Employment
Join the Garden's Growing Team
Whether you take part as a professional employee or a valued volunteer, working at the San Antonio Botanical Garden provides a rewarding experience. You’ll cultivate not only the Garden’s growth and your love for nature, but your skills and talents as well. San Antonio Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Garden believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthens the institution and the world around us.
Employment Opportunities
Conservatory Horticulturist
The San Antonio Botanical Garden is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Horticulturist to lead the care and display of the Lucile Halsell Conservatory, a world-class facility designed by renowned architect Emilio Ambasz. This role oversees the Gretchen Northrup Tropical Conservatory, Robert and Helen Kleberg Desert Pavilion, Palm and Cycad Pavilion, Fern Grotto, outdoor Courtyard & Orangerie, and our signature orchid collection, soon to be showcased in a brand-new Orchid Pavilion.
Gardener
Under direct supervision of the Horticulturist and/or Senior Gardener, the Gardener is responsible for installing and maintaining horticultural displays to meet the standards of horticultural excellence set for the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Seasonal Guest Experience Associate
The Seasonal Guest Experience Associate is responsible for making an exceptional first and last impression on the guests, and provides excellent customer service in a professional, friendly, and positive manner. Guest Experience Associates assist with general admission, as well as supporting special exhibition and event operations. This position reports to the Guest Experience Manager and Event Manager.
Seasonal Guest Experience Team Lead
The Guest Experience Team Lead supports the day-to-day operations of admissions and special exhibition activities. The Guest Experience Team Lead actively engages guests to enhance their experience through outstanding customer service. During special exhibitions, they act as the primary supervisors of assigned areas of trail and parking operations. This position reports to the Guest Experience Manager and Event Manager.
Youth and Family Programs Coordinator
The Youth & Family Programs Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating family and youth programs in collaboration with the Director of Family, Youth & School Learning. Using best practices and audience feedback they will design and provide relevant, engaging, and high-quality programming to deepen youth and family connections with plants and nature.
Internship Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers must commit to 24 hours annually. Volunteers must attend volunteer orientation and any additional training needed for each program. Volunteer orientation is online. The cost of joining the volunteer program is a one-time fee of $30 background check. If this is cost prohibitive, please reach out to cblumenberg@sabot.org. Volunteers are required to be over 18.
San Antonio Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants and volunteers without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by law.