The California Science Center is an internationally recognized leader in informal science education. Our mission is to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone, by creating fun, memorable experiences.
Employment Opportunities

We are looking for highly passionate and dedicated people to help support our mission. Job opportunities are available through both the California Science Center Foundation (non-profit) and the California Science Center (State).
State Job Opportunities
State job opportunities with the California Science Center require a state application (Std. 678). Please see our State hiring process for more details on how to apply.
California Science Center requires weekly COVID-19 testing of all unvaccinated state employees working on site as an additional health and safety standard to protect the state workforce and the public it serves. Any state employee seeking exemption from COVID-19 testing must provide evidence of full vaccination.
Foundation Job Opportunities
Below is a list of our current Foundation job openings and application process.
California Science Center Foundation requires all Foundation employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be granted an approved exemption to vaccination.
Living Collections
Guest Services
Education
Development
Event Services
Retail Operations
Foundation Benefits & Perks
The California Science Center Foundation is proud to offer a generous benefits package that supports the health and wellbeing of our community. The Science Center also provides an Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program to support the well-being of our employees in a confidential and professional manner.
Medical, Dental, and Vision
The California Science Center Foundation offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time and part-time variable employees.
Retirement
The California Science Center Foundation provides all employees access to a 403(b) retirement plan. Employees may begin contributing to their retirement plan on the first of the month following their hire date.
Reciprocal Admission
California Science Center Foundation employees enjoy a FREE or discounted admission to more than 350 other science centers and museums nationwide
Discounts
California Science Center Foundation employees are eligible for free Science Center memberships, as well as discounts at Trimana food services and the ExploraStore.
Foundation Hiring Process
All Foundation applications must include:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Salary target
- California Science Center Foundation job application
Apply by email:
E-mail all application materials to HR@californiasciencecenter.org
Apply by fax:
Fax all application materials to the Foundation Human Resources Department at 213-744-2673.
Apply by mail:
Applications may be mailed to:
California Science Center Foundation
Attn: Human Resources Department
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
No phone calls please.
The California Science Center Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.