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Custodian

National Geographic Society · Education · $340.5M budget · 753 staff · Since 1888

Why National Geographic Society

FY2025 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Funds global exploration, scientific research, and educational programs to protect the planet and inspire classrooms through storytelling, science, and geographic knowledge.

  • The storytelling team oversees the society's grant making efforts in photography, journalism, film, immersive media, podcasts and other media. Its programs also support capacity building, ambitious media projects for impact and efforts to amplify voices in the media. Storytelling and…$90.9M spent in FY2025
  • The Science & Innovation team oversees the Society's grantmaking efforts in science, conservation and technology, develops and manages major programs, and establishes programmatic partnerships with like-minded non-governmental organizations (NGOs). SCIENCE & INNOVATION PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS CONTINUED ON SCH. O$67M spent in FY2025
  • For more than 40 years, National Geographic's Education and Community Engagement division has extended the work of Explorers and educators into classrooms and communities around the world, inspiring meaningful and lasting change. We support educators, researchers and learners of all…$25.8M spent in FY2025

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$433K–$1.5M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$220.5M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
753
employees
24 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
77%
of spending
Looks good: 77% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−5%
of revenue, FY2024
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
93 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 92.7 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1938
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

How You’ll Contribute The Campus and Experiences division creates and supports inspirational experiences for live audiences and delivers excellent service and operations at National Geographic Society facilities. The division is responsible for our Base Camp headquarters, including all aspects of the Museum of Exploration. This division also produces and generates revenue through National Geographic Live, Speakers Bureau and National Geographic’s Traveling Exhibitions programs. The Campus and Experiences team is responsible for creating amazing brand experiences for live audiences and delivering excellent service and operations at NGS headquarters.

The team is currently focused on the Base Camp renovation project, including all construction, content and design, revenue and operations planning, and overall budget and schedule management. They also produce and generate revenue through National Geographic Live and National Geographic’s Traveling Exhibitions programs. The Campus & Experiences Division is seeking a reliable, versatile, and proactive Custodian to provide support to the Custodial Manager and Custodial Supervisor(s) to perform a variety of duties for the National Geographic Society and various tenants. This role will ensure our facility operates smoothly, cleanly, and safely.

This role is a critical component of our facilities team, combining expert janitorial services with essential operational support. Key responsibilities include daily and routine or project-based cleaning, seasonal duties, setup and teardown for facility events, assistance with office relocations, and daily porter services to maintain continuous facility function. Flexibility, a can-do attitude, and a proactive approach to facility upkeep are essential. We are seeking a team member who values interoperability and is ready to jump in and support colleagues across different projects when needed.

At the Museum of Exploration, we believe that our greatest successes come from shared expertise and a willingness to step outside of a single role. This isn't just a part of the job; it's a core aspect of how we operate and collaborate, reflecting the spirit of partnership that defines National Geographic's culture. This position is considered essential. Essential employees are required to report to and remain at work during emergencies. This role requires flexibility to work various shifts, which may include weekends, holidays, early mornings, or late evenings to support our year-round operations and event schedules.

Your Impact Responsibilities Include General Cleaning and Sanitization (45%) Performs a wide range of cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and washing floors and other surfaces inside buildings. Operates light and heavy commercial-type floor care equipment, such as buffers and shampoo machines. Vacuums and spot cleans carpets and rugs in offices, exhibits, and public areas. Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, pictures, chairs, door trim…

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About National Geographic Society

From its Form 990

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