On nights Radiant Nature is open (from sunset through 10 p.m.), the Garden closes to day-time visitors at 4 p.m.

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.

Grant Writer
The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking a full-time Grant Writer to manage its growing grant portfolio. This position serves a crucial role in the organization’s fundraising efforts, focusing upon researching, applying, and securing multiple grants throughout the year. This position is responsible for maintaining and reporting on all grants, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and contributing to the goal of securing $1.8 million in annual grants funding.
Grounds Coordinator
The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking a full-time Grounds Coordinator who will be responsible for maintaining and improving grounds and turf conditions by performing and/or overseeing all pertinent mowing practices.
Event Coordinator
The Garden is seeking an Event Coordinator who will work closely with the Director of Events to plan and execute all aspects of Garden-wide special events. In addition, the position will focus on creative add-on experiences, recruiting unique vendors, coordination and logistics of set up and break down of events, as well as ways to elevate the guest experience.
Event Assistant
The Garden is seeking a seasonal Event Assistant who will act as the Garden’s liaison with each party and vendor, facilitating clear communication and smooth event execution, from set-up through breakdown.
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 specifically designed to invite and welcome to the Garden adult audiences from diverse communities.