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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.

Event Specialist

The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking an Event Specialist who will work closely with the Director of Events and the Visitor Experience team to plan and execute all aspects of Garden events. These include, but are not limited to, Garden-wide special events, festival days, the annual fundraising luncheon, and large-scale private rentals. 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.

Volunteer Engagement Specialist

The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking a part-time Volunteer Engagement Specialist who will be responsible for coordinating the recruitment, training, development, and stewardship of our volunteer base, and will serve as the Garden liaison with the neighbors who have plots in the semi-autonomous on-site Community Garden.

Production Scheduling Coordinator

The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking a part-time Production Scheduling Coordinator to manage staff scheduling, coordinate production activities, and oversee set up and break down operations. The candidate will also be responsible for ensuring adequate staffing, approving hours and ensuring operational goals are met safely and efficiently.

Stormwater Wetlands & Family Garden Horticulturist (I/II)

The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking a Stormwater Wetlands and Family Garden Horticulturist who will be responsible for the horticultural and ecological management of stormwater wetlands, aquatic plant communities, and landscapes within the Susan Garver Family Discovery Garden. This role integrates wetland stewardship with visitor-focused garden care and educational support. This role requires a collaborative mindset, flexibility, and a willingness to contribute to collective goals while maintaining ownership of assigned garden areas. This position is on a job ladder and will be filled at the level — Horticulturist I or Horticulturist II — that most closely corresponds with the incumbent’s education/experience.

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.

Visitor Experience Assistant (Full-Time)

The Houston Botanic Garden is seeking a full-time Visitor Experience Assistant who is passionate about customer service; guest engagement; has experience in vendor relations and retail sales; demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and desires to work in a dynamic organization in a stage of rapid growth.

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.

Event Specialist

Volunteer Engagement Specialist

Production Scheduling Coordinator

Stormwater Wetlands & Family Garden Horticulturist (I/II)

Grounds Assistant – Mowing

Visitor Experience Assistant (Full-Time)

Our Mission

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

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