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Careers

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.

Horticulturist – Gulf Coast Natives & Aquatics
The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking an energetic horticulturist interested in hands-on projects in aquatic and native ecosystems. The Gulf Coast Natives & Aquatics Horticulturist will be responsible for horticulture maintenance in the Garden’s aquatic fountains, Coastal Prairie, Stormwater Wetlands, Sim’s Bayou meander, native plantings, and carnivorous plants in the Susan Garver Family Discovery Garden. This multi-faceted position will also assist with preparation for volunteer workdays, plant labeling, and education programs.
Horticulture Assistant (Part-Time)
The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking a part-time horticulture assistant to help with horticulture maintenance. The ideal candidate is an energetic, team-oriented gardener interested in hands-on projects in the display gardens and natural ecosystems.
Horticulture Intern
The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking a part-time intern for its nine-month immersive opportunity. The intern will gain hands-on experience by working alongside the Garden’s horticultural and plant records professionals in three-month rotations throughout the garden and receive regular training from staff mentors during the duration of the internship. The intern will also work on and present a focused project that will enhance their research, problem-solving, and professional skills.