Mission Statement
Immerse visitors in a world of beauty
Lead through environmental action
Inspire through education and connection to nature
Our Values
At Norfolk Botanical Garden, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where nature and community thrive together. Our dedicated staff serve as both stewards of the Garden and vital resources for the public, working across departments to create meaningful connections through education, events and partnerships. By prioritizing sustainability and collaboration, we ensure a resilient future, continuously innovating to enhance the visitor experience while preserving and sharing our diverse plant collections.
Embracing Diversity and Fostering Inclusion
At Norfolk Botanical Garden, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all employees, volunteers, and visitors. We recognize that our strength lies in the diversity of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that our team members bring. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to the Garden’s mission. We are dedicated to ensuring that hiring, promotion, and development practices are free from bias, and we actively seek individuals who reflect the rich diversity of our community. Together, we work to build a more inclusive and vibrant organization that celebrates the unique contributions of all.
Join Our Team
Norfolk Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and consider all applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Enjoy Great Benefits
At Norfolk Botanical Garden, there’s so much in store for you! Some of the benefits we offer include:
All full-time and part-time Garden employees have access to our comprehensive benefits package! We offer competitive health, vision, dental coverage, and so much more for you and your eligible dependents, allowing you to choose the plan that best meets your needs.
All new NBG employees receive the Garden Family & Friends level membership which provides unlimited admission during regular hours for you and five other visitors, including children or grandchildren under 18. As an employee and a member of the Garden, you would also be able to enjoy discounts on classes, ticketed events, and purchases at the Garden Gift Shop!
At the Garden, we value the well-being of our employees and understand the importance of taking time away to recharge, travel, spend time with loved ones and anything else life throws our way. We offer paid annual leave and paid sick leave to ensure we are supporting our employees’ needs.
We offer a variety of resources to support your financial well-being, including a generous retirement match and planning services to help you secure your financial future.
At the Garden, we are committed to investing in your growth! We are always offering trainings and encouraging development opportunities to ensure you are always learning and growing.
NBG is proud to be a part of numerous organizations including the American Horticultural Society that allows for reciprocal admission into over 300 botanical gardens and museums with your NBG Garden Membership! As an employee, you also have access to local museums and aquariums all over Hampton Roads through the South Hampton Roads Museums Forum!
Virginia Values Veterans
Norfolk Botanical Garden is proud to support veterans through the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, creating meaningful career opportunities for those who have served.
Best Place to Work
Norfolk Botanical Garden has been recognized as a winner of Best Places to Work in Virginia!
Best Places to Work in Virginia is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines your company’s practices, programs and benefits, and then surveys your employees for their perspective.
