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Members Only: Deep Sky IMAX Screening

Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, San Diego

SDAC Members are invited to visit Balboa Park’s Fleet Science Center for a free screening of their Deep Sky IMAX documentary on the James Webb Telescope and its discoveries. Join us afterwards for a luncheon to meet other members, discuss the telescope incredible images, and wonder at recent advances in the sciences. Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024 Time: 11 AM to 1 PM (Film Screening: 11 AM; Lunch: 12 PM) Location: Fleet Science Center Cost: Free About the Fleet Science Center The Fleet Science Center is on a mission to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected by the power of science to create a better future. They are a community-focused countywide organization that collaborates with educators, scientific organizations, community leaders and champions of a-ha moments.

Members Only: Visit to IVDM

Imperial Valley Desert Museum 11 Frontage Road, Ocotillo

SDAC Members, join us for an open house, behind-the-scenes tour, and reception at the Imperial Valley Desert Museum. Members are invited to go behind the scenes with IVDM Staff to learn about their exhibits, curation and collection spaces encompassing 10 million years of regional and local history! Following morning tours, SDAC Members are welcome to join IVDM Executive Director Kristin O'Lear and SDAC Executive Director Stephanie Sandoval for wine and hors d'oeurves. Under IVDM's awning overlooking the beautiful Yuha Desert, they will discuss their organizations' mission, current work, and future projects! Please note: This event is open to current SDAC members only. If your membership has lapsed, you will be asked to renew in order to attend the event. Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023 Times: Museum Open House - 10 AM to 2 PM Behind-the-Scenes Tour - 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM Reception with Museum Directors - 12:30 PM Location: Imperial Valley Desert Museum 11 Frontage Road, Ocotillo, CA 92259 Cost: Free About the Imperial Valley Desert Museum The Imperial Valley Desert Museum is a new facility in the heart of the Yuha Desert housing Indigenous and historic artifacts found within the Imperial Valley and surrounding region. Opening a new museum in the twenty-first century, we do not want to be seen as an exhibit within four walls, but to engage and interact outside of the limitations of the "box" – both metaphorically and physically.

Agave Roast

Center Members are invited to join Stan Rodriguez (Kumeyaay – Iipay, Santa Ysabel) at the La Posta Indian Reservation for a traditional Agave Roast. Friday, May 6, 10 AM to 1 PM: Watch how the pit oven is prepared and agave hearts are made ready for roasting. Saturday, May 7, 1 to 5 PM: Enjoy Bird Singing and a pit roasting demonstration as well as taste and learn about the many uses of the agave plant. Other native food provided by Grey Wolf Monitoring. Thank you to La Posta Band of Mission Indians, Stan Rodriguez, Ed Mercado (Campo Kumeyaay Nation), Grey Wolf Monitoring, and Brian Williams of ASM Affiliates for making this event possible. This event is open to SDAC members. Not a member or need to renew? Purchase Membership Advance registration is required. You may attend one or both days and will receive directions prior to the event. Date: Friday, May 6, 2022 & Saturday, May 7, 2022 Time: 10 AM to 1 PM (Fri) & 1 PM to 5 PM (Sat) Location: La Posta Indian Reservation Cost: Free

Volunteers work in the Center’s Research Library, cataloguing materials and organizing on a computer-based system.

Marketing and Administrative Volunteers assist the Development Office or Administration Office with data entry, updating marketing materials and clerical tasks. Computer experience is a plus.

Docents welcome visitors and answer general questions regarding the Center and exhibits. Docents staff the gift shop and help out with administrative and curatorial tasks.

Volunteers support event activities at the Center, such as the Annual BBQ, lectures, workshops, and fundraising events. Be a part of the party!

Volunteer provide support for K-12 programs offered at the Center. These are fun, hands-on programs that kids really enjoy. Teaching experience is a plus, but not required. Background checks are required.

Photogrammetry

With the assistance of Center staff, the intern will use photogrammetry to prepare one or more archaeological collections for digital preservation, as well as create a virtual museum exhibit for our Public Archaeology department. Per approval, special projects of the intern’s choosing are also available. During the research and planning, the intern will receive guidance as appropriate to their selected project. Prospective interns should already be familiar with photogrammetric procedures, and Agisoft Metashape.

Collections Management

With the assistance of Center staff, the intern will prepare one or more archaeological collections for curation. During the course of the internship, the intern will learn to identify artifacts and ecofacts common to the San Diego region, including lithics, ceramics, historical objects, and faunal, botanical, and mineral specimens. Center staff will instruct the intern on archaeological laboratory procedures such as basic artifact analysis, manual and computer cataloguing, storage requirements, and preventative conservation. In addition, the intern will become familiar with historical trends in archaeological practice in the San Diego area and will be introduced to current legal and ethical issues in archaeological curation as well as the concerns and rights of culturally affiliated groups with regard to archaeological materials.

Development and Marketing

Under the direction of Center staff, the intern will support the department in various activities, including, but not limited to, fundraising and grant research; e-newsletter development; social media marketing; and website maintenance. This internship will give the intern valuable, real-world experience in non-profit fundraising and marketing.

Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology

Prospective Interns must have completed three courses: Introduction to GIS, GIS Database Management, and Intermediate/Advanced Methods in GIS. The intern will be assigned a project where they will create shapefiles and maps for curated archaeological collections, museum exhibits, and/or public outreach using ArcGIS 10.6. Center staff will instruct the intern on archaeological GIS laboratory procedures such as computer cataloguing, storage requirements, and database management.

Library Science

With the assistance of Center staff, the intern will arrange and catalog materials in the Center’s library. During the course of the internship, the intern will take a leading role in the cataloging, sorting and storing of research files and creating user guides for these collections. Center staff will instruct the intern on archival procedures, computer cataloging, storage requirements, and preventative conservation.

Public Archaeology

Harness your passion for Public Archaeology and gain hands-on experience with K-12 museum field trips, lectures, and public outreach. Additional projects may include creating virtual museum exhibits and activities, assisting in the development and implementation of K-12 curricula programs, planning and presenting public facing content, or educational field trip content of your own design. Must be able to pass a Live Scan.