Careers

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Steinhart Aquarium biologists care for over 38,000 animals—from penguin chicks to jellyfish.
With nearly 46 million scientific specimens, Academy research collections are some of the most important records of life on Earth.
Academy educators inspire a love of science for 100,000+ students every year.
Cutting-edge research is conducted daily at the Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.
Highly trained Academy docents have been engaging and inspiring guests on the public floor since 1969.

When you share an office with over 38,000 live animals, you know you work somewhere special. Join the team at the California Academy of Sciences and make a difference for your career—and the planet.

Work With the Best

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Educators. Scientists. Designers. Biologists. At the Academy, you can make your passion your profession.

From discovering new species to designing interactive exhibits, Academy employees embody our mission to explore, explain, and sustain life on Earth.

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Our Commitment to You

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Health insurance is just the beginning.

The Academy provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports medical and financial wellness. In addition, a wide variety of perks and staff clubs help build careers and nourish community.

Benefits and Culture

Strength in Diversity

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Science brings us together. Collaboration, diversity, and inclusion make us stronger.

The Academy is committed to cultivating a culturally inclusive environment in which diversity of thought and expression are valued, respected, appreciated, and celebrated. We believe in creating a culture in which all individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, are able to achieve a desirable work-life balance, and have the opportunity to excel.

Our vision is a collaborative workplace that encourages all team members to draw on their unique experiences and backgrounds to generate ideas. This diversity of perspectives allows us to best realize our mission to explore, explain and sustain life on Earth.

Career Spotlight

Exciting job opportunities abound—learn more about our latest openings below.

Tourism Sales Manager

The Tourism Sales Manager is responsible for selling and marketing Academy products in assigned markets. Key responsibilities include generating revenue by selling Academy products via B2B channels locally in the San Francisco Bay Area and domestically throughout the United States.

Foundation Giving Officer

Reporting to the Associate Director of Foundation Philanthropy, the Foundation Giving Officer will work with a portfolio of foundation donors and prospects, and will spend a majority of their time cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding grants in support of Academy exhibits and programs in scientific research, education, and sustainability. This position will help build a strong financial base for the Corporate & Foundation Philanthropy team through the acquisition and retention of new and existing donors. This is a full-time position.

Manager of Electrical Systems

The Manager of Electrical Systems provides oversight, strategic planning, and management of electrical operations at the Academy. This position sets departmental goals, defines priorities, manages work, and assures effective cross-departmental communication.