Airport Art Program Coordinator - Limited

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, culture starts with each of us. Our workplace is shaped by mindsets that guide how we show up for one another: believing the best in people, collaboration, empathy, listening, and thoughtful decision-making.

• Location: The new Airport Authority Administration building and terminals located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid
  
  Schedule:
  
  This role follows a hybrid schedule with both on-site and remote work. On-site days are required, based on department needs, to support collaboration and business operations. Remote work flexibility is available on other days as determined by the department.
• Salary: The hiring salary range for the Airport Art Program Coordinator is $76,776 to $88,292. The full pay range for the Airport Art Program Coordinator is $59,058 to $94,493.
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  SAN Salary: The qualified School 2 SAN candidate will start at $59,058.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Enjoy a workplace that makes well‑being part of the daily routine! Tap into multiple on‑site gyms, unwind or brainstorm in outdoor work spaces, score fitness discounts for every level and goal, give back with volunteer‑time rewards, connect with financial wellness advisors, and explore scenic walking trails just steps from campus, all wrapped in a supportive wellness package designed to help you feel your best inside and outside of work.
• Final date to receive applications: September 13, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

The Customer Experience Arts Program team is seeking an Airport Art Program Coordinator for a limited-duration role. The selected candidate will help coordinate ongoing musical performances throughout SAN's terminals. No day is the same; from working with artists and performers to producing videos and engaging media materials this is an exciting role. Their creative mindset, curiosity, and hands‑on approach will bring ideas to life.

They'll also have the opportunity to contribute their creative skills through content and communications while collaborating with teams across the Airport.

Step into a role where creativity meets dynamic public spaces/real-time problem solving, and every detail contributes to an exceptional airport experience for the SAN traveler.

As part of the Authority's career pathway program School2

SAN, this opportunity connects recent graduates and emerging professionals in the performing arts and provides meaningful work at a globally recognized airport.

The School 2 SAN program provides entry-level opportunities for individuals with limited or no prior work experience. Our goal is to help students and recent graduates…