Careers

Perks of working at the Academy include:

• Inspiring and innovative organizational culture

• Exciting and worthwhile mission

• Community of like-minded people from diverse backgrounds

• Frequent all-staff meetings to share updates on new exhibits, financial health, and staff recognition

• Training & development opportunities

• Career advancement opportunities

• Breathe in the fresh air of Golden Gate Park that surrounds us

• Over 160 years of financial stability

• Regular staff fun events like: Pi Day pie baking contest, monthly staff happy hours in the Terrace restaurant, a Halloween costume walk-off, and more!

Once you're on board, you can look forward to:

• Academy 101: An exciting week-long orientation program for employees—and get a multi-faceted, insider's view of the organization through behind-the-scenes tours and engaging activities. Recently, the Academy took huge strides to divest in fossil fuels, making us the first natural science museum in the country to do so.
• Supervisor 101: Preparing our next generation of supervisors and engaging our new leaders to give them the tools, resources, and community to succeed.
• Sustainability: We are the worlds first “Double Platinum” museum, committed to energy efficiency, reducing our carbon footprint, and preserving our natural world. We're committed to using clean energy sources and sustainable practices from composting to utilizing natural light in our workspaces. 
• Community Involvement: ​Join a staff-run group such as the Staff Advisory Council or Toastmasters for rewarding opportunities for Academy community involvement.