California Academy of Sciences

Job Description

About the Opportunity: This is a great opportunity for an interactive designer with a strong foundation in graphic design who is interested in working on a range of digital projects. Join a creative team who work on initiatives that help forefront the Academy’s mission—as seen by millions of visitors—and be surrounded by the museum’s 60,000 animals. Organizational Culture: Join a team dedicated to the Academy’s mission, vision and values! Currently, the Academy has a new strategic plan including three initiatives – Hope for Reefs, Thriving California, and Islands 2030 – that leverage biodiversity science, environmental learning, and collaborative engagement to regenerate fragile ecosystems around the world. Learn more at https://www.calacademy.org/about-us/major-initiatives. 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 mission of the California Academy of Sciences is to regenerate the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. The Academy is looking for candidates who do great work, and we know they may come from a number of different backgrounds and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications for the position. This position is based in San Francisco, California. Staff are currently expected to work from the Academy offices at least 2-3 times per week, which may fluctuate based on business needs. Please do not apply if you are not able to work onsite. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by Cal Academy Workers United. Once the Academy has a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Cal Academy Workers United this position will be subject to the terms and conditions of that contract. Candidates are required to have up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination 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. The California Academy of Sciences is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace, to protect its employees, volunteers and guests. About the Creative Studio Team: Creative Studio is the in-house design department of the Academy, deeply involved in projects inside the museum and beyond its walls. Composed of multidisciplinary designers, photographers, and a studio manager, this team is responsible for developing engaging and educational environments, and crafting communications that people respond to and delight in. Compensation and Benefits: The hourly range for this position is $36.06 - $40.87. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, skills/knowledge set, and internal equity. We believe in fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to providing competitive salaries within the industry and market standards. The Academy offers a total compensation package that emphasizes both base salary and comprehensive benefits based on the hours per week worked. Further details regarding compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process. Please scroll down to "Other details" for this position's hiring range. Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week APPLICATION PROCESS: Please upload your resume, cover letter, portfolio, and complete the brief online application on our careers page linked to this posting. Other details: Pay Type: Hourly Employment Indicator: Regular FT Min Hiring Rate: $36.06/hr Max Hiring Rate: $40.87/hr