Careers at Sonoma Botanical Garden
Sonoma Botanical Garden is committed to building an enthusiastic and dedicated team by providing a positive and productive workplace that advances the Garden’s mission while promoting employee’s learning and personal growth. As a small organization, our goal is to create a collegial working environment that is conducive to building a flexible, efficient, and nimble organization that optimizes the Garden’s goals of conservation and collaboration.
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Current Employment Opportunities
Facilities Horticulture Specialist
As a member of the Garden’s small horticultural and facilities team, the Facilities Horticulture Specialist works independently and as part of a team to: 1) maintain facilities; 2) focus on irrigation and preventative maintenance and repairs for this system as needed; 3) support garden operations by means of a broad set of activities; and 4) support a quality visitor experience. The work consists of 75% facilities-related responsibilities and 25% horticulture-related tasks.
Gardener, Part-time
As a member of the Garden’s small horticultural and facilities team, the Gardener works independently and as part of a team to 1) maintain assigned garden spaces and facilities; 2) support garden operations by means of a broad set of activities, and 3) support a quality visitor experience.
Coordinator of Learning & Engagement
The Coordinator of Learning & Engagement plays a vital role in the coordination and execution of diverse programs offered at Sonoma Botanical Garden. This dynamic position involves coordinating logistics for activities, tours, lectures, workshops, and classes aimed at engaging audiences of all ages. This position collaborates closely with the Visitor Experience Team, leadership, garden volunteers, and community partners to ensure the seamless delivery of enriching experiences for our visitors.
Visitor Experience Associate, Part-time
As a member of the visitor experience team, the Visitor Experience Associate (VEA) welcomes guests, processes transactions including merchandise, ticket, and membership sales, and acts as an ambassador for the Garden’s mission while creating a positive visitor experience. As a representative of the Garden, VEAs are curious, enthusiastic, and caring individuals who create an inclusive environment and authentic invitation for all guests to engage with the Garden. VEAs spend 100% of their time on front-facing activities within the Welcome Center.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement
Sonoma Botanical Garden is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. The Garden also values the diversity of individuals and the ideas, perspectives, insights, and values they bring to the workplace.
Just as each plant, animal, and microbe plays a unique role in maintaining the health of our ecosystems, so too does every human being bring their own unique experiences, knowledge, and perspective to our shared human tapestry.