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The General Manager of The Studio develops and oversees revenue generating art-making programming and project manages a full spectrum of programs from across departments in The New Children’s Museum’s newly constructed art studio, a state-of-the-art studio space opening in early 2025. This leadership role works collaboratively and cross-departmentally to deliver high-quality art-making experiences for visitors of all ages. The General Manager will project manage programming, including scheduling, staffing, and operations for this innovative space, fostering an environment of joy, creativity, curiosity, and kindness.

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Minimum Experience: Experienced, Manager/Supervisor
• Compensation: $65,000 – $75,000

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The Director of Development serves as a strategic leader and member of the Advancement Team. Under the direction of and in close partnership with the Chief Strategic Advancement Officer, this position develops, and implements strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects and donors interested in supporting The New Children’s Museum.

The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas and perspective on all development strategies and activities, proactively seeking and implementing growth opportunities, and ensuring appropriate integration of efforts across fundraising programs. The Director of Development will prioritize enhancing the working cohesion of assigned areas of responsibility with other units across the Advancement Team and organization-wide, fostering a working culture of deep and authentic strategic coordination and collaboration.

• Location: Hybrid
• Minimum Experience: Senior Manager/Supervisor
• Compensation: $105,000-$120,000 annually

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Position Summary: The New Children’s Museum is seeking an experienced grant writer with a record of fundraising success to join our development team as the Grants Manager. Reporting to either the Chief Strategic Advancement Office or the Director of Development (depending on experience), the Grants Manager will be responsible for prospecting, writing, and securing the majority of NCM’s grants from corporations, foundations, and government agencies that support NCM’s mission and work. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across departments and teams.

• Location: Hybrid
• Minimum Experience: Experienced
• Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 annually

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Facility Manager at The New Children’s Museum ensures Museum Guests and Staff experience a safe and fully functional environment while they visit the Museum and the surrounding outdoor areas. The Facility Manager’s role is to observe and react intuitively and quickly, constantly modeling a respectable presence. This position will be the primary point of contact for contractors who service all aspects of the building as well as interacting with art installation designers and installers.

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Minimum Experience: Manager/Supervisor
• Compensation: $68,000 annually

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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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