Employment Opportunities at Powell Gardens
Thank you for your interest in joining Powell Gardens’ team. Job descriptions and application requirements are listed below.
Horticulture
This gardener position, under the supervision of the Lead Horticulturist, assists with overall horticultural installation, display, maintenance, growing crops, and collections care. West Zone Gardens include the Menu Garden with a focus on edible crops, tropical and temperate Garden Galleries, Villandry, and Children’s Gardens that includes a butterfly habitat. Assisting with seasonal festival installation and support of the Garden is an additional responsibility.
To apply, email a resume and references to Daren Fristoe, Human Resource Manager, at dfristoe@powellgardens.org.
Marketing and Communications
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Development & Communications, the graphic designer will provide creative consultation and design direction to align with the strategic plans of all aspects of the Gardens, audience development, institutional brand and identity, and results-driven impact visitor engagement, earned income and contributions. The graphic designer will manage production of and create all design elements from concept through implementation.
The graphic designer will be responsible for design, layout and formatting of materials using illustrative, typographic, photographic, and graphic elements. Create visual solutions that ensure that all design solutions reflect Powell Gardens’ branding strategy and meets its objectives on time and on budget. The designer will work in collaboration with the development and communication department as well as other garden departments to establish greater visibility for Powell Gardens locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally; fully focus on implementation of the Gardens’ communications; to help ensure growth in areas such as rentals, group tours, membership, annual giving, fundraisers, products, and admission. They will be responsible for implementing components of the Strategic Plan as well as being a key collaborator in calendaring, coordinating, and planning for all programming and events at Powell Gardens.
To apply, email a resume and references to Daren Fristoe, Human Resource Manager, at dfristoe@powellgardens.org.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Development & Communications, the Communications Specialist will help develop and execute a comprehensive communication plan for all aspects of the Gardens, audience development, institutional brand and identity, and results-driven impact visitor engagement, earned income and contributions.
The Communications Specialist will be responsible for public relations, media relations, written communications, website, signage, various printed publications, and collaboration strategies to establish greater visibility for Powell Gardens locally, regionally, nationally and internationally; fully focus on implementation of the Gardens’ communications; to help ensure growth in areas such as rentals, group tours, membership, annual giving, fundraisers, products and admission. They will be responsible for implementing components of the Strategic Plan as well as being a key collaborator in calendaring, coordinating, and planning for all programming and events at Powell Gardens.
To apply, email a resume and references to Daren Fristoe, Human Resource Manager, at dfristoe@powellgardens.org.
Visitor Experience
The Seasonal Visitor Experience Representative sets the tone for the visitor experience by direct interaction with guests in various capacities. The position will report to the Manager, Operations. Duties include processing festival or signature event admissions in a timely manner; communicating current/upcoming events to the public; taking initiative to increase membership enrollments; providing guidance and direction to guests; accurately processing POS and inventory transactions; following proper opening/closing procedures pertaining to POS and cash reporting procedures, answering incoming calls then directing, returning and forwarding calls to the appropriate departments; maintaining the Welcome Desk with various media; communicating Powell Garden rules to visitors when necessary; providing support to staff with various projects and duties as assigned; and adhering to all Human Resources rules regarding attendance and timecard procedures and dress code.
To apply, email a resume and references to Daren Fristoe, Human Resource Manager, at dfristoe@powellgardens.org.
Online Application
Apply for open positions by using digital application form. See individual job posting for application details.