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Employment

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.

The Norfolk Botanical Garden gladly accepts applications for any open job posting. If you are interested in an opening, please send your resume and application to hr@nbgs.org. All open jobs are posted here.

If you cannot find a job match at this time, please consider a volunteer position.

Full-Time Positions

TitleTypeDepartment
Baking ApprenticeFull-TimeBistro
Corporate ControllerFull-TimeFinance
Facilities Technician IIFull-TimeFacilities
Facilities Technician IIIFull-TimeFacilities
Horticulturist IIFull-TimeHorticulture
Housekeeping Technician IFull-TimeHorticulture
Lead BaristaFull-TimeBistro
Nursery Technician IFull-TimeHorticulture
Senior Manager of Adult EducationFull-TimeEducation
Weddings and Events CoordinatorFull-TimeWeddings & Events

Part-Time Positions

TitleTypeDepartment
Security AssociatePart-TimeFacilities
Youth Educator IIIPart-TimeYouth Education

Seasonal Positions

TitleTypeDepartment
BaristaSeasonalBistro
Garden GuideSeasonalVisitor Services
Holiday ScannerSeasonalVisitor Services
Holiday ElfSeasonalVisitor Services
Line CookSeasonalBistro
Parking CrewSeasonalSpecial Events

Term Year Round Positions

TitleTypeDepartment
Youth Educator IITerm Year RoundYouth Education

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.

Enjoy Great Benefits

At Norfolk Botanical Garden, there’s so much in store for you! Some of the benefits we offer include:

Health & Wellness

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.

Membership and Discounts

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!

Paid Time Off

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.

Planning and Retirement

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.

Learning and Development

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.

Reciprocal Admission

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!