Facilities and Security Associate

Love nature? Then you’re going to love The Nat.

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) was founded by local naturalists in 1874 and has played a major role over the years in regional conversation efforts. The Museum recently celebrated its 150th anniversary and completed a strategic plan focused on encouraging a love for nature, leveraging science and collections for conservation, and using our own voice to be here for nature.

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.

The ideal candidate is dependable, communicates effectively, exercises sound judgment, and is comfortable responding to a variety of operational and security needs.

This is a part-time position with a variable schedule based on Museum needs. There are no regularly assigned days or guaranteed weekly hours. Shifts may be offered to support staffing coverage, special events, evenings, weekends, holidays, and other operational needs.

Areas of Responsibility

• Conduct regular interior and exterior building rounds to identify maintenance concerns, security risks, and irregularities involving building systems and equipment.
• Perform Museum opening and closing procedures, including securing entrances, checking public and staff areas, and ensuring the building is appropriately prepared for daily operations.
• Provide security coverage during Museum operations and special events, including monitoring guest activity, enforcing Museum policies, assisting with crowd management, and responding to disruptive behavior.
• Respond to fire alarms, medical incidents, evacuations, security concerns, and other emergencies in accordance with Museum procedures.
• Assist with contractor and vendor access, deliveries, parking reservations, and other operational needs.
• Support event setup and breakdown, including moving tables, chairs, equipment, and other materials.
• Assist with weather-related building protection measures, including setting up and removing equipment and materials as needed.
• Identify and report fire, safety, security, and maintenance concerns.
• Maintain accurate daily activity logs and complete incident reports as necessary.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service to Museum guests, staff, volunteers, contractors, and vendors.
• Perform other facilities, security, and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current California BSIS Guard Card certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain calm under pressure, and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible, on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, bend, and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Previous facilities, security, or related operational experience, preferably in a museum, cultural institution, or public-facing environment.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Schedule and Employment Details

This is a permanent, part-time, non-exempt position. Hours will vary depending on operational needs, staff availability, and Museum events. There is no fixed weekly schedule or guaranteed number of hours.

Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Scheduling will be coordinated in advance whenever possible, although occasional short-notice coverage may be requested.

The San Diego Natural History Museum is open to the public daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and regularly hosts evening events and programs.

Pay: $20/hour

Employees enjoy free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums as well as free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Learn more about the Museum’s benefits here

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