Employment

Chabot Space & Science Center is a leader in innovative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) learning. Serving as a home for science in Oakland since 1883, Chabot inspires and educates learners of all ages on the Universe and planet Earth.

Chabot is currently embarking on a historic partnership with NASA’s Ames Research Center to create novel learning and career opportunities in our current space renaissance for our community. We are expanding our team of impassioned visionaries to join us in rethinking equitable STEAM education for all.

We offer exciting career opportunities in a team-oriented environment for individuals who like to explore, deliver excellence, and have fun in their work.

Chabot Space & Science Center is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, diverse and accessible working and learning environment that reflects the communities we serve. It is our policy and practice to consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Individual Giving Manager

The Individual Giving Manager is a key member of Chabot’s Development team. This full-time, onsite position reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of all programs and communications related to individual donor and member cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, including benefits fulfillment. This individual will closely collaborate with Development and Marketing colleagues to develop, coordinate, and execute multi-channel direct response campaigns that support member and donor renewal and retention, as well as the acquisition of new members and donors throughout the year. The Individual Giving Manager will also collaborate with the Director of Development to build Chabot’s major gifts pipeline. This role requires an individual with superior relationship building, project management, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to develop and share compelling narratives, both verbally and in writing, across the spectrum of individual donor populations.

On-Call Events & Programs Assistant

As a member of the Visitor Experience department, the On-Call Events & Programs Assistant supports the delivery of both public and private events as well as educational programming at Chabot Space & Science Center. This position assists in the execution of daytime, evening, and overnight events, as well as in workshops, live science shows, field trips, First Fridays, nature hikes, special programs, and offsite outreach. Duties may include assisting with hands-on activities, supporting guest experience, providing wayfinding, running preprogrammed planetarium and laser shows, setting up and breaking down event spaces, and ensuring the smooth flow of activities.

Part-Time Visitor Engagement Associate

As a Part Time -Visitor Engagement Associate at Chabot Space & Science Center, you will play a pivotal role in creating exceptional experiences for our visitors. As the frontline representatives of our Center, Visitor Engagement Associates ensure that every visitor has a consistent memorable and enriching experience. This position requires a passion for people, a commitment to excellence in visitor engagement, and is responsible for creating a welcoming experience for our guests from the moment they walk in the front door to the time they leave the Center. This role is essential in running the daily operations of the Center’s front desk, gift store and café, while also maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the Center’s public spaces in conjunction with other staff. The Visitor Engagement Associate is expected to demonstrate excellent customer service and professionalism when interacting with guests, staff, and volunteers and is an excellent problem solver and communicator and is collaborative and able to multi-task. This role is created for flexibility and the candidate must be able to take on projects as required to the Center, like audience survey’s or helping with floor set up or breakdown for example. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for promoting science education that is equitable, accessible, and fun for all audiences.