Thank you for your interest in joining Powell Gardens’ team.
Job descriptions and application requirements are listed below.
Colonial Farms
Nursery Operations Coordinator (Colonial Farms)
This Nursery Operations Coordinator position is responsible for overseeing various operational aspects within the nursery, ensuring smooth customer service interactions, efficient inventory management, and proper product placement. The role supports the Nursery Manager by coordinating tree installations, managing product displays, and maintaining the department’s overall efficiency.
Applicants interested in this position must submit the following to hr@powellgardens.org.
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Resume
Three references: professional, academic, and/or personal
The Crew Member role delivers exceptional customer service and assists visitors within each department. As a key customer contact in our location, this team member drives sales by providing excellent service. This involves guiding customers through our products, answering questions with expertise, and maintaining an attractive and well-organized facility.
Applicants interested in this position must submit the following to hr@powellgardens.org.
Cover letter
Resume
Three references: professional, academic, and/or personal
The role of a Crew Member is vital for creating memorable experiences during public and private events. Focused on efficiency and quality, the Crew Member engages with guests, assists in event preparations, and facilitates smooth transactions, all of which support the organization in achieving its operational goals and upholding its core values.
By actively participating in event setup and teardown, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace, the Crew Member will contribute significantly to strengthening the organization’s reputation as a leading destination for events. Their commitment to safety and individual productivity will enhance team efficiency and elevate the overall guest experience, ultimately advancing the organization’s mission and vision.
Applicants interested in this position must submit the following to hr@powellgardens.org.
Cover letter
Resume
Three references: professional, academic, and/or personal
This Campus Services Assistant position is a part-time role that serves Powell Gardens internal and external clients with a wide variety of hands-on tasks, services and functions aligned with physical aesthetics, events, festivals, and exhibitions, and special projects. Weekends are required for this position as needed.
This position reports to the Campus Superintendent for daily, weekly, monthly work requests / assignments as this role helps support Campus Services and Private Event functions as needed. The Assistant is responsible for work in recurring tasks and a range of activities in setup, teardown and proper storage of furnishings or equipment, reporting equipment concerns.
Part of the primary role of this position is to prepare our wedding spaces and AirBNB for wedding guests and to clean those same spaces when the clients leave, in preparation for the next visitors.
Applicants interested in this position must submit the following to hr@powellgardens.org.
Cover letter
Resume
Three references: professional, academic, and/or personal
The Account Representative is committed to driving sales revenue and expanding our customer base through outstanding account management and product expertise. This essential team member will utilize their industry knowledge, honed through extensive experience and continuous learning, to effectively understand customer needs and preferences. As they immerse themselves in the customers’ environments and stay up-to-date on the latest product offerings and inventory levels, they will develop and leverage expert insights to uncover upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
Through on-the-ground interactions and hands-on knowledge of our products, the Account Representative will cultivate in-depth product understanding, allowing them to provide tailored recommendations that enhance the overall customer experience and ensure seamless order processing. This expertise, combined with their relationship-building skills and proactive management of their book of business, will enable them to consistently meet or exceed sales goals, contributing significantly to the company’s seasonal targets and long-term growth.
Applicants interested in this position must submit the following to hr@powellgardens.org.
Cover letter
Resume
Three references: professional, academic, and/or personal
The Yard Crew Member role delivers exceptional customer service and assists in sales within our outdoor yard. As a key customer contact in our outdoor yard, this team member drives sales by providing excellent service. This involves guiding customers through our products, answering questions with expertise, and maintaining an attractive and well-organized yard. By efficiently fulfilling orders and ensuring a safe workspace, the Yard Crew Member contributes to positive customer experience, operational efficiency, and a strong safety culture.
Applicants interested in this position must submit the following to hr@powellgardens.org.
Cover letter
Resume
Three references: professional, academic, and/or personal
This Campus Services Assistant position is a part-time role that serves Powell Gardens internal and external clients with a wide variety of hands-on tasks, services and functions aligned with physical aesthetics, events, festivals, and exhibitions, and special projects. Weekends are required for this position as needed.
This position reports to the Campus Superintendent for daily, weekly, monthly work requests / assignments as this role helps support Campus Services and Private Event functions as needed. The Assistant is responsible for work in recurring tasks and a range of activities in setup, teardown and proper storage of furnishings or equipment, reporting equipment concerns.
Part of the primary role of this position is to prepare our wedding spaces and AirBNB for wedding guests and to clean those same spaces when the clients leave, in preparation for the next visitors.
Applicants interested in this position must submit the following to hr@powellgardens.org.
Cover letter
Resume
Three references: professional, academic, and/or personal
This gardener position assists with overall horticultural installation, display, maintenance, growing crops, and collections care. The highest quality and execution should be focused on design maintenance and development and installation of these various areas providing the visitor with impactful moments at Powell Gardens. Assisting with seasonal festival installation and support of the Garden is an additional responsibility.
This part time position is responsible for the facilitation of bar services for private events for Powell Gardens including but not limited to weddings, receptions, rehearsals, memorial services, celebratory occasions, corporate events, and holiday parties. This position will work closely with the Lead Coordinator, Private Events and the Coordinator, Private Events to ensure successful events for clients of Powell Gardens. This is a position that will be scheduled to bartend an event and other duties as assigned.
To apply, email Human Resources at hr@powellgardens.org. Include the following:
Cover letter
Resume
Three references: professional, academic, and/or personal
Are you an aspiring educator interested in gaining some experience with informal education and life science? Powell Gardens is looking for an intern to assist with onsite field trips and guided tours during the summer. The Education Intern will have the opportunity to instruct students and adults and to practice hands-on teaching, inquiry, and onsite interpretation strategies.
Interns will gain insight, skills and mentorship through widely diverse gardens and grounds. Interns will be invited to meet and learn from other non-education professionals at the Garden including administration, horticulture, and development. The goal of the internship is to be exposed to diverse specializations within education, theory, and practice, and instill a passion for public gardens.
To apply, email a resume and references to Human Resources at hr@powellgardens.org.
