Careers

The Garden provides enriching garden experiences through educational programs, botanical collections, a variety of entertainment, cultural and community events. It is also a refreshing and inspiring year-round outdoor destination for local residents and out-of-town visitors.

Nestled at the base of the Boise Foothills, the Idaho Botanical Garden offers a beautiful location to host weddings, celebrate birthdays and hold private events. Each year, the Garden invites the community to a variety of events that highlight the Garden through music, art, and seasonal celebrations.

Seasonal and permanent positions are always changing and updated regularly. Check back regularly for opportunities to become a part of the team that helps to make, and keep, the Garden such a special part of our community.

Job Openings

Education Director
Working with the Visitor Services Senior Director (VSSD), the Education Director works to develop and enhance visitor experiences through passive, planned, and informal educational activities. An ideal candidate is a life-long learner, a curious citizen of the world that wants to share knowledge with others and is passionate about creating unique and one-of-a-kind experiences.

Vegetable Garden Coordinator
The Vegetable Garden Coordinator manages the Vegetable Garden at the Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG). This position works with the IBG Horticulture Department to create a dynamic, high-quality edible landscape and corresponding plant collection for the purpose of public education.

Horticulture Volunteer Coordinator
The Horticulture Volunteer Coordinator manages the horticulture volunteer program. The Horticulture Volunteer Coordinator and the volunteers assist with the maintenance of the garden.

Visitor Services Manager
The Visitor Services Manager serves as the first point of contact with the Idaho Botanical Garden and its guests. The primary roles include managing, training, and overseeing general visitor services operations and coordinating staff, as well as processing admissions into the Garden In the admissions kiosk, information station, and admin front desk while conveying the benefits of Garden memberships to each guest. This position also provides support to volunteers, education, and event staff as needed.

Check out volunteer opportunities here: https://idahobotanicalgarden.org/support/volunteer/