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.
The Visitor Experience Lead is a key team member in activating the mission of connecting Filoli’s rich past with a vibrant future through beauty, nature and shared stories. This position will have direct oversight for several aspects of the visitor experience and will help ensure all visitors have an exceptional experience throughout their visit to Filoli. 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 house and garden. The Lead will be highly knowledgeable about all aspects of the visitor experience, including the history of the house and garden. As a front of house position, the Lead directly interacts with our visitors as they tour the house and garden, answering questions and sharing interpretive stories. This position also helps supervise, train and coordinate a team of Visitor Services Representatives (VSR), Interpretation Specialists and a diverse group of volunteer docents.
This is a full-time (30-40 hours, flexibly scheduled), non-exempt, hourly and benefit eligible position. The rate of pay for the Visitor Experience Lead will be $22.00 per hour. This position is eligible for employee benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, Flex Plan, 401(k), vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. The schedule will require weekends and 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 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 full-time (30-40 hours per week, flexibly scheduled) non-exempt, hourly and year-round position. Depending on candidate experience, the rate of pay will be $15.00 – $16.00 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 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.
Come join our amazing Events team! The Events and Hospitality Assistant provides support during private and public events, special public programming, and hospitality service including bartending. The Events and Hospitality Assistant oversees event and hospitality set-ups, acts as an official Filoli Representative during the actual event or program and provides exemplary customer service. They also establish the smooth and efficient running of the bar by ensuring that setup, execution, and communication functions and duties are carried out in a professional, exact, and prompt manner. The role will include cash handling, inventory management, and communicating with multiple departments.
This is a year-round, part-time position (up to 29 hours per week, flexibly scheduled) that will require weekends and evenings. Depending on candidate experience, the salary range is $18.00 – $21.00 per hour. Schedule will change to meet the needs of the organization so flexibility is important in the case of an unexpected demand. Notice of schedule will be provided at least 2 weeks in advance.
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 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. Depending on candidate experience, the rate of pay will be $15.00-$16.00 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 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!
