career opportunities

The New Children’s Museum prides itself in having energetic, innovative employees who love to think, play and create! Please check back regularly – we post as soon as positions are open.

Current open positions (click on position to apply):

Art + Engagement

Access Programs Coordinator (Temporary)

The Access Programs Coordinator works closely with the Manager, Creative Community Advocacy to provide day-to-day administrative oversight, program development and implementation for the Museum’s access and community programs. The Access Programs Coordinator will be particularly focused on Rx for Art + Play, a program in partnership with local pediatric clinics that “prescribe” Art + Play to all children and caregivers at their annual wellness visits. Partnered clinics predominantly serve low-to-moderate income families and empower families to integrate literacy-based Art + Play into their daily lives. Families enrolled in Rx for Art + Play receive a free one-year NCM family membership along with other benefits. Ideal candidates for the Access Program Coordinator position are bilingual in English and Spanish and have a passion for community engagement. Experience working with diverse communities and program development and implementation is ideal.

  • Location: On-site at The New Children’s Museum
  • Minimum Experience: Mid-level
  • Compensation: $23.36/hour

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Facilities + Operations

HR & Accounting Assistant (Full-Time)

This position acts as the on-site support for Human Resources administration, as well as project support for the Accounting department. This position ensures the staff have an onsite resource for basic Human Resources questions and administrative support, as well as an important support for the Accounting department’s day to day operations. This is an on-premise position, Monday through Friday, during general operating hours of 9am – 5pm.

  • Location: San Diego, CA
  • Minimum Experience: Mid-level
  • Compensation: $60,000 annually

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Security Guard (Part-Time)

Security Officers at The New Children’s Museum ensure Museum Guests and Staff experience a safe environment while they visit the Museum and the surrounding outdoor areas. The Security Officer’s role is to observe and react intuitively and quickly, constantly modeling a respectable presence. Through this role, Security Officers create an atmosphere in which all can play comfortably and safely.

  • Location: San Diego, CA
  • Minimum Experience: Mid-level
  • Compensation: $18.50/hour

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Advancement Team

Art Studio at NCM

Art Workshops for ages 4-13

Our newly expanded Art Studio is now offering workshops for toddlers, kids, and teens! From printmaking to building dynamic automata’s, there’s something creative for everyone.  Sign up today!

Find a Workshop!

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