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ABOUT THE GARDEN

The Houston Botanic Garden is building an organization and a staff with a variety of skills, experience, and interests to inspire people to love plants and be good stewards of the natural world.

The Garden is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Garden is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Director of Development

The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking a Director of Development who will report to the President & CEO and provide leadership to and work collaboratively with two full-time staff — a Membership Manager and a Grants Manager. This position will also be a point-of-contact for the Garden’s strong, dedicated Board of Directors, as well as any development contractor/consulting resources.

Manager of Adult Programs

The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking a Manager of Adult Programs who will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing programmatic initiatives geared to the adult audience. This role will manage existing programs and determine growth areas, as well as oversee aspects of Garden-wide programs that have educational components, while developing new replicable, scalable, and profitable programs for adult audiences. These include, but are not limited to, Garden-wide special events, exhibitions, interpretive signage, and off-site programs.

Grounds Assistant – Mowing

The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking a Grounds Assistant who will primarily be responsible for performing mowing and other maintenance tasks to maintain the appearance and safety of the Garden grounds. This position will work outdoors with a team of other Grounds personnel to ensure the Garden maintains a professional appearance for guests to enjoy.

Horticulture Intern

The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking applicants for its Horticulture Summer Internship Program, a 10-12 week immersive experience for students or recent graduates who are pursuing or have recently obtained an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in: horticulture, plant science, ecology, environmental studies, botany, biology or related field. The Intern will gain hands-on experience by working alongside HBG horticulture professionals, starting with a three-week introduction into public gardens, followed by two, five-week rotations throughout the Garden. The Intern will also receive regular training from their mentors during the duration of the internship.

Summer BotaniCamp Teachers

The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking two seasonal, part-time Summer Camp Teachers for BotaniCamp, our 6‑week nature-based summer camp for children ages 5-11. BotaniCamp Teachers are responsible for leading daily camp operations, engaging campers, and creating a fun, welcoming, and educational environment. Ideal candidates have classroom teaching experience and are enthusiastic, dependable, and comfortable working outdoors during Houston’s summer months.

Summer BotaniCamp Counselors

The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking 2-4 seasonal, part-time Summer Camp Counselors to support BotaniCamp, our 6‑week summer camp program for children ages 5-11. BotaniCamp Counselors are responsible for supporting daily camp operations, engaging campers, assisting lead teachers, and helping cultivate a fun, educational, and welcoming environment. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, dependable, and comfortable working outdoors in Houston’s summer climate.

Careers

The Houston Botanic Garden is building an organization and a staff with a variety of skills, experience, and interests to inspire people to love plants and be good stewards of the natural world.

Director of Development

Manager of Adult Programs

Grounds Assistant – Mowing

Horticulture Intern

Summer BotaniCamp Teachers

Summer BotaniCamp Counselors

Our Mission

Enriching life through discovery, education, and the conservation of plants and the natural environment.

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