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The Academy is proud to offer a holistic benefits package that supports the health and wellbeing of our community. The Academy also provides benefits to assist employees with financial wellness and professional development.
Medical, Dental, and Vision
The Academy offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees. Part-time employees are offered competitive medical and vision benefits. Some Academy health plans are covered at 100%.
Retirement
The Academy provides all employees access to a 403(b) retirement plan. Employees may begin contributing to their retirement plan on the first of the month following their hire date. After one year of employment, the Academy will match 100% of an employee’s 403(b) contributions, up to 5% of the employee’s salary.
Commuter Incentives
The Academy offers a pre-tax commuter benefit for transit and parking as well as an incentive for using alternative modes of transportation (walk, bike, carpool, or public transportation).
Reciprocal Admission
Academy employees enjoy free admission to a variety of Bay Area museums, zoos, and aquariums.
Discounts
Academy employees are eligible for free or discounted Academy memberships, as well as discounts at the Café, Terrace, and retail stores.
Professional Development
The Academy offers opportunities for employees to build job-related skills through a variety of professional development courses and lectures.
Yoga and Massage
Weekly onsite yoga and chair massage available at substantially discounted rates.
The Academy is home to a variety of eclectic employee resource groups, clubs, and committees that plan events, organize community service activities, and explore the great outdoors.
AWE aims to empower our fellow female coworkers by connecting and developing through a professional—and fun!—learning network.
A group of veggie-lovers who share, celebrate, and explore plant-based diets through popular (and delicious) vegetarian potlucks.
Culture Club aims to bring staff together by planning monthly events to mingle and be treated to food, drink, or fun activities.
DE&I's goal is to help build a diverse and inclusive work environment and act as an advisory committee to staff and leadership.
Pride advocates for LGBTQ welcoming practices to make the Academy a better place for LGBTQ staff and visitors alike.
Every voice matters at the Academy. SAC is a vehicle for employees to voice concerns and participate in important issues.
Join the team at the California Academy of Sciences.
This year’s closures are having a devastating effect on the Academy. But until Dec. 31, all gifts will be matched 5x, up to $200,000, to support our scientific research, education programs, and care and conservation of our animals.
Please help the Academy with a tax-deductible gift today.
This year’s closures are having a devastating effect on the Academy. But until Dec. 31, all gifts will be matched, up to $100,000, to support our scientific research, education programs, and care and conservation of our animals.
Please help the Academy with a tax-deductible gift today.
...but our penguins are still counting on you. Make a matched Giving Tuesday gift to support the care and conservation of the Academy’s animal residents.
All gifts up to $50,000 will be doubled to make twice the impact for our penguin colony — but only until midnight on December 1.
The Academy is open to the public. All guests must reserve tickets in advance.
Please do your part to keep our community safe. Failure to follow any health and safety rules, posted signage, or staff instructions may result in your removal from the museum:
Click the link below to view complete safety information and reserve timed-entry tickets. We hope to see you soon!
The health and safety of our guests and staff is our top priority. As of November 29, the Academy is closed to the public until further notice in accordance with local and state public health guidelines. We hope to welcome you back soon.