Employment
Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre world-class paradise, featuring the flora and cultures of the tropics and sub-tropics including Brazil, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Florida. The Garden’s mission is to connect people and plants through display, education, conservation, and applied science. The Garden has beautifully restored native habitats, cultivated gardens, walking trails, and public programming that offer education and enjoyment for people of all ages. Naples Botanical Garden is a 501(c)3.
Horticulture:
Nursery Gardener
This position is responsible for the maintenance and care of nursery facilities that contain a large diversity of specimen (orchids, cacti, trees, shrubs, etc.) for research, conservation, community projects, and garden usage. LEARN MORE
Aquatic Areas Gardener
This position is primarily responsible for the maintenance and care of ornamental water features but may also assist as needed in other Garden areas under the responsibility of the Horticulture Department. LEARN MORE
Gardener
This position is responsible for the maintenance and care of ornamental beds, trees and shrubs, as well as all areas under the responsibility of the Horticulture Department. LEARN MORE
Irrigation Assistant
Assist in the installation of irrigation systems at the direction of the Irrigation Manager. This hands-on irrigation technician position is a perfect fit for the irrigation tech that is seeking variety in the irrigation maintenance field. LEARN MORE
Operations:
Facilities Tech I
This position is an integral part of the Operations Team. This is a facilities maintenance position with an emphasis in cleaning, sanitation, and custodial duties. This position is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining custodial supply inventory for the garden facilities on an hourly basis. LEARN MORE
Maintenance Technician
The Maintenance Technician is a facilities and events maintenance position with an emphasis in set-ups, breakdowns, and facilities maintenance. This position is responsible for paths, operating systems, building maintenance, and staff support on a daily basis. This is a full-time position with weekends required. LEARN MORE
Education & Visitor Experience:
Educator I
Educator I will collaborate with Garden staff to plan and deliver formal and informal educational programming, including but not limited to programming for youth, families, and adults. Programming takes place both in-person, as well as virtually (synchronous and asynchronous). LEARN MORE
Development and Marketing:
Individual Giving Officer
The Individual Giving Officer manages a portfolio of 100–150 current donors and prospects. The position cultivates and stewards relationships in a donor-centric manner. LEARN MORE
Visitor Services Associate
The Visitor Services Associate serves as the frontline to customer relations at Naples Botanical Garden. In addition to the public, this position works closely with Garden staff, volunteers, and fellow associates. LEARN MORE
Fogg Café:
Prep Cook
The Prep Cook is responsible for food preparation and execution throughout service in Fogg Café, as well as knowledge of items and recipes on and off the menu. LEARN MORE
Line Cook
This role will be responsible for the understanding of food safety and sanitation, organization and cleanliness, and the setup and breakdown on a daily basis. LEARN MORE
Summer 2022 Internships
Horticulture Intern
The intern will have an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in horticulture. The intern will work on nursery and greenhouse maintenance, aquatic plant maintenance, or orchid care. . LEARN MORE