The Norfolk Botanical Garden gladly accepts applications for any open job posting. All open jobs are posted here. If you cannot find a job match at this time, please consider a volunteer position.
Full-Time Positions
Position: Groundskeeper
Description: This is a full time position that performs all aspects of grounds maintenance and landscaping.
Essential Functions: Performs grounds maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, blowing, edging, fertilizing, pesticide application, turf installation, water feature care, road cleaning, irrigation repair and installation, tree removal, litter and garbage pickup, landscaping, and other related tasks. Has the ability to work outside for 8 hours in heat, cold or light rain and can continuously walk, stand, bend and/or stoop. Has the ability to push, pull and/or lift 75 pounds above the shoulder during working hours.
Requirements: Must be 18 or older with valid Virginia driver’s license. Applicant must obtain a Virginia Registered Technician Pesticide Applicators license within one month of hiring. A minimum of 3 years grounds maintenance experience preferred.
Pay Rate: $9.00/hr. plus benefits
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Performs all aspects of turf care
- Pesticide application
- Irrigation installation and repair.
- Water feature care.
- Roadway cleaning.
- Landscape installation.
- Operate small and large power equipment safely.
Reports to: Grounds Manager
Submit application to: Joe.Foreman@nbgs.org or Visitor Center front desk
Part-Time Positions
There are no part-time positions available at this time.
Seasonal
Position: Youth Educator
Description: SeasonalTerm position. School Term: September-May; Summer Term: June-August. Number of hours vary throughout the year, with the Spring and Summer Terms averaging 20-35 hours per week.
Essential Function:
School Term: Learn and guide school tours and scout programs.
Summer Term: Teach summer camp programming for children ranging in ages 4-13 years old.
Year Round: Present “Discovery Cart” programs to visitors and help to ensure overall safety and customer satisfaction in World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden. Must enjoy working outdoors, be enthusiastic, and promote an understanding of and appreciation for nature. Lead birthday parties, family programs and special events.
Education and Experience: Some college experience preferred. Excellent communication skills are a must as is enjoyment for being outdoors. Requires teaching experience at the elementary or pre-school level and/or experience in the field of horticulture, biology, gardening, natural science, or a like subject. Requires pre-screening drug test, state background check and valid driver’s license. Also requires TB test completed within the last 12 months.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts school programs both on-site and for outreaches in area schools.
- Leads a birthday parties, scout programs, and family programs.
- Conducts classes for full day and half day summer camps.
- Presents scheduled daily educational programs.
- Maintains daily health requirements of campers, both physically and emotionally.
- Facilitates group games and activities.
- Attends pre-summer camp training session and weekly program meetings.
- Assists in maintaining clean and healthy environment for campers and staff.
- Provides on-site supervision for volunteer camp counselors.
- Works in WOW to provide programming and ensure safety and customer satisfaction.
- Educates the public using various props, WOW plants and natural materials.
- Orients visitors to WOW map, guidelines and activities. Enforces guidelines.
- Encourages families to have positives interactions with WOW materials, plants and properties.
- Helps Senior Garden Teachers keep inventory of education supply closet by informing them of needed items.
- Works weekends and evenings when programs and special events are scheduled.
- Gives feedback to supervisors regarding existing programs and input to help develop new ones.
- Educates visitors about current special exhibits.
- Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested.
Reports to: Youth Programs Managers
Send resumes to: Jen Erving