Employment Opportunities
Have you ever worked at a place where just driving up to the front door is a magical experience? A place where beauty and history surrounds you and invites you to be a part of it all. If not, Filoli might just be that inspirational place where you can be a part of a team who is dedicated to connecting rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature and shared stories.
Filoli is a 654-acre historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, located on the San Francisco Bay Peninsula near Woodside, CA, and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. As a team member here, you have the opportunity to preserve, build upon and share the wonder of this place.
In our daily interaction with guests, we envision a time when all people honor nature, value unique experiences and appreciate beauty in everyday life. You can also actively play a part in creating a vibrant future through our 2019-2023 Strategic Plan. Embedding the core principles of Diversity & Inclusivity, Sustainability and Organizational Excellence into each pillar of the plan, we are focusing on five main pillars of our organization: People & Culture, Fundraising & Financial Strength, Infrastructure Investments, Visibility & Branding and Engagement & Education.
We hope to have you join us as we engage new audiences and create new stories at Filoli. Take a moment and review the many opportunities that we have to offer. We have something for everyone and you may find your inspiration here.
Filoli is a 654-acre historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, located on the San Francisco Bay Peninsula near Woodside, CA, and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. At Filoli, we are dedicated to connect our rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature and shared stories. We envision a time when all people honor nature, value unique experiences and appreciate beauty in everyday life.
Share the fascinating stories of our beautiful historic house and garden! This position is a unique opportunity for a professional interested in a hands-on experience with the daily activities of interpreting an early twentieth century historic house museum. With nearly 200,000 visitors per year, roughly 90% of our visitors choose to take a self-guided tour of the House and Gardens. A front of house position, the Interpretation Specialist directly interacts with our visitors as they tour the home answering questions and sharing stories of the families. The position works directly with the Interpretation Supervisor, Visitor Experience Leads, and a diverse group of volunteer docents (Guided, Self-Guided, Self-Guided Docent Assistants, and Jr. Ambassadors) focused on interpreting the story of our historic home and estate.
This is a full time (30-40 hours, flexibly scheduled), non-exempt, hourly and benefit eligible position. Depending on candidate experience, the salary range will be $15.00 – $18.00 per hour. This position is eligible for employee benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, Flex Plan, 401(k) (eligible after 6 months of employment), vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. The schedule will require weekends and some evenings so flexibility to meet the needs of the organization is important.
Filoli is a 654-acre historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, located on the San Francisco Bay Peninsula near Woodside, CA, and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. At Filoli, we are dedicated to connect our rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature and shared stories. We envision a time when all people honor nature, value unique experiences and appreciate beauty in everyday life.
Interested in working to preserve and promote a beautiful historic house and property? The Facilities Technician II is responsible for providing essential support for Filoli’s operations, events and activities, as well as maintenance of property infrastructure. The critical part of this position is to demonstrate high standards of quality in maintenance and facilities work for this beautiful historic estate and public garden.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt position that will require evening and weekend hours. Depending on candidate experience, the salary range is $25 to $30 per hour and this position is eligible for employee benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, Flex plan, 401(k) (eligible after 6 months of employment), vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. Typically, the schedule is Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday (8:00am-4:30pm), although the position may require some additional weekend or holiday work. Major events can continue over many days. The Facilities Technician II should have the ability to support a flexible schedule and work environment, covering necessary duties as needed.
Filoli is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace.
How to Apply: Candidates with the above prerequisites are invited to submit their resumes along with a cover letter outlining their related experience and background to: https://filoli.applicantstack.com/x/openings. Possession of minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. Please, no phone calls.
Thank you for your interest in Filoli!
