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.
Current Open Positions
Director, Oakland Space Academy
The Academy Director is responsible for the design, program development, and implementation of Chabot’s full workforce pipeline including high school and post high school programs. This includes the Work Based Learning opportunities at Chabot as well as apprenticeships, internships and other off-site experiences. It also includes the science content, durable skills, and technical skills incorporated into the different facets of the Academy. The Director holds the equity vision of economic empowerment, and its centrality to the mission of Chabot and the Academy. They ensure implementation aligns with this vision and continually pressure test results and impact.
The Director is also responsible for external relations with Oakland partner high schools and program HUBs as well as off-site organizations sponsoring internships and apprenticeships. It includes more general relationships with workforce development, linked learning, and economic development organizations as well as higher education, particularly community colleges. They are also responsible for major grant development and management in collaboration with the Development Department, particularly with education and workforce development funders outside of the traditional science center space.
The Academy Director is a member of Chabot’s Senior Staff and as such has shared responsibility for organization-wide strategy and structure. They work closely with other departments, finding synergies and efficiencies for increased impact.
Member & Donor Engagement Manager
The Member & Donor Engagement 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 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. 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.
The Facilities Technician III is full-time, on-site role and a senior-level position within the facilities management team. This role is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and operational tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the organization’s facilities. The Facilities Technician III is expected to have advanced technical skills and knowledge in various trades and must be capable of handling complex and specialized maintenance and repair tasks. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations. This Job Description outlines the main roles and responsibilities of the position however there will be other items not listed in this Job Description that will need to be completed as they come up.
As the Event Program Manager within the Earned Revenue Department at Chabot Space & Science Center, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering incredible event experiences for our visitors to build loyalty, repeat business and attract new audiences. This person leads a collaborative team of event and program professionals who facilitate the museum floor and engage audiences of all ages at private rentals, outdoor learning programs, teambuilding sessions, slumber parties, and more. The position requires a pro-active problem solver and strategic creative thinker, someone who can pivot to meet the needs of the visitor and the institution, a person who can motivate their team, manage competing priorities with exceptional time management skills, deliver excellent customer service, and has experience working with audiences of all ages in fast-paced small-to-large scale events. This position requires a passion for people, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence in event planning and execution. The schedule for this position will need flexibility including weekend availability and late nights.
Environmental Monitoring Inquiry Team Lead
The Environmental Monitoring Inquiry Team Lead is a contract position facilitating one of the high school Galaxy Explorer (GE) Inquiry Teams. From 10 – 12 grades, Chabot’s Galaxy Explorers acquire a broad understanding of space, space-related careers, and an introduction to a range of relevant technical skills. At the same time, they are taking on increasing levels of responsibility supporting visitors in the Chabot Space & Science Center. In the first two years they spend one semester each on the Astronomy, Digital Media, Engineering, and Environmental Monitoring Inquiry Teams. The Teams meet half a day seven times during the semester with the other half of the day spent engaging visitors in the Center. Team meetings are on either a Saturday or Sunday, alternating the two semesters. Semester 1 spans September – early December, Semester 2 January – April with planning time before and after the sessions. This position has a fixed term employment: Term 1: Aug 2025 -Dec 2025; Term 2 : Jan 2026 – May 2026.This position requires on site work throughout the duration of the Term.
The Environmental Monitoring Inquiry Team Lead is responsible for facilitating morning and afternoon cohorts of 20 students that meet seven times each semester. The general theme of the course is exploring the intersection between satellite data and local field data, using space as a resource to learn more about Earth. Meetings include both data collection in the field and synthesis in the classroom. In the field, students learn plant identification, transect monitoring, and data recording techniques in a combination Coast Redwood-Monterrey Pine-Coast Live Oak forest. Specific attention is given to variables that may impact wildfire vulnerability, such as plant litter, woody debris, and invasive species. Class work centers on group environmental research projects that use ArcGIS map data to contextualize findings from the park. This team partners with the Friends of Joaquin Miller Park, a local community organization. Findings are reported to Friends of Joaquin Miller Park to be used for action plans, grants, and to enrich knowledge of the park ecosystem. At the end of each semester students participate in a public showcase of research posters highlighting their projects. 12 grade Interns with the team not only support the Team Lead during sessions but also participate in more advanced data analysis and reporting as part of the Joaquin Miller project.
