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Chabot Space & Science Center is not only an exciting place to visit, but also a great place to work! Working amid spectacular views in the beautiful Oakland hills, we are a diverse group of creative people who combine talents, knowledge and experience toward a goal of creating a world-class education and entertainment experience.
Chabot Space & Science Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including a flexible spending program, medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, workplace yoga, retirement plan 403(b), employee assistance program and four weeks paid time off. Employees are eligible for these benefits on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.
Sound interesting? Check out the job descriptions for our current open positions. Click on highlighted titles for job descriptions.
To apply
Please download Chabot's Application for Employment (requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader). Return completed application along with resume to:
- Human Resources Department
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Boulevard
Oakland, Ca 94619
Contact
hr@chabotspace.org or (510) 336-7491
CSSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Internships
Chabot Space & Science Center offers unpaid internships each year. Interns work directly with Chabot staff toward a goal of creating a world-class education and entertainment experience. Duties are varied and individuals will be matched to assignments based on fields of interest and the needs of the Science Center.
Who can apply?
Internships are designed for undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of one year of study (or the equivalent), graduate students, recent graduates (no more than two years out of school), and career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program.
Time commitment
Chabot Space & Science Center internships are 3 - 6 months long (full or part time). However, the duration and hours required may vary depending on internship area. International students are invited to apply. College credit may be available through your college or university.
Internship areas
Check out the job descriptions for our current open internships. Click on highlighted titles for internship descriptions.
For further information, call (510) 336-7396.
To apply
Send a resume with an attached letter of interest that briefly describes your goals and what you hope to accomplish through an internship at Chabot, and the dates for which you wish to be considered. Please clearly state in your cover letter the area for which you are applying.
In addition, please download Chabot's Application for Employment (requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader). Return completed application along with resume to:
- Human Resources Department
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Boulevard
Oakland, Ca 94619
Contact
hr@chabotspace.org or (510) 336-7491
CSSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Open Positions
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Facilities & Operations Manager
Operations
Under limited supervision, oversees planning, development, coordination, implementation, and management of the Science Center's infrastructure and information technology systems, including business operation systems, building management systems, elevators, domestic water, gas, electrical, sanitary, sewer, and storm drainage systems. Manages the maintenance of the centers classrooms, labs, theaters, AV, information technology and common spaces. This position is also responsible for the Health, Safety & Security programs for the Center. This position is on 24-hour emergency call.
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On-Call Science Instructor
Education
The primary responsibility of this position is to teach science classes on an on-call basis for visiting school groups (primarily K-5) participating in the Chabot Space & Science Center Field Trip Program.
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Public Programs Coordinator
Visitor Experience
In support of Chabot Space & Science Center's strategic plan and department goals and objectives, the Public Programs Coordinator is responsible for planning and delivery of programs, events and activities for public audiences in order to increase CSSC attendance and revenue. Working directly with the Visitor Engagement Manager, responsibilities include daily coordination of 18-month rolling calendar, working with adult volunteers, and appropriate visitor experience staff to develop and deliver public programs, events and activities. This role supports the day-to-day delivery of "wow" customer service combined with fun and unique public programs. This role helps to maintain relationships with community partner in support of unique program delivery. The Public Programs Coordinator provides day-to-day coordination across multi-departmental staff. A thorough understanding of Chabot's primary and secondary audiences is essential to creating an unforgettable experience for new and returning visitors. Programs are expected to incorporate current events (local and national), everyday science, as well sciences unique to Chabot to attract audiences who might not otherwise be interested in science. Position is responsible for the implementation of public programs from planning to evaluation. Formal evaluation of program effectiveness and goal achievement in terms of attendance participation and revenue generation is an essential responsibility of this position.
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Science Education Intern
Education
Applications are currently being accepted for Science Education internship positions at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland. This position is focused on science education and sustainability. Please submit a completed online application, cover letter and resume.
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Special Events Intern
Visitor Experience
Chabot Space & Science Center has an exciting opportunity for an upbeat, energetic individual with an excellent work ethic that is interested in gaining experience in Sales and Events. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, display great customer service skills and have a pro-active, positive can-do attitude. Responsibilities include assisting the Sales and Events Coordinators in the organization, preparation and delivery of facility rentals, corporate events, public events, group sales, overnights, scout programs and team building activities.
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Visitor Experience Associate
Visitor Experience
Chabot Space & Science Center is seeking a dynamic, creative and enthusiastic Visitor Experience Associate to provide a "wow" experience, in delivery of service and experience for public visitors in support of Chabot's mission and achievement of its strategic goals. This highly visible position is responsible for direct contact with our visitors on a daily basis. Flexibility and versatility is key to this role as no two days are the same. The ideal candidate is engaging, fun, outgoing, innovative, an excellent problem solver, collaborative and able to multi-task. As assigned by Visitor Experience Coordinator or Shift Lead, the Visitor Experience Associate will respond to ever fluid operational needs by providing excellent customer service.
The Visitor Experience Associate is expected to demonstrate excellent customer service and professionalism when interacting with guests, staff, and volunteers.
This is a part-time, on-call position. Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Admissions desk operations including selling of tickets, memberships, advanced tickets, phone inquiries and group tickets
- Delivery of birthday activities & programs
- Ushering and planetarium show operations
- Narration of planetarium show scripts
- Remote ticket kiosk operation
- Overnight Host
- Special event operations
- Duties as assigned
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Visitor Experience Manager
Visitor Experience
Chabot Space & Science Center seeks an experienced hands-on manager who is responsible, dynamic, flexible and customer service driven as its Visitor Experience Manager. The ideal candidate is outgoing and creative, innovative and an exceptional problem solver. Strong ability to motivate and inspire sales teams in providing a "wow" experience for public visitors in support of Chabot's mission and achievement of its strategic goals.
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Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
Visitor Experience
In support of Chabot Space & Science Center's strategic plan and department goals and objectives, the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator provides support for the recruitment, orientation, placement, communications, recognition and retention of volunteers while fostering an inclusive, engaging and team-focused environment between the science center staff and the adult volunteer community. This role will be the liaison in staffing community outreach support. The Volunteer Engagement Coordinator will work with the Visitor Engagement Manager to provide coordination in scheduling and staffing for CSSC programs as well as assist in generating ideas for and delivery of activities that provide a "wow" factor for Chabot visitors.