Employment & Internships
Your Place in the Universe
Internships | Openings
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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Environmental Intern
Education
Applications are currently being accepted for environmental internship positions at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland. This position is focused on waste management, sustainability and public education.
Internship Focus:
- Waste Diversion Education: Run Zero Waste Lunch Program during lunches Wednesdays - Saturdays to help educate visitors (especially visiting students and families) about waste diversion through reuse, recycling and composting.
- Recycling and Solid Waste Tracking: Weigh and record weights of compost, recycling and trash produced from the lunches to track success of Zero Waste Lunch Program. Conduct monthly waste audits of the lunch area and record findings to get a good estimate of actual and optimal waste diversion rates.
- Environmental Science Education: Assist in classrooms on topics such as renewable energy, atmospheric science and gardening and composting.
- General: Maintain Chabot's recycling, composting and garden facilities. Research further ways to improve Chabot's sustainability endeavors. Attend green team meetings and create monthly environmental staff challenges.
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Social Media Intern
Institutional Advancement
The Social Media Intern is an unpaid role that works alongside the Marketing & Community Manager and Institutional Advancement department to help create and sustain Chabot Space & Science Center presence in the social media arena. Use your creativity, research and technical skills, to enhance the quality of our social media channels. This is an excellent opportunity to bring and gain experience in marketing and social networking for a nonprofit organization.
The Social Media Intern must have a true passion for social media, technology, trends and innovation in the digital and social space and must have remarkable writing skills.
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Visitor Services Associate
Visitor Experience
Under supervision, greet and interact with visitors, process ticket and membership sales and other cash register transactions. As needed, cross train in planetarium operations, and rental event staffing.
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Volunteer & Staff Engagement Coordinator
Visitor Experience
In support of Chabot Space & Science Center’s strategic plan and department goals and objectives, the Volunteer & Staff 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. In addition, this role will be the liaison in staffing community outreach support. The Volunteer & Staff Engagement Coordinator will provide coordination in scheduling and staffing for visitor engagement activities as well as assist in idea formation and delivery of activities that provide a “wow” factor for Chabot visitors.