching development goals for the Comic-Con Museum through government grants as well as private and corporate foundation opportunities. With guidance from the Sr. Director of Advancement, the Grants Manager is responsible for overseeing the Museum’s Grants program and ensures alignment with the organization’s overall mission. –MORE–

  Operation and Guest Services Manager- Posting Date: 02/16/2024

  The Comic-Con Museum is seeking an Operation and Guest Services Manager. Under the supervision of the Director of Operations and Guest Services, the Operation and Guest Services Manager will manage day-to-day operations of Comic-Con Museum (CCM), with a high focus on retail, ticketing, and guest services. The Operation and Guest Services Manager is directly responsible for generating and tracking revenue through the retail store. In addition, they will be responsible for coaching the Museum’s retail, ticketing, and guest services staff as well as developing sales training and procedures that result in outstanding customer service for CCM’s customers and guests. This position will support San Diego Comic Convention’s goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values in promoting the Comic-Con Museum experience. –MORE–

  Retail and Ticketing Associate – Posting Date: 02/16/2024

  The Comic-Con Museum is seeking a Retail and Ticketing Associate. Retail and Ticketing Associates welcome guests to the museum, work museum programs and event rentals, sell merchandise and tour tickets, and answer general inquiries about the museum and community services from the visiting public. They assist with the daily operations of the museum, including opening and closing, guest relations, sales, customer service, and special events. Retail and Ticketing Associates work to achieve sales and create an exemplary guest experience while promoting the San Diego Comic-Con mission. –MORE–  

• Forever Balboa Park

  No positions listed at this time.

   

• Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego

  Teaching Artist – Posting Date: 03/14/2025

  The Institute of Contemporary Art is seeking a Teaching Artist. The Teaching Artist will be responsible for planning and teaching classes to students of all ages and skill levels. They will also be responsible for creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and skill development. The Teaching Artist will report to the Education Manager. We are currently accepting proposals for our ceramics and photography program, as well as our multidisciplinary workshop series, spanning all visual mediums. Please indicate your preferred medium in the space provided on the application form.–MORE–

  Summer Camp Assistant – Posting Date: 03/14/2025

  The ICA San Diego is looking for a Summer Camp Assistant to provide operational support for the ICA Summer Art Camp. The position will work closely with the Education Manager and assist with the successful operation of the ICA’s seasonal Art Summer Camp. Note that positions are available in two locations: ICA Central in Balboa Park and ICA North in Encinitas. In your application, please indicate if you are available for one or both locations. If only one location, please indicate which location.–MORE–

  Teaching Artist, Summer Camp – Posting Date: 03/14/2025

  Join the ICA San Diego this summer as a Teaching Artist in our Summer Camps (4 classrooms in Encinitas, 1 classroom in Balboa Park) to mentor young student’s artistic expression! The Teaching Artist/Summer Camp at ICA San Diego leads summer art camps at our locations in Encinitas and/or Balboa Park, guiding students through art-making activities to explore varied topics. Through weekly project-based lessons, the Teaching Artist/Summer Camp fosters student’s creativity, self expression, and the development of new skills, culminating in a weekly showcase of camper’s work. The Teaching Artist/Summer camp reports to the Education Manager.–MORE–

  Education Manager – Posting Date: 04/28/2025

  The ICA San Diego is seeking an Education Manager role to manage the promotion, administration, and operations of ICA learning and engagement programs. Working closely with the Director of Learning and Engagement to manage programs including, but not limited to, school outreach programs, year-round classes, summer camps, public programs, and community partnerships. Overseeing a team of teaching artists and working closely with community partners, the Education Manager carries out the day-to-day program communications and operations central to the ICA’s vision of becoming a living laboratory for the transformational power of art to build vibrant communities. The Education Manager reports to the Director of Learning and Engagement.–MORE–

• Museum of Us

  Visitor Experience Associate (Part-Time)- Posting Date: 01/20/2025

  The Museum of Us is seeking two Visitor Experience Associates. The Visitor Experience Association serves as the external face of the Museum of Us and is an integral member of the team. The core of the Part-Time Visitor Experience Associate role is providing guests with a positive and memorable experience. This position requires experience working with diverse groups of visitors, being a flexible team player to accommodate changing needs, and the capability to handle a fast-paced environment while providing a quality visitor experience. Duties include actively welcoming visitors to our space, selling museum admission and memberships, and providing information about museum exhibits and programs. The core function of this role is to support Tower Tour operations, ensuring that guests have a safe, pleasant, and memorable experience. This position is part-time, non-exempt, with a regular Friday through Sunday schedule, including holidays which are the busiest. The schedule may occasionally include evenings for programs and events. –MORE–

   

• Mingei International Museum

  Collections Fellow- Posting Date: 02/26/2025

  The Mingei is seeking a Collections Fellow. The Collections Fellow is a key member of the Registration and Exhibitions Team; the position is a fixed, 2-year duration. The Collections Fellow works with the curatorial and registration staff in conducting research and cataloging the Museum’s permanent collection. Projects may include object provenance research, NAGPRA-related research and correspondence, and research related to the deaccession process, among others. The Collections Fellow will have hands-on access to the museum’s collections of over 25,000 objects for research purposes. Additional duties include working alongside Mingei staff to receive and catalog new acquisitions. Writing about art for both the museum’s online collections database and in-house collections exhibitions are also part of the role. This role reports directly to the Manager of Registration and Exhibitions but will also work closely with the curatorial staff on individual projects.. –MORE–

   

   

   

   

• San Diego Air & Space Museum

  Guest Experience Representative – Posting Date: 02/16/2024

  The San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park seeks a part-time Guest Experience Rep to join our outstanding team. Guest Experience Representatives are responsible for providing excellent customer service to museum visitors by answering questions, selling museum admission tickets, Balboa Park Explorer Passes, museum memberships, operating flight simulators, staffing retail store, café, 3D/4D theater, and interpreting exhibits. Duties specific to this position include POS system and credit card terminal operation and daily register accounting and balancing.  –MORE–

   

• San Diego Automotive Museum

  No positions listed at this time.

   

• San Diego History Center 

  No positions listed at this time.

• San Diego Junior Theatre

  Marketing Assistant – Posting Date: 11/11/2024

  The San Diego Junior Theatre seeks a Marketing Assistant.

  Support departmental needs and provide administrative assistance to the Director of Communications, including back up box office duties.

  Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with administering student matinee program
  • Prepare patron tickets in advance of performance weekends
  • Sell tickets out of box office when needed for performances
  • Database administration, including updating contacts, pulling reports
  • Miscellaneous office tasks and support
  • Marketing/Social Media research
  • Inventory and track merchandise

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• San Diego Model Railroad Museum

  No positions listed at this time.

• San Diego Museum of Art

  Planned Giving Manager  – Posting Date: 01/29/2025

  The San Diego Museum of Art seeks a Planned Giving Manager. The Planned Giving Manager will manage the Museum’s Sorolla Legacy Society members. The primary focus of the position is to implement a planned giving and endowment program that fosters relationships with donors who are interested in leaving a legacy to ensure the long-term financial success of the Museum. The Planned Giving Manager will support the Individual Giving team with gift planning, prospect research, portfolio management and analytics. This position requires a combination of fundraising expertise, relationship building skills and strategic planning skills to cultivate and steward Sorolla Society members. The Planned Giving Manager will serve as the Museum’s expert in the planned giving community of wealth managers, tax advisors and estate attorneys. The San Diego Museum of Art’s Sorolla Legacy Society recognizes those individuals whose thoughtful generosity and foresight have provided the Museum with support through a planned gift. These gifts ensure that the Museum can continue to offer world class exhibitions and educational programs for years to come. –MORE–

  Preparator – Posting Date: 01/29/2025

  The San Diego Museum of Art seeks a Preparator. The Preparator reports to the Senior Preparator and works closely within a dedicated installation team to support all aspects of exhibition preparation and installation. Key responsibilities include pedestal fabrication, gallery preparation and maintenance, exhibition lighting, and art installation. –MORE–

   

   

   

• San Diego Natural History Museum (The NAT)

   

  James R. Colclough Paleontology Postdoctoral Fellowship (Full-Time, Temporary) – Posting Date: 02/26/2025

  Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship position in the Department of Paleontology at the San Diego Natural History Museum (SDNHM). The James R. Colclough Paleontology Postdoctoral Fellowship supports research in Cenozoic mammalian paleontology and taphonomy. The Fellowship is designed to advance the academic and professional training of the next generation of vertebrate paleontologists and taphonomists by providing them with the funding and facilities to pursue specific, time-limited research projects in association with Museum scientists and utilizing vertebrate fossil specimens and data housed in the SDNHM Department of Paleontology.  Pay: $68,640/yr. Supplemental research funds also may be available. Appointments will typically be made for two years contingent on satisfactory progress in year one.  Please submit materials by May 16,2025. –MORE–

  Camp Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Temporary): 03/27/2025

  The San Diego Natural History Museum is looking to hire 2 summer Camp Teaching Assistants(CTA) to assist in providing dynamic mission driven educational summer programming for grades 1-8 using an interactive, engaging, inquiry-based learning style. The Camp Teaching Assistant will assist the camp instructor and ensure quality experience for both our camp aides and participating campers. This is a part-time, temporary position that runs from May 23 through August 15, 2025. Pay: $18 per hour. –MORE–

  Library Collections Apprentice (Part-Time, Temporary): 03/27/2025

  The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking a Library Collections Apprentice. The apprentice will work with the Director of Research Library & Archives on weeding the Library collection: identifying out-of-scope materials, deaccessioning, and overseeing a large-scale shelf migration. Apprentice may oversee volunteers to help carry out some of these tasks. Apprentice will also be expected to create a final report or presentation on their work. Hours: Up to 250 hours total. Flexible schedule. Some remote work may be possible. Pay: $18/hr. –MORE-

  Paleontology Apprentice (Part-Time, Temporary): 04/08/2025

  The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking a
  Paleontology Apprentice. The apprentice will work with the Curator of Paleontology and other departmental staff to learn methods of fossil preparation, fossil curation, fossil identification, and fossil interpretation. The apprentice will present to SDNHM staff and volunteers on their work at the end of their tenure. –MORE-

• San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory

  No positions listed at this time.

• School in the Park

  No positions listed at this time.

• The Fleet Science Center

  Director of Exhibits & Design– Posting Date: 01/20/2025

  The Fleet is looking for a Director of Exhibits & Design. The Director of Exhibits & Design provides leadership, vision, and management of exhibition and design projects that advance the Fleet’s mission and strategic initiatives. This position leads teams charged with translating STEM concepts into fun, memorable and human-centered experiences that tell inspiring stories while meeting strong educational goals. The Director also oversees the Fleet’s Graphic Design team and helps establish the organization’s overall design direction. –MORE–

  Seasonal Science Communicator (Temporary) – Posting Date: 03/03/2025

  The Fleet is looking for a Seasonal Science Communicator. The position provides educational programming designed for school groups and public audiences both at the Fleet and out in the community. This is a temporary seasonal position which will facilitate workshops, camps, shows, youth and adult programs, outreach programs, and exhibit experiences, and will assist with developing the curriculum for these programs. This position will also conduct informal educational demonstrations and activities on the gallery floor, assist in the management of our exhibit facilitation program, and ensure the safe operation of our ball pool and other interactive experiences on our gallery floor. Position dates: ASAP- August 22, 2025. –MORE–

  HR Generalist (Full Time) – Posting Date: 03/03/2025

  The Fleet is looking for an HR Generalist (Full Time). Provides support to all functions of the Human Resources department and customer service to the Fleet’s employees, interns, and volunteers. This position will be responsible for all day-to-day HR operations and will have a particular focus on benefits administration, recruitment, and personnel records management. In addition to the duties outlined below, all Fleet employees are expected to professionally and openly collaborate and engage with their co-workers and our volunteers and interns. –MORE–

  Seasonal Science Camp Educator – Posting Date: 04/07/2025

  The Fleet is looking for a Seasonal Science Camp Educator. Teach Summer Camps and other School and Youth programs and assist with developing curriculum for these programs. Position reports to Youth Engagement Manager and School Programs Manager. This is a seasonal position supporting our Summer 2025 Educational Programs. Position Duration: April 21, 2025, to August 12, 2025 Summer Staffing Hours: 20-40 Hours will vary by week Summer Camp Training Meeting: May 16 (evening) to May 17 (morning) Spring Hours: 20-25 Hours Summer Camp Dates: June 2, 2025, to August 8, 2025. Hourly pay rate: $20.50. –MORE–

  Seasonal Summer Camp Coordinator – Posting Date: 04/07/2025

  The Fleet is looking for a Seasonal Summer Camp Coordinator. The role involves teaching Fleet Science Center’s Youth Programs and contributing to curriculum development. Additionally, it entails collaborating with the Youth Engagement Manager to create and implement engaging STEM programs, such as offsite Summer Day Camps. The Summer Camp Coordinator will handle administrative duties and assist in classrooms for Summer Camps at UC San Diego, San Diego City College and/or Fleet Science Center. This position will primarily operate offsite during Summer Camp and provide support for Summer Camp Operations at the Fleet Science Center. Position Duration: April 21, 2025, to August 12, 2025 Summer Camp Dates: June 2, 2025, to August 8, 2025 Spring Weekly Hours: 20-25 Hours Summer Weekly Hours: 40 Hours. Hourly pay rate: $22.50. –MORE–

  Custodian – Posting Date: 04/07/2025

  The Fleet is looking for a Custodian. The Fleet Science Centers Custodian supports the Fleet Mission and Visitor Experience Philosophy by maintaining and cleaning the building premises including carpets, lighting, hardware, etc. This will be a daytime position Thursday through Monday 11am – 5pm 24 hours per week. Hourly pay rate: $18.50. –MORE–

  Seasonal Cafe Member – Posting Date: 04/07/2025

  The Fleet is looking for a Seasonal Cafe Member. The Café Team Member is responsible for a variety of duties within Craveology, and the theater concessions including, but not limited to providing excellent customer service, food preparation, cash handling, cleaning, and creating moments. This is a seasonal position through August 2025. Hourly pay rate: $19.00 –MORE–

  Staff Accountant – Posting Date: 04/07/2025

  The Fleet is looking for a Staff Accountant. The Fleet Science Center’s Staff Accountant supports the Fleet Mission and Visitor Experience Philosophy by performing day-to-day accounting functions with a focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, and audit schedule preparation. They also act as a backup to the Controller and all other accounting positions when needed. Hourly pay rate: $69,000 to $72,000. –MORE–

  Seasonal Visitor Services Associate – Posting Date: 04/07/2025

  The Fleet is looking for a Seasonal Visitor Services Associate. The Visitor Services Associate (VSA) supports the Fleet Mission and Visitor Experience Philosophy by greeting visitors, answering questions, and selling tickets and related items to visitors. Cheerfully addresses inquiries and/or problems that may arise with patrons with manager assistance, if needed. This is a seasonal position from April 2025 through September 2025. Hourly pay rate: $18.50 –MORE–

  Development Assistant – Posting Date: 04/07/2025

  The Fleet is looking for a Development Assistant. TThe Fleet Science Center’s Development Assistant supports the Fleet mission by providing support with community and constituency relations activities, including but not limited to, interacting with donors, prospects and community stakeholders, creating/writing proposals and collateral materials; and assisting with planning and production of cultivation and fundraising events and activities. Hourly pay rate: $20.00-$22.00 –MORE–

• The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA)

  Refer to San Diego Museum of Art Job Listings

• The Old Globe

  Design Assistant – Posting Date: 10/30/2024

  The Old Globe Theatre seeks a Design Assistant. Under the direction of the Costume Director, the Resident Design Assistant is responsible for helping achieve the Costume Designer’s vision. They work closely with the Designer, the Costume Director and the other Design Assistants. They are responsible for shopping both in stores and online for costume pieces, fabrics, and all specifics needed for the production of costumes for assigned show. The position requires strong communication with crafts artisans, wig makers, and wardrobe staff to deliver the design on-schedule, and within budget. From the beginning stages of the design process through tech, opening, and understudy fittings, this is an essential member of the Costume team. The position requires strong organizational skills to produce appropriate paperwork for each assigned show, as well as keep records of all purchases, receipts, and returns. The Design assistant is actively involved in costume stock, including pulling for shows, restocking, and maintenance of the space.. –MORE–.

  Firsthand/Assistant Cutter – Posting Date: 10/30/2024

  The Old Globe Theatre seeks a Firsthand/Assistant Cutter. The Firsthand/Assistant Cutter reports to the Costume Director and works closely with the Draper and stitchers to create assigned costumes for the Globe Productions. The position requires extensive knowledge in clothing construction with an emphasis on both historical and costume production. The position cuts patterns, works with the Draper to determine the best construction techniques, and directs stitchers on the process for each garment. The Firsthand/Assistant Cutter attends fittings as requested, handles assigning stitchers alterations and projects, and follows progress of each garment through completion. The position also participates in general shop maintenance, as well as participating in storage maintenance, restocking, and other tasks as assigned. –MORE–.

  Public Safety Team – Part-time – Posting Date: 11/26/2024

  The Old Globe Theatre seeks a part-time Public Safety Team Member for its theatre complex in Balboa Park. As a member of the Public Safety Team, the successful candidate will help to maintain the safety and security of all patrons and staff on The Old Globe’s plaza, theatres, offices, and other company property. The ideal applicant will possess excellent customer service skills, verbal skills to de-escalate conflicts, and the ability to be proactive and detail-oriented. Duties include but are not limited to; securing/locking up buildings, patrolling theatre property, valet parking for performances, and providing transportation via golf cart or shuttle van to our patrons, staff, and actors, responding to patron inquires, and assisting with other activities onsite as requested by manager and leads. This is an in-house position with a pay rate of $19.50/hour plus ticket privileges. Must be available to work afternoons through late evening hours including weekends; some day shift hours will be available. Average schedule is 20-25 hours per week.–MORE–.

  Pub Supervisor – Posting Date: 12/19/2024

  The Old Globe seeks a part-time Pub Supervisor to work with and supervise cashiering, prepping, and bar staff. Will work approximately 20-25 hours per week during productions. Must have cash-handling experience, good computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Previous supervisory experience in food/beverage preferred. Evening and weekend availability required. $18.65 per hour plus ticket privileges and tips. Bartending and beverage service is required; must be at least 21 years of age to apply. Must acquire CA state-required RBS (Responsible Beverage Server) Certification. Must be able to pass a background check. Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and access and anti-racism work in the theatre. –MORE–.

  Lady Carolyn’s Pub Staff (Part-time) – Posting Date: 01/29/2025

  The Old Globe Theatre seeks hourly part-time staff for cashiering, food preparation, and bartending positions. Must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays, as early as 10:00 a.m. or as late as 11:00 p.m. Will work approximately 10-25 hours per week during productions. Candidates must be over 21 to work in Pub. All Pub Staff are required to have an up-to-date Food Handlers certification and a CA state-required RBS (Responsible Beverage Server) Certification prior to their start of work; no exceptions. Pub Staff must provide world class customer service; be able to work in a fast-paced environment; have accurate cash handling skills; and have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and switch tasks when necessary. Food and beverage customer service experience and cash handling experience is required; Bartending experience preferred. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and access and anti-racism work in the theatre. Position pays $17.75 per hour plus tips and ticket privileges. Must be able to pass applicable background check. –MORE–.

  Associate Director, Philanthropy Operations – Posting Date: 03/12/2025

  The Old Globe seeks an Associate Director, Philanthropy Operations for this renowned regional theatre located in San Diego’s beautiful Balboa Park. The Associate Director, Philanthropy Operations oversees the process, administration, data, and financial reporting (income and expenses) of key components across the operations of the Philanthropy Team. They are a collaborator who identifies challenges, provides solutions, and implements changes (i.e., process improvements, reporting, etc.) to ensure seamless integration across the Philanthropy Team. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, this individual manages four staff members responsible for administrative processes, centralized data and reporting, tracking income and expenses, concierge ticketing and fulfillment of donor benefits, prospect research, and the annual fund and pipeline development. Primary responsibilities include providing leadership and oversight of Philanthropy operations by driving integration strategies and plans, serving as the department’s Tessitura (the Globe’s ticketing, fundraising, marketing, and CRM system) and technology lead, and acting as an ambassador for the team and institution at Philanthropy events.–MORE–.

   

• The Spreckels Organ Society

  No positions listed at this time.

• Timken Museum of Art

  No positions listed at this time.