Share your passion
Join the team at the California Academy of Sciences.
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When you share a workspace with nearly 60,000 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.
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Work with the best
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 regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration.
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Our commitment to you
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.
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Strength in diversity
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 regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration.
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Career spotlight
Exciting job opportunities abound—learn more about our latest openings below
- Chief of Education and Learning
The Chief of Education & Learning (and Roberts-Wilson Dean of Education) will lead a world-class team of educators and serve as a member of the Academy’s Senior Leadership Team. This role oversees and builds upon the Academy’s extensive education programs, with a total team of ~80 staff and ~400 volunteers. The successful candidate will support robust community engagement, fostering bold ideas that advance innovation, programming, and action toward a thriving future.
The Chief of Education & Learning will report to the Managing Director/Chief of Strategic Partnerships and will serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
TO APPLY
Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Alex Corvin, Cheryl Stevens, and Maleka Pensky of Koya Partners are leading the search. Express interest in this role by filling out their Talent Profile or email Alex, Cheryl, and Maleka at calacademycel@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
CiS is a multi-year, year-round, STEM and workforce development program for SF high school students.
Academy internships offer college and post-graduate students the opportunity to work alongside our scientists.
The California Academy of Sciences offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities to match nearly any interest.