Seasonal Retail Associate

Seasonal Retail Associate

Make a difference where it matters. As a Seasonal Retail Associate at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
, you’ll help create unforgettable guest experiences while supporting a mission dedicated to ocean conservation and sustainability.

About the Role

Join the SSA Group team at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for a seasonal opportunity where retail meets purpose. You’ll provide exceptional service to aquarium guests while helping maintain welcoming, organized retail spaces that support the overall guest experience.

This is a seasonal position with a maximum employment period of 120 days. Employment will end once the 120-day period has been reached. At the end of the season, the employee must be terminated and cannot be rehired for at least 13 weeks.

What You’ll Do

• Provide friendly, responsive service to guests of all ages
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked retail displays
• Assist with inventory tracking and guest product requests
• Follow safety, cleanliness, and operational standards
• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver an excellent guest experience
• Support a welcoming environment that reflects the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s commitment to conservation and sustainability

Pay & Perks

$17.00 per hour

• Week-long paid onboarding
• Employee discounts on retail and meals
• Paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Experience working in a mission-driven environment

Schedule & Location

On-site at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

Flexible scheduling may include weekends and holidays
, based on business needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Friendly, positive, and guest-focused approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Reliable, accountable, and eager to learn
• Interest in conservation, sustainability, or creating meaningful guest experiences is a plus

Why Join Us:

We’re more than a store. SSA Group partners with the Monterey Bay Aquarium to eliminate single-use plastics and support local food systems—every shift supports sustainability.

SSA Group, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities, disabled veterans, or those with other needs during the application or interview process. If you require an accommodation, please contact

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (if applicable)

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information, please review the “Fair Chance Ordinance – Know Your Rights” document. By submitting your job application, you confirm that you have reviewed this document.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

All California residents:
By submitting your job application, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice(“Notice”).