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Position Overview: The New Children’s Museum is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Camp Counselor positions. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about the arts and working with children. Counselors will engage campers in daily activities, help to facilitate art projects, and monitor safety. Counselors will also assist Teaching Artists and NCM staff with daily operations as needed.

The Museum’s Summer Camps are artist-led and offer experiences in a wide array of media. The program serves children from ages 5 through 13 and will run from June 1st, 2026, through August 7th, 2026, between 9am and 4pm each day. Mandatory training is required for all hired positions during the week of May 26th through the 29th 2026. (Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law).

Employment type: Temporary

Compensation: $20.94 per hour

Location: Onsite in San Diego, California

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Position Overview: 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.

Employment type: Part-Time

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Location: Onsite in San Diego, California

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