Employment Opportunities
Do you want to work for an organization that is committed to community, innovation, and excellence? If so, see what opportunities are available at Filoli Historic House and Garden.
Filoli Historic House and Garden is a beautiful 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 connecting 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.
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Remember the excitement of going on a school field trip? You can be part of that wonder and fun at Filoli. Working as part of the Education Department, the School Program Interpretive staff will lead elementary school students on 2-hour field trips at the House, Garden, and Nature Preserve, and coordinate with school program volunteers. Filoli’s School Program Interpretive staff will do more than deliver information – they will encourage students to explore, discover, inquire, and reflect, all in the unique setting of a formal garden, historic house, and nature preserve. The ability to interpret the nature, garden, and history of Filoli for children, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills are important traits for members of the School Programs Interpretive team. The rate of pay for this position will be $15.00 per hour. The typical schedule for academic year shifts will be 9:00am-12:30pm with an average of 2-4 days per week, Tuesday-Friday. Additional summer and holiday season hours may be available.
Required training dates: Tuesdays, August 13, 20 and 27 and Wednesdays, August 14, 21 and 28 (9:30am-3:30pm). In addition to these required training dates, School Program Interpreters will complete approximately 40 hours of online training at home in August. All training time is paid.
Filoli Historic House and Garden is a beautiful 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 connecting 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.
SUMMARY
Interested in working at a beautiful historic house and garden? Filoli is looking for a talented candidate to join our team of committed professionals dedicated to achieving high horticultural standards while honoring historic preservation. The Assistant Horticulturist works under the direct supervision of the Area Lead Horticulturist. This position is responsible for providing care, maintenance and protection of Filoli’s gardens and grounds including: historic and ornamental plant collections, hardscaping and structures, and tools and equipment.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position (30-40 hours per week, flexibly scheduled) that typically works 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday, as well as some evenings and Sundays to support Filoli events. Starting salary is $24.52 per hour and this position is also eligible for employee benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, Flex plan, 401(k) (eligible at 6 months of employment), vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.
Filoli Historic House and Garden is a beautiful 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 connecting 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.
Want to work at a beautiful historic house and garden? The Visitor Services Representative is responsible for providing all visitors with an exceptional experience. The position requires significant interaction with visitors, volunteers and staff, while working in a very busy, multi-faceted office environment as well as spending time in the garden and house.
This Visitor Services Representative position is a part-time (up to 29 hours per week, flexibly scheduled), non-exempt, hourly and year-round position. The rate of pay will be $15.00 per hour. Typically, the position will be required to work a combination of weekdays, weekends and some evenings and the schedule is determined two weeks in advance. This schedule may change to meet the needs of the organization so flexibility is important.
Filoli Historic House and Garden is a beautiful 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 connecting 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.
Are you interested in helping to preserve a beautiful historic property? The Facilities Technician I is an entry-level position responsible for providing essential support for many of Filoli’s events and activities, as well as some occasional general maintenance. 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 an exceptional opportunity for someone to learn and grow while working with a highly qualified team of professionals.
Depending on candidate experience, the rate of pay will be $17 to $21 per hour. This full-time position (30-40 hours per week, flexibly scheduled) is typically scheduled Tuesday-Saturday (8:00am-4:30pm). It is also eligible for employee benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, Flex Plan, 401(k) (eligible at 6 months of employment), vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. The Facilities Technician 1 should have the ability to support a flexible schedule and work environment, covering necessary duties as needed.
Filoli Historic House and Garden is a beautiful 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 connecting 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.
Want to work at a beautiful historic house and garden? Join our excellent Events team as a bartender! The Bartender will establish the smooth and efficient running of the wine and beer bar by ensuring that setup, execution, and communication functions and duties are carried out in a professional, exact, and prompt manner. The bar is utilized for specialized Filoli events as well as event rentals and as a result, any tips that are received are not part of the bartender compensation and are considered donations to Filoli. The Bartender will provide excellent customer service while pouring alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The role will also include cash handling, inventory management, and communicating with multiple departments.
This is a part-time position (up to 29 hours per week, flexibly scheduled) that will require evening and weekend hours. Dependent on candidate experience, the salary range is $18 – $20 per hour and this position is eligible for holiday, sick leave, vacation (all at part-time rate) and 401(k) (eligible after 6 months of employment). Typically, the Bartender will work Thursday through Sunday for 20-28 hours per week (average of 22 hours per week).
Filoli Historic House and Garden is a beautiful 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 connecting 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 helping to preserve a beautiful historic property? The Facilities Supervisor assists the Facilities Manager and the Garden Supervisor in planning, executing and acquiring parts to support special projects in addition to performing general maintenance duties. 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. A key responsibility of this position is support of all Filoli events, rentals and staff work environments.
This is a full-time, exempt position (30-40 hours per week, flexibly scheduled) that will require evening and weekend hours. Depending on candidate experience, the salary range is $70,000 – $75,000 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 Supervisor 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!
