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Balboa Park Jobs

Imagine spending the day in beautiful Balboa Park...Helping to share its treasures, enhance its beauty, talk about its culture, or celebrate its great history. There are many kinds of jobs and volunteer opportunities within Balboa Park for every kind of skill set. Take a look below for current job opportunities available* in Balboa Park. Please visit the individual organization websites for volunteer opportunities.

*Please verify that a listing is still accepting applications with the specific institution or organization before applying.

• Balboa Art Conservation Center

  No positions listed at this time.

• Balboa Park Cultural Partnership / Balboa Park Explorer Pass

  No positions listed at this time.

• Centro Cultural de la Raza

  No positions listed at this time.

• Comic-Con Museum

  Accounts Payable Specialist – Posting Date: 02/19/2026

  The Comic-Con Museum is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounts Payable Specialist, reporting to the Director of Finance, is responsible for supporting the efficient and accurate processing of financial transactions, including vendor payments, staff reimbursements, and event-related disbursements. This role ensures compliance with San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC) policies and financial controls, maintains accurate records, and assists in month-end close activities. The Accounts Payable Specialist also serves as a key point of contact for vendors and staff, providing support for inquiries, resolving issues, and facilitating smooth financial operations both in the office and during SDCC events. This position requires handling sensitive information, with a strong emphasis on maintaining confidentiality and adhering to established protocols at all times. –MORE–

  Exhibitor Sales Specialist – Posting Date: 09/09/2025

  The Comic-Con Museum is seeking an Exhibitor Sales Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Exhibits, the Exhibitor Sales Specialist supports exhibit space sales, payment processing, and exhibitor relations. Responsibilities include managing inquiries, resolving billing issues, and assisting with exhibitor placement and onsite logistics. This role also focuses on growing exhibitor participation by identifying prospects, securing new business, and maintaining relationships with current and potential exhibitors. The Exhibitor Sales Specialist ensures a smooth and successful experience from initial outreach through event execution, while supporting overall sales goals. –MORE–

  Retail and Ticketing Associate – Posting Date: 02/16/2024

  The Comic-Con Museum is seeking a Retail and Ticketing Associate. Retail and Ticketing Associates welcome guests to the museum, work museum programs and event rentals, sell merchandise and tour tickets, and answer general inquiries about the museum and community services from the visiting public. They assist with the daily operations of the museum, including opening and closing, guest relations, sales, customer service, and special events. Retail and Ticketing Associates work to achieve sales and create an exemplary guest experience while promoting the San Diego Comic-Con mission. –MORE–  

• Forever Balboa Park

  Retail Sales Associate – Posting Date: 03/23/2026

  Forever Balboa Park seeks a Retail Sales Associate. The Retail Sales Associate welcomes visitors and facilitates the sale of merchandise in the Visitors
  Center Gift Shop through friendly and attentive customer service with some additional responsibilities at the Visitor Services Desk as needed.–MORE–

• Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego

  On-Call Teaching Artist – Posting Date: 02/19/2026

  ICA is seeking an On-Call Teaching Artist. The On-Call Teaching Artist supports the ICA’s Learning and Engagement programs by leading art-
  making lessons as part of ICA’s school outreach programs. Lessons take place at the ICA locations in Balboa Park and Encinitas, as well as at schools throughout the area. This is an on-call position with variable hours depending on school visit bookings and the teaching artist’s availability.–MORE–

  Spring Camp Teaching Artist – Part-Time, Seasonal – Posting Date: 02/19/2026

  ICA is seeking a Spring Camp Teaching Artist. The Spring Camp Teaching Artist at ICA San Diego leads art camps at our location in Encinitas, guiding students through art-making activities to explore varied topics. Through weeklong project-based lessons, the Spring Camp Teaching Artist fosters creativity, self-expression, and the development of new skills, culminating in a weekly showcase of camper’s work. The Spring Camp Teaching Artist reports to the Education Manager.–MORE–

  Education Manager: 04/16/2026

  ICA is seeking an Education Manager. The Education Manager manages the promotion, administration, and operations of ICA learning and engagement programs, working closely with the Director of Learning and Engagement to manage programs including, but not limited to, school outreach programs, year-round classes, summer camps, public programs, and community partnerships. Overseeing a team of teaching artists and working closely with community partners, the Education Manager carries out the day-to-day program communications and operations central to the ICA’s vision of becoming a living laboratory for the transformational power of art to build vibrant communities. The Education Manager reports to the Director of Learning and Engagement.–MORE–

  Summer Camp Instructor: 04/16/2026

  The Summer Camp Teaching Artist at ICA San Diego leads summer art camps at our locations in Encinitas and/or Balboa Park, guiding students through art-making activities to explore varied topics. Through weekly project-based lessons, the Summer Camp Teaching Artist fosters creativity, self-expression, and the development of new skills, culminating in a weekly showcase of campers’ work.The Summer Camp Teaching Artist reports to the Education Manager.–MORE–

  Exhibitions Manager – Full-Time, Non-Exempt: 05/19/2026

  ICA is seeking an Exhibitions Manager. The Exhibitions Manager works on all aspects of exhibition preparation, logistics, art handling, and other duties for all ICA San Diego locations. The Exhibitions Manager will plan and oversee the execution of all fabrication and production needs related to the ICA San Diego’s exhibition program and outdoor sculpture collection. They will also oversee the hiring and management of Preparators and external vendors for curatorial needs. The Exhibitions Manager reports to the Curator. –MORE–

• Museum of Us

  No positions listed at this time.

• Mingei International Museum

  No positions listed at this time.

• San Diego Air & Space Museum

  Guest Experience Representative – Posting Date: 02/19/2026

  The San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park seeks a part-time Guest Experience Rep to join our outstanding team. Guest Experience Representatives are responsible for providing excellent customer service to museum visitors by answering questions, selling museum admission tickets, Balboa Park Explorer Passes, museum memberships, operating flight simulators, staffing retail store, café, 3D/4D theater, and interpreting exhibits. Duties specific to this position include POS system and credit card terminal operation and daily register accounting and balancing.  –MORE–

  Full-Time Museum Facilities Technician – Posting Date: 08/26/2026

  The San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park seeks a Full-Time Museum Facilities Technician. Facilities Technicians provide maintenance and custodial services to the Museum as assigned by the Facilities Manager. In addition to typical Facilities work, Facilities Technicians work in support of the Education, Special Events, and Curatorial departments on projects ranging from providing one of San Diego’s most iconic event venues, to changing exhibits of historically important aircraft and aviation-related objects. The technician will bring intermediate skills in one or more building trades: the ability to fix technical equipment, painting of building areas, minor electrical work, and other duties as assigned. This position will offer opportunities to learn additional skills and earn or maintain equipment operating licenses. The Museum is a safety-first workplace. This is a full-time, hourly (non-exempt), daytime position. –MORE–

  Full Time Museum Educator – Posting Date: 08/26/2026

  The San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park seeks a Full-Time Full Time Museum Educator. The full-time Educator creates and teaches education program curriculum for the Museum’s various audiences. The Educator encourages learning through the engineering design process and poses global challenges that allow students to become active participants in their own education and represents the Museum to various educational organizations. –MORE–

• San Diego Automotive Museum

  Membership Coordinator – Posting Date: 02/19/2026

  The San Diego Automotive Museum seeks a dynamic, results-driven Membership Manager to lead and significantly grow our membership program. This new position is central to increasing membership revenue and engagement, with primary focus on expanding and stewarding our premium Podium Club (exclusive benefits including private collection access, special travel experiences, monthly events, and more), developing and scaling our corporate membership program, and driving overall membership acquisition, retention, and sales across all levels. The role combines strategic planning, proactive sales, high-touch concierge service, full program ownership for premium offerings, and operational excellence. –MORE–

   

• San Diego History Center 

  No positions listed at this time.

• San Diego Junior Theatre

  Teaching Artists – Posting Date: 02/19/2026

  Junior Theatre is always looking to grow our diverse network of professional teaching artists for classes and camps in Balboa Park and outreach programs throughout San Diego County. Currently interested only in music and dance-focused educators. Teaching Artists are required to teach students ages 4-18 in one/all of the following capacities: on-site classes and camps in Balboa Park or off-site outreach programs, on or off-site workshops. Prepares and maintains all class materials and supplies. In conjunction with the Education Director, may develop new classes and course curriculum. This is a seasonal position. Hourly rate: $30+ per hour, DOE. –MORE–.

• San Diego Model Railroad Museum

  No positions listed at this time.

• San Diego Museum of Art

  Event Technician/Projectionist – Posting Date: 02/19/2026

  The San Diego Museum of Art seeks an Event Technician/Projectionist. The Event Technician/Projectionist will execute audio/visual tasks for special events at the Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art (MOPA at SDMA). The scope of events may include but are not limited to lectures, film screenings, wedding ceremonies, panel discussions, live theater performances, exhibition openings and award ceremonies. This position will be responsible for executing technical elements of the event and communicating with clients and the event team. The Event Technician/Projectionist must have the ability to work well with the general public and possess the ability to make critical decisions under pressure. –MORE–

  Visitor Relations Associate – Posting Date: 02/19/2026

  The San Diego Museum of Art seeks a Visitor Relations Associate. The Visitor Relations Associate will proactively provide assistance to all visitors at The San Diego Museum of Art and MOPA@SDMA, using accurate information regarding both Museums, their collections, special exhibitions, programs, events and other pertinent information. This position will work politely and professionally with all Museum colleagues, partners, volunteers, and all other guests. –MORE–

   

   

   

• San Diego Natural History Museum (The NAT)

  Facilities and Security Associate (Part-Time, Regular): Posting Date – 10/21/2026

  The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking a reliable, attentive, and adaptable Facilities and Security Associate to support the daily operations, safety, and security of the Museum. This position plays an important role in protecting Museum guests, staff, volunteers, collections, and facilities while helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment. Pay: $20/hr.–MORE–

  Special Events Staff (Part-Time, As-Needed): Posting Date – 10/21/2026

  The San Diego Natural History Museum is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Special Events Staff! You will: assist with the check-in and check-out of vendors, ensuring smooth operations from start to finish; set up and break down Museum equipment to create unforgettable event experiences; provide a welcoming environment for all; and be a positive presence in the Museum, spreading enthusiasm to all our guests. Pay: $20/hr. Deadline to apply: 11/6/26.–MORE- 

   

   

• San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory

  No positions listed at this time.

• San Diego Zoo

  Bus Person – Part Time: 02/19/2026

  The San Diego Zoo seeks a Bus Person. TThe Bus Person under general supervision performs general duties related to serving the guests in a prompt and efficient manner, clean-up, stocks restaurant with proper dishes and silverware, sets up special parties and events, and performs related work as required. This position reports to Lead Bus Person or Chef.–MORE–

  Banquet Worker – Part Time: 02/19/2025

  The San Diego Zoo seeks a Banquet Worker. The Banquet Worker provides customers with table service this position assists in making assigned facility efficient and attractive to the public. This position reports to the Banquet Lead, Food Service Supervisor or Food Service Manager.–MORE– 

  San Diego Zoo F&B/Retail Hiring Event: 02/19/2026

  The San Diego Zoo seeks a San Diego Zoo F&B/Retail Hiring Event. The San Diego Zoo is currently seeking mission driven candidates who support and have a passion for wildlife conservation. Positions starting at $19.50 and require flexible availability to work schedules that include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. If you enjoy working outdoors with stunning views and some of the most awe-inspiring wildlife, we want to meet you!–MORE–

• School in the Park

  No positions listed at this time.

• The Fleet Science Center

  Cafe Team Member ( Part Time): 06/30/2026

  The Fleet seeks a Cafe Team Member. The Fleet Science Center’s Cafe Team Member plays a key role in creating a welcoming and memorable experience for every guest. In addition to providing exceptional customer service, the Cafe Team Member ensures all orders are accurate, handles transactions and merchandising, assists in light food preparation, and maintains a clean, inviting environment. This position supports both daily operations and concessions to provide a seamless guest experience.  –MORE–

  Cook (Part Time): 06/30/2026

  The Fleet seeks a part-time cook. The Fleet Science Center’s Café Cooks will support the daily needs of the Café Operations team, by carrying out all back-of-house kitchen duties including food preparation, expediting orders, working and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment, dishwashing and inventory management. This role will also cross train with front-of-house café and concessions team members to ensure smooth operations of all food and beverage spaces.  –MORE–

• The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA)

  Refer to San Diego Museum of Art Job Listings

• The Old Globe

  Public Safety Team – Part-time – Posting Date: 06/30/2026

  The Old Globe Theatre seeks a part-time Public Safety Team Member for its theatre complex in Balboa Park. As a member of the Public Safety Team, the successful candidate will help to maintain the safety and security of all patrons and staff on The Old Globe’s plaza, theatres, offices, and other company property. The ideal applicant will possess excellent customer service skills, verbal skills to de-escalate conflicts, and the ability to be proactive and detail-oriented. Duties include but are not limited to; securing/locking up buildings, patrolling theatre property, valet parking for performances, and providing transportation via golf cart or shuttle van to our patrons, staff, and actors, responding to patron inquires, and assisting with other activities onsite as requested by manager and leads. This is an in-house position with a pay rate of $20.50/hour plus ticket privileges. Must be available to work afternoons through late evening hours including weekends; some day shift hours will be available. Average schedule is 20-25 hours per week.–MORE–.

  Production Positions  – Posting Date: 06/30/2026

  The Old Globe is seeking to fill open temporary positions in all shops: carpenters, electricians, sound technicians, properties, costumers, and wardrobe staff. Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends may be required. Must be able to complete and clear a background screening. These positions are represented by IATSE Local 122. Hourly pay range is $28.27 to $29.49 per hour. –MORE–.

  Ticket Services Representative – Posting Date: 08/25/2026

  The Old Globe, one of San Diego’s most celebrated professional theatres, is seeking Ticket Services Representatives to join our Ticket Office team in beautiful Balboa Park. The Old Globe seeks Ticket Services Representatives to provide excellent customer service by assisting patrons with ticket and subscription purchases both over the phone and in person at the walk-up window. MORE–. 

  Lead Ticket Services Representative – Posting Date: 08/31/2026

  The Old Globe, one of San Diego’s most celebrated professional theatres, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced individual with strong ticketing and customer service skills to join our Ticket Services team in beautiful Balboa Park. The Lead Ticket Services Representative will assist the Ticket Services Director and Assistant Ticket Services Director in all tasks of the ticket office.MORE. 

  Associate Director of Major Gifts – Posting Date: 10/23/2026

  The Old Globe is seeking Associate Director of Major Gifts to join its individual giving team, responsible for securing at least $2 million annually from individual donors giving at the $12,500+ level. The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of approximately 100–120 major gift prospects and donors, including select Board members, and will be accountable for the full major gifts cycle: prospecting, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, renewal, and upgrade.MORE. 

  Associate Director of Marketing and Communications – Posting Date: 10/29/2026

  The Old Globe is seeking an Associate Director of Marketing and Communications to join its Marketing team, responsible for single ticket revenue, audience acquisition, retention, and campaign performance. The Associate Director of Marketing and Communications will execute marketing plans across paid digital and print media, direct mail, promotions, and other opportunities. This role directly supervises the Social Media Manager, Public Relations Associate, Promotions Partners Associate, and Marketing Assistant.MORE

  Teaching Artists- Posting Date: 11/05/2026

  The Old Globe is seeking creative, charismatic, and dynamic Teaching Artists to foster meaningful connections between theatre and the San Diego community through engaging educational programming. Rooted in our Social Justice Roadmap and EDIA values, Teaching Artists develop and facilitate inclusive, accessible workshops, in-school residencies, youth summer studios, and community events across Balboa Park and San Diego County.MORE.

   

• The Spreckels Organ Society

  No positions listed at this time.

• Timken Museum of Art

  No positions listed at this time.