Thank you for your interest in working at the Academy.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are intrinsic to Academy culture and operations, from recruitment and retention to science and advocacy. 
We hope you are inspired by what we do and are excited to contribute to our mission.

The Academy is looking for candidates who do great work, and we know they may come from many different backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every ­one of the qualifications for the position.

Depending on the role for which you choose to apply and under current operations, the position might be primarily remote for the time being.

The California Academy of Sciences is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace to protect its employees, volunteers, and guests.

All Academy staff and volunteers will be required to have up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination, including receiving a booster shot when eligible as a condition of employment, absent qualifying exemptions in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals receiving a conditional offer of employment from the California Academy of Sciences will be provided the full text of the vaccination policy.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to keep each other healthy, and thank you for your interest in the Academy of Sciences.

The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that all employees and applicants receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, promotions, compensation, benefits, terminations, training, and social and recreational programs, will be on the basis of the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled. The Academy does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment on account of race (including hair texture and natural hairstyles), color, creed, gender (including gender identity, status, or gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice including religious dress or grooming practices), reproductive health decision-making, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, history of disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or a history of cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. The Academy also prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person who is perceived as having any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

As required by law, the California Academy of Sciences participates in E-VERIFY and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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