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Job Description and Duties

Applications will be reviewed beginning Friday, October 2, 2026, and every Friday thereafter until filled.

This position is located in Los Angeles.

Please read the job bulletin thoroughly to understand application submission requirements.

Please note: All information provided on the STD 678 Employment Application is subject to verification at any time during the recruitment and hiring process, including after an offer of employment has been made or employment begun. Incomplete or vague information may delay the review process or impact your eligibility.

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While not required, a resume is strongly encouraged to provide additional details about your skills and experience. A resume does not replace the required STD 678 Employment Application or the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

This is an exciting opportunity to join the California Science Center's exhibit development team and help shape a major new exhibition focused on technology and engineering. The Science Center is an internationally recognized leader in informal science education and a great place to make a difference. Located in the heart of Los Angeles in historic Exposition Park, the Science Center is open to the public 7 days per week, 362 days per year, with free general admission and more than 2 million visitors per year. Our mission is to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating fun, memorable experiences.

The California Science Center seeks an Administrator, Science Program to fill the role of Curator, Technology. Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Exhibits, the Curator, Technology is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of technology and engineering exhibitions. The incumbent develops new exhibits and related content that are accurate, relevant to our visiting public, representative of current scientific knowledge, and effectively communicated to a diverse general audience. In support of this work, the incumbent also coordinates and develops exhibit-related educational materials in collaboration with the Education Department; establishes and maintains relationships with the scientific community; and supports fundraising initiatives.

This position will make major contributions to the Science Center's mission through the development of a major permanent exhibition focused on technology and engineering. This long-term project will have a dramatic and lasting impact on the California Science Center's exhibit offerings and inspire future generations of scientists and engineers.

Guided by our mission, Curators at the Science Center have the opportunity to do intellectually engaging, creatively stimulating, and highly rewarding work that directly serves the public. Our Curators have come to the Science Center from many different backgrounds. Some already have experience working in museums or science centers, while others have developed science communication skills through other means such as teaching, science writing, or industry communications. Regardless of their specific path to the position, all of our Curators have come to the Science Center looking for rewarding work applying their technical scientific expertise to the exciting and creative challenge of developing fun and memorable experiences that communicate science effectively to a diverse audience. We especially encourage veterans, women and persons with disabilities to apply.

If you want to make a big impact communicating science to the general public and you meet the minimum qualifications stated below, we encourage you to apply for the Administrator, Science Programs (Curator, Technology) position.

To learn more about the California Science Center, visit our website at 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

PLEASE REFER TO DUTY STATEMENT IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT SECTION.

Special Requirements

The selected candidate will be required to submit to pre-employment hiring clearances which include the following: Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint and medical testing for tuberculosis, within three business days of receipt of a conditional offer of employment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

* An earned Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in engineering, technology, computer science, physical sciences, applied sciences, or a closely related scientific field that will complement the existing curatorial team's expertise in air and space, ecology and environmental science, and physiology and medicine.

* Expertise in a field related to technology or engineering is strongly preferred.

* Experience developing exhibits (on any subject) at a science center or museum is strongly preferred.

* Three or more years of experience in public science communication, informal science education, science or technology exhibit development, educational program development, or related public engagement work, preferably involving technology or engineering.

* One or more years of administrative or supervisory experience involving planning, coordination, implementation, or management of science programs, exhibits, educational programs, research activities, or related programs.

*Demonstrated ability to communicate science, technology, or engineering concepts to a lay audience clearly and accessibly.

*Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor science, technology, engineering, or educational programs and projects.

*Experience managing budgets, financial resources, grants, or other program resources in support of science, technology, engineering, or educational programs.

* Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions to complex scientific, technical, programmatic, or operational issues.

* Ability to speak clearly and effectively in front of professional, educational, and general public audiences.

* Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and collaborative team environment.

* Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment when communicating and making decisions in sensitive or complex situations.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with colleagues, management, subject-matter experts, external partners, stakeholders, and representatives of government and other agencies.

* Experience managing vendors, contractors, consultants, or contracts, and coordinating program or exhibition activities in accordance with applicable organizational policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

* Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment involving multiple programs, priorities, and deadlines.

* Excellent writing skills, including the ability to prepare reports, proposals, correspondence, and other professional documents as well as program materials and interpretive content for a general public audience.

* Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and other software or digital tools used for program administration, exhibit development, research, project management, or data management.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

ELIGIBILITY AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To be considered for the job vacancy you MUST satisfy one of the following requirements:

List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for the classification (see Examination Information section below).

Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

STATE CLASSIFICATION EXAM INFORMATION:

To become 'list eligible' for consideration, interested candidates must successfully pass a civil service exam. You may apply and take the exam online at CalCareers, copy or click on the following link:

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please refer to Minimum Qualifications on the bulletin when applying.

EDUCATION INFORMATION : If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Foreign Degrees: Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Applications with "SEE RESUME" or "SEE ATTACHED" will not be not considered. Faxed or emailed applications are not acceptable.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). See STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS section.

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