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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

  No positions listed at this time.

• Centro Cultural de la Raza

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• 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

  No positions listed at this time.

• Mingei International Museum

  Full-Time Seasonal Museum Educator – Posting Date: 05/21/2025

  The Mingei is Full-Time Seasonal Museum Educator. Mingei International Museum is looking to hire one full-time Summer Museum Educator. Summer at Mingei gives kids the opportunity to immerse themselves in folk art, craft and design from around the world. This full-day experience emphasizes children’s innate ability to create and use their imaginations. Together with arts educators and community-based artists, students will create culturally significant artworks relevant to their own lives and identities using professional craft art forms and processes. Summer at Mingei is free of charge and created to serve and support kids aged 8 – 11 from under resourced communities. Summer at Mingei is designed to eliminate barriers to participation in the arts by offering weeklong project-based camps. The curriculum will focus on identifying, understanding and creating culturally significant artworks, objects relevant to the student’s own lives and identities, made using professional craft art forms and processes. The Summer Museum Educator works collaboratively to lead fun, inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for kids 3rd-5th grade. They will work closely with the School and Tour Programs Specialist to facilitate art-making, lead gallery exploration with kids and ensure the safety and enjoyment of campers. This is a seasonal position. –MORE–

  Part-Time Seasonal Museum Educator – Posting Date: 05/21/2025

  Mingei International Museum is looking to hire one part-time Summer Museum Educator. Summer at Mingei gives kids the opportunity to immerse themselves in folk art, craft and design from around the world. This full-day experience emphasizes children’s innate ability to create and use their imaginations. Together with arts educators and community-based artists, students will create culturally significant artworks relevant to their own lives and identities using professional craft art forms and processes. Summer at Mingei is free of charge and created to serve and support kids aged 8 – 11 from under resourced communities. Summer at Mingei is designed to eliminate barriers to participation in the arts by offering weeklong project-based camps. The curriculum will focus on identifying, understanding and creating culturally significant artworks, objects relevant to the student’s own lives and identities, made using professional craft art forms and processes. The Summer Museum Educator works collaboratively to lead fun, inclusive, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for kids 3rd-5th grade. They will work closely with the School and Tour Programs Specialist to facilitate art-making, lead gallery exploration with kids and ensure the safety and enjoyment of campers. This is a seasonal position. –MORE–

  Development Associate – Posting Date: 05/21/2025

  Mingei International Museum is looking to hire a Development Associate. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer and working closely with the Development Manager, this position will play a key fundraising role working with individual, foundation, corporate, and government donors, including face to face meetings, funding requests, research, cultivation, proposal development, writing, reporting, events, and other stewardship and cultivation activities. The person filling this role will be an experienced fundraiser and will support the growth of a robust funding pipeline for new and increased donor involvement, playing a key role as part of a fast-paced Advancement team. The position will also serve as a key public interface between the Museum and its supporters.–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

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• 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)

  Experience Designer (Full-Time, Regular) – Posting Date: 05/30/2025

  The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking an Experience Designer to create dynamic exhibits and experiential public spaces that wow visitors and inspire a love of nature. This position is a critical part of the exhibit development process, responsible for visualizing and executing creative solutions for an exciting variety of projects, ranging from major immersive exhibits and upgraded public spaces to small photo shows and pop-up displays. Pay: $31-33. –MORE–

  Paleontological Specialist (Full-Time, Regular)- Posting Date: 06/24/2025

  The Department of PaleoServices at the San Diego Natural History Museum has an opening for a full-time Paleontological Specialist.

  The San Diego Natural History Museum is run and operated by the San Diego Society of Natural History, a private non-profit scientific organization incorporated in 1874. The Museum’s mission is to interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment.  Within the Museum, the Department of PaleoServices specializes in paleontological resources consulting services. Our focus is on the recognition, recovery, and preservation of the significant and unique paleontological resources that occur in this region. Pay: $24.86 – $34.41. –MORE–

  Philanthropy Manager (Full-Time, Regular) Posting Date: 07/03/2025

  The Nat is seeking a Philanthropy Manager whose superb attention to detail and strong project management skills will help the Philanthropy team raise funds to support our mission of conserving nature through science and discovery. Pay: $26/hr. Deadline to apply is July 25, 2025. –MORE–

  Paleontological Specialist (Part-Time, Temporary)Posting Date: 07/08/2025

  The Department of PaleoServices at the San Diego Natural History Museum has an opening for a part-time, temporary Paleontological Specialist. The San Diego Natural History Museum is run and operated by the San Diego Society of Natural History, a private non-profit scientific organization incorporated in 1874. The Museum’s mission is to interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment. Within the Museum, the Department of PaleoServices specializes in paleontological resources consulting services. Our focus is on the recognition, recovery, and preservation of the significant and unique paleontological resources that occur in this region. Pay: $24.86 – $34.41. Temporary for one year. –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

  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–

  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-

  Lead Custodian (Full Time): 06/27/2025

  The Fleet Science Center’s Lead Custodian supports the Fleet Mission and Visitor Experience Philosophy by maintaining and cleaning the building premises including carpets, lighting, hardware, etc.  This position serves as a leader within the Custodial Team and works closely with the Custodial Supervisor to ensure all janitorial needs are met.  This is a full-time, benefitted position primarily working evening and nighttime shifts, but may need to occasionally work during daytime business hours to provide additional coverage.  –MORE–

• The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA)

  Refer to San Diego Museum of Art Job Listings

• The Old Globe

  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: 05/23/2025

  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 obtain a Food Handlers card within 30 days of their date of hire and maintain a valid card for the duration of their employment. To obtain a food handler card, an individual must complete a food handler training course and examination that meets certain requirements. 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–.

  Assistant Wig and Makeup Supervisor- Posting Date: 05/06/2025

  The Old Globe, a Tony Award-winning theatre and one of the country’s leading regional LORT B+ theatres seeking qualified applicants for Assistant Wig and Makeup Supervisor. The Old Globe is known for producing a broad range of work from Shakespeare and the classical repertoire to world premiere musicals and plays on its three stages, plus a “Globe for All” touring program that performs in community venues throughout San Diego County. The position will assist the Wig and Makeup Supervisor in building, styling, and maintaining wigs, hair and makeup for The Old Globe’s 15-show season and additional projects. The position also requires maintaining a clean, well-organized workspace, and participating in maintaining a large stock of wigs, products, and equipment used in the creation of wigs, hairstyles and makeup. Desired Skills and Experience: Two to four years’ experience in a theatrical wig shop or equivalent combination of wig, professional hairdressing and cutting, and makeup experience and/or training required. Must have experience ventilating wigs. A cosmetology license would be welcome but not required Work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday 40 hours/week, 9am-6pm, with overtime and weekend assignments. This is a full-time, IATSE Local 122 Union position available May 2025. The hourly rate is $27.01/hour; benefits include vacation, and IATSE Pension, and Union Health plans.–MORE–.

  Events and Suite Staff- Part-Time – Posting Date: 05/06/2025

  The Old Globe is seeking hospitable and conscientious individuals to join our Events and Donor Suite staff to fulfill two crucial roles; event support and donor concierge services. As part of the events staff, individuals will provide hands-on assistance and/or coordination to the Events Director before, during, and after donor cultivation and stewardship events. Duties include, but are not limited to, event set-up and take-down, clean-up, bartending, and greeting. If assigned as an Event Lead, that individual will be the onsite person responsible for the operations and logistics of the event. This includes having the ability to follow a detailed event sheet, troubleshooting event and guest issues, and reporting a summary of the event to the Events Director. As a Donor Suite Concierge, individuals will work shifts in the Lipinsky Family Suite, providing professional and high-quality hospitality to The Old Globe’s Circle Patron donors who are attending performances at the Globe. Bartending and beverage service is required, must be at least 21 years of age to apply. As a member of the Events and Suite Staff, individuals will regularly engage with the Globe’s top-level donors and must exhibit a high level of hospitality and patience. This individual must be able to manage donor issues and complaints calmly and professionally, and to fulfill a variety of roles. Must have (or obtain) state-required RBS (Responsible Beverage Server) Certification. Hourly pay rate range for the position is $17.83 – $21.22 plus tips; $17.83 per hour for Donor Suite Concierge and $21.22 per hour when working as Events Staff. Staff may also have ticket privileges. Previous experience in the hospitality industry and weekend and evening availability is required. This is a part-time position with a variable schedule.–MORE–.

• The Spreckels Organ Society

  No positions listed at this time.

• Timken Museum of Art

  No positions listed at this time.