Job Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in employment at the USS Midway Museum.
About the Midway
The USS Midway Museum is America’s most visited naval historic ship museum. It is dedicated to preserving the legacy and contributions of US Naval Aviation as well as honoring those who serve, and served, America in uniform. The Midway Museum is the top-rated attraction in San Diego and hosts more than 1,000,000 visitors annually. Located in downtown San Diego, it is open daily.
Why the USS Midway Museum?
The longest serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century now serves as a symbol of freedom and a legacy to those who served. Join our team and help us preserve those freedoms by sharing their stories with the world.
Some of the benefits the USS Midway Museum offers regular full-time employees are:
- 100% Company-paid Health and Dental insurance
- 100% Company-paid Life and LTD insurance
- Competitive Vacation, Sick time and paid holidays
- 403(b) Plan with 100% match up to 5% of salary and immediate vesting.
- Annual discretionary bonus program
Full-time and part-time employee benefits:
- Paid Parking and walking distance to public transportation
- Work downtown on the water in the heart of the Embarcadero Waterfront experience.
- Discounts at onsite Café
- Merchandise Discounts in Jet Shop
- Free Admission to participating San Diego Museums
- Friendly culture and casual environment.
Be part of a fun and exciting team aboard America’s most-visited aircraft carrier museum!
The USS Midway Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
Due to the high number of responses, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.
Open Positions
SAN DIEGO, CA
Are you upbeat, positive, reliable and have a passion for people? Are you looking for a job in a unique and fun environment? The USS Midway Museum is looking for an Admissions/Cashier Lead to join our guest services team in delivering exceptional customer service.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The USS Midway Museum is an immensely popular event venue. Its unique downtown location, convention center proximity and 360-degree panorama view make it an unparalleled venue for every occasion. More than 700 private and active-duty Navy events are held annually. The Midway can accommodate events for up to 3,500 guests.
The Museum has openings for event bartenders. Positions are part-time. Weekly hours are approximately 10-20 hours per week with potential for more as event business returns. Pay is $16.30 per hour plus gratuity share.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages
- Interact with customers, take orders, and serve drinks
- Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
- Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
- Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
- Stay guest focused and provide an excellent guest experience
- Comply with all food and beverage regulations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum one-year experience in bartending
- At least one-year experience in customer service and/or hospitality preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years.
- Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job Conditions/Work Location: Work is performed aboard an Aircraft Carrier in all weather conditions, indoor and outdoor.
Physical Requirements: Standing for long periods, climbing up/down stairs and ladders; and carry up to 50 pounds; reach both above and below shoulder height.
Equipment Operated: Computer, printers, fax machine, telephone, copier, and scanner.
SAN DIEGO, CA
Are you upbeat, positive, reliable and have a passion for people? Are you looking for a job in a unique and fun environment? The most visited aircraft carrier museum, the USS Midway Museum, is looking for a Event Setup Rep (On Call).
Department: Events
Reports to: Event Operations Manager
Status: On call
Pay rate: $19.00 hour
Schedule: AM/PM shifts. Must be able to work weekends/holidays.
Position Summary
San Diego’s top-rated attraction, the USS Midway Museum, is seeking Event Service Representatives. This position provides the general labor necessary for the set up and tear down and equipment for special events.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Clean, dust, and wipe rental equipment furniture
- Load/unload event gear and equipment with lift equipment
- Physically set up and tear down event equipment i.e. tables, chairs, stanchions, flooring, umbrellas, etc.
- Assemble furniture and space accessories, i.e. shelving, cabinets, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Prior related experience preferred.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Reliable and dependable: ability to report to work on time as scheduled.
- Demonstrate excellent guest services skills.
- A team player. Must work well with others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job Conditions/Work Location: Work is performed on board an aircraft carrier.
Physical Requirements: Constant climbing up/down stairs and ladders; bend stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull/push lift, and carry up to 50 pounds; reach both above and below shoulder height.
Equipment Operated: Aircraft elevator, fork lift, man lift, aircraft tow truck, buffer/scrubber, pallet jack, small power tools and janitorial equipment.
SAN DIEGO, CA
Status: Regular full time with 100% paid Medical and Dental, 1st of the month after 30 days
Schedule: 40 hours per week, must be able to work nights & weekends!
Pay Rate: $22.00 – $22.00 per hour
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK A SCHEDULE that WILL INCLUDE WEEKENDS, EVENINGS AND HOLIDAYS.
Maintenance/Logistics Tech
- Support proper removal of trash, retrograde, HAZMAT, e-waste, recyclable material, grease, aircraft or vehicles as required.
- Perform general maintenance and repair of the ship and associated equipment including interior/exterior hull preservation, corrosion control, truck, van, forklift and light towers as well as general custodial maintenance.
- Responsible for daily operational logistics that requires movement of equipment/supplies from the pier via aircraft elevators, hangar bay to flight deck via cargo/bomb elevator and via forklift through the hangar bay and flight deck.
- Receive and deliver USPS, FEDEX, Amazon and other general package deliveries on behalf of MIDWAY and MIDWAY vendors.
- Support timely onload of perishable food items for catering, café and special events.
- Operate aircraft/bomb elevator, forklift (large and smaller forklifts), man-lift and rolling stocks.
- Work collaboratively with all internal departments to ensure coordination of activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Graduate
- Previous related work experience with maintenance/repair, or warehouse logistics.
- S. Navy shipboard maintenance experience a plus!
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Qualified or can be qualified to operate forklifts, pallet equipment and other Midway specific equipment
- Maintain a qualified driving record to operate company vehicles.
- Computer skills to include proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates ability to use small power (hand and cleaning) tools.
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals in a professional manner.
- Ability to work in a self-initiating business environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to deal effectively with deadlines and time pressures.
- Team player – ready and willing to help wherever needed or assigned
- Ability to work weekend and evening hours as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Job Conditions/Work Location: Work is performed on board an aircraft carrier.
- Physical Requirements: Constant climbing up/down stairs and ladders; bend stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull/push lift, and carry up to 40 pounds; reach both above and below shoulder height.
- Equipment Operated: Forklift, pallet equipment, small power tools, buffer/scrubber, and janitorial equipment.
SAN DIEGO, CA
Status: Full Time with 100% medical & dental, 403b with match, vacation, sick and holiday hours.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Thursday – Monday, day, and evening shifts
Pay rate: $24.00 – $24.00 per hour
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK A SCHEDULE that WILL INCLUDE WEEKENDS, EVENINGS AND HOLIDAYS
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Distribute work assignments to the daily crew and monitor progress.
- Primary custodial point of contact for the Engineering department in the absence of Custodial Supervisor.
- Complete daily status report.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, using cleansers, solvents, soap solutions, and polishes.
- Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; refill restroom dispensers.
- Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors
- Wash walls and equipment.
- Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, vacuums, brooms and mops for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, equipment, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience in custodial maintenance.
- Prior experience in leading a team of 4 of more.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Team player – ready and willing to help wherever needed or assigned.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to follow written/verbal instructions
- Ability to operate and use small power/hand tools.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to deal effectively with deadlines and time pressures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Job Conditions/Work Location: Work is performed on board an aircraft carrier. Shifts vary and require ability to work nights and weekends.
- Physical Requirements: Constant climbing up/down stairs and ladders; bend stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull/push lift, and carry up to 40 pounds; reach both above and below shoulder height.
- Equipment Operated: Small power tools, buffer/scrubber, and janitorial equipment.
SAN DIEGO, CA
The USS Midway Museum has a great opportunity for a Facilities Manager with Shipboard operations experience.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the ship’s exterior/interior maintenance, corrosion control, preventive maintenance of equipment, ship spaces, repair projects and procurement of supplies on a decommissioned/no longer active-duty Navy ship that is now a successful floating museum open to the public. Leads a large paid staff organization predominantly of no military background and ship restoration volunteers.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Assistant to the Chief Engineer. Responsible for supervising 30 plus Maintenance Personnel in carrying out the daily operation of Engineering Department including spaces/equipment maintenance, interior/exterior hull preservation/corrosion control, custodial maintenance, events support and engineering department staffing.
- Lead expansion projects including abatement, demolition, construction, clean-up, preservation, and restoration.
- Procures custodial, repair, maintenance and operations supplies.
- Assists with managing Engineering Department’s annual budget.
- Manages and responds to maintenance requests and safety related discrepancies.
- Directs the on-load/off-load of special events supplies and stores which includes crane operations.
- Recruitment, Interview, hire, train and certify maintenance and heavy equipment operators.
- Operates aircraft and cargo-bomb elevators, scissor-lifts, and forklifts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- 8-10 years of experience in shipboard operations, preventative maintenance planning and creative maritime solutions.
- Additional five years professional facilities management experience a plus. Knowledge of commercial HVAC strongly desired.
- Successful track record of leading, managing and evaluating personnel – minimum 8 years.
- Experience with planning and maintaining department budgets.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Strong knowledge of aircraft carrier hull structure, compartments, electrical systems, deck equipment ventilation and associated auxiliary systems.
- Availability during weekend and evening hours. Able to respond to unscheduled, unexpected ship facility requirements.
- Certified, or able to be certified to operate heavy equipment such as forklift and scissor-lift.
- Demonstrated ability to hire, train, mentor and motivate staff members.
- Proficient in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent internal and external customer service skills.
- Accurate and detail oriented. Able to monitor and follow-up on assignments to staff, volunteers and contractors.
- Ability to deal effectively with deadlines and time pressures.
- Customer service balanced with personnel safety, information sharing and positive professional attitude daily.
- Team player – ready and willing to help wherever needed or assigned.
Background Information:
- Candidates offered a position must be able to pass a background investigation
Pay: The pay range for this position $80,000 – $90,000 annually.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Job Conditions/Work Location: Work is performed on board a decommissioned aircraft carrier Museum. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Physical Requirements: Constant climbing up/down traditional Navy stairs and ladders (e.g. vertical trunks); work in small places, bend stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull/push lift, and carry up to 50 pounds; reach both above and below shoulder height.
- Equipment Operated: Computer, printer, fax machine, telephone, copier, aircraft elevator, fork lift, scissor-lift, aircraft tow truck, buffer/scrubber, pallet jack, sand/shot blaster, small power tools and janitorial equipment.
SAN DIEGO, CA
The USS Midway Museum is an immensely popular event venue. Its unique downtown location, convention center proximity and 360-degree panorama view make it an unparalleled venue for every occasion. More than 700 private and active-duty Navy events are held annually. The Midway can accommodate events for up to 3,500 guests.
The Museum is seeking a Beverage Services Support Specialist that is interested in working in a highly collaborative fun and customer focused environment, appreciates volunteer service, enjoys problem solving and is passionate about making an impact at work. A relatively young and small organization, the Midway provides an excellent opportunity for staff to experience ownership of their work and see immediate results of their efforts while also enjoying a balanced work/life.
Position Summary: The Beverage Services Support Specialist would be responsible for the preparation of the evening bar, including the receiving, stocking, and preparing of both alcohol and non-alcohol products.
Hours: 18-24 hours per week with 3 – 4 shifts
Schedule: Varies based on event schedule, primarily daytime hours
Pay rate: Minimum wage plus gratuity share.
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS AND OCCASIONAL EVENINGS
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Enforces state liquor laws including, proper identification procedures, monitoring levels of intoxication, intervention strategies, refusal of service and cutoff procedures
- ID and wristband at certain events for people over 21 as needed.
- Respond to questions and inquiries from internal staff, vendors and other business partners.
- Place weekly orders for beverages and supplies and receive and ensure storage of department deliveries.
- Prepare nightly bartender inventory, including liquor, beer, wine, and non-alcohol product.
- Prepare nightly bartender set-up cart, including trash and recycle cans, ice, floor mats, etc.
- Maintain and set up IPad based Cash/Credit card system and work large cash bar events.
- Back up for Bar Manager for vacations/time off.
- Assist and work at events when needed.
- Respond to questions and inquiries from internal staff, vendors and other business partners.
- All other duties, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School graduate. College degree preferred.
- Current Food Handler’s Card
- Current California Responsible Beverage Service Certificate
- Experience in a bar or banquet setting
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Computer skills include proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.Knowledge of Reserve system sales and catering software a plus.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact/communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Accurate and detail oriented.
- Ability to deal effectively with deadlines and time pressures.
- Team player – ready and willing to help wherever needed or assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job Conditions/Work Location: Work is performed on board an aircraft carrier. Work schedule can be any time Sunday – Saturday with the ability to work Holidays and nights as needed.
Physical Requirements: Constant climbing up/down stairs and ladders; bend stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull/push lift, and carry up to 40 pounds; reach both above and below shoulder height.
Equipment Operated: Computer, printer, fax machine, credit card machine, telephone, copier, scanner and pallet jack.
SAN DIEGO, CA
Status: Full Time with 100% medical & dental, 403b with match, vacation, sick and holiday hours.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, shifts vary
Pay rate: $21.00 – $21.00 per hour
MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK A SCHEDULE that WILL INCLUDE WEEKENDS, EVENINGS AND HOLIDAYS.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, using cleansers, solvents, soap solutions, and polishes.
- Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; refill restroom dispensers.
- Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors
- Wash walls and equipment.
- Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, vacuums, brooms and mops for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, equipment, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Prior experience with commercial/industrial cleaning is required.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Team player – ready and willing to help wherever needed or assigned.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to follow written/verbal instructions
- Ability to operate and use small power/hand tools.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to deal effectively with deadlines and time pressures.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Job Conditions/Work Location: Work is performed on board an aircraft carrier. Shifts vary and require ability to work nights and weekends.
- Physical Requirements: Constant climbing up/down stairs and ladders; bend stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull/push lift, and carry up to 40 pounds; reach both above and below shoulder height.
- Equipment Operated: Small power tools, buffer/scrubber, and janitorial equipment.
SAN DIEGO, CA
The USS Midway Museum is seeking a candidate to join our membership/development team who is interested in working in a highly collaborative, fun environment; who appreciates volunteer service, enjoys problem solving; and is passionate about making an impact at work. A relatively young and small organization, the Midway provides an excellent opportunity for staff to experience ownership of their work and see immediate results of their efforts while also enjoying a balanced work/life.
Reporting to the President of the Midway Foundation, this position performs a wide range of database, administrative, and customer service duties in support of the Midway’s membership programs and fundraising efforts.
Schedule is generally Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm but must be flexible to work occasional nights and weekends for member/donor events. This is an onsite position.
- Answers department phone calls, calendars meetings, processes mail and invoices, orders office supplies, and maintains department electronic and paper files.
- Serves as one of Midway’s Mission CRM database superusers – works collaboratively to develop and update standard operating procedures for the CRM database and assists in training database users.
- Ensures accurate data integration between Mission CRM and additional systems, including Galaxy and MailChimp.
- Serves as the liaison between Membership, Guest Services, and Admissions to troubleshoot transaction issues, ensure data accuracy, and create a positive experience for our members.
- Supports the Membership Manager – Processes 300+ monthly new/renewed memberships and membership letters, coordinates with mail house services, and generates membership renewal lists.
- Supports the Donor Engagement Manager – Processes 300+ monthly mailed/online gifts and acknowledgement letters, coordinates annual appeals with mail house services, and generates donor appeal lists.
- Tracks membership and fundraising data and trends, generating in-depth reports to support acquisition and renewal strategies.
- Coordinates membership mailing lists for eblasts, updates, and other communications.
- Provides general support for occasional before- and after-hour events and tours.
- Supports member and donor engagement events including the annual gala with ticketing and sales, invitation and program preparation, registration management, communications, and event-related logistics.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum one year of clerical/administrative. CRM database experience preferred.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Proficiency and comfortable with computers and software programs, including MS Office Suite, fundraising CRMs, and Zoom or Teams.
- Proactive, self-initiating, and able to work well under pressure and effectively meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals in a highly professional manner.
- Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and a high attention to detail.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Applicants must be able to pass a background check.
Pay: The pay range for this position is $19.00 – $22.00 per hour. The pay rate will be determined by your related education and experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Job Conditions/Work Location: Work is performed aboard an Aircraft Carrier.
- Physical Requirements: Sit for long periods of time. Navigate up/down stairs; bend stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull/push lift, and carry up to 10 pounds; reach both above and below shoulder height.
- Equipment Operated: Computer (Microsoft Office Email, Word, Excel, etc.), printers, fax machine, telephone, copier, and scanner.
SAN DIEGO, CA
Are you upbeat, positive, reliable and have a passion for people? Are you looking for a job in a unique and fun environment? The most visited aircraft carrier museum, the USS Midway Museum, is looking for an Admissions Team Member to join our guest services team in delivering exceptional customer service.
Pay rate: $19.00/ hour
Schedule: 20-30 hours per week, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday to Thursday availability
- Enthusiastically greet guests at the ticket window or entrance scanning station.
- Assist guests with selection of appropriate admission tickets.
- Accurately enter ticket purchases into Gateway Ticketing System.
- Accurately check and scan various ticket and membership types at scanning stations.
- Be knowledgeable of all programs and facilities both onboard, and in the ticket office.
- Respond to inquiries with information/suggestions to enhance guests visit.
- Responsible for the cleanliness, and organization of workstation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- O.S./cashiering experience required.
- Prior customer service.
- HS Student, HS diploma or GED equivalent
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Must be friendly, personable, and comfortable engaging with guests.
- Reliable and dependable: ability to report to work on time as scheduled.
- Demonstrate excellent guest services skills.
- A team player. Must work well with others
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Job Conditions/Work Location: Working onboard a former Navy Aircraft Carrier in all weather conditions, indoor and outdoor.
- Physical Requirements: Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
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