About Us

Employment

The Huntsville Botanical Garden is a growing non-profit garden located in Alabama. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. The Garden does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Postings

We are currently accepting resumes and employment applications for the following opening:   

Education: Minimum of High school diploma or GED

Gift Shop Assistant                                   Dept: Visitor Services

    • Employment Type: (2) Positions Available: (1) Part Time (1) On Call/As Needed
    • Benefits: pro-rated benefits available for Part-Time position only 
    • .Start Date: Immediate
    • Schedule: Part time position is primarily Sat & Sun hours with some weekday and evening shifts; On Call/As Needed based on seasonal needs of Visitor Services; Weekend availability required.
    • Duties Include: Greet and direct Garden visitors; process admissions and Gift Shop sales; prepare and reconcile daily deposits; answer incoming calls; answer questions and problem solve; perform opening and closing procedures.
    • Experience: Retail sales, cash handling, knowledge of POS system, deposits
    • Skills: Excellent customer service skills and problem solving ability.  Organized, detail-oriented, and proven ability to multi-task. Ability to maintain a positive and professional approach in unpredictable circumstances. Ability to move or lift up to 40 pounds.
    • Education: High school diploma or GED

    Facility Rental Host/Set-Up                                            Dept:  Facility Rental

  • Employment Type: On Call/As Needed
    • On Call/As Needed
  • Benefits: Not Applicable
  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Schedule: Evenings and weekend availability required. Number of hours available is subject to the event schedule. Mutual flexibility in work schedule.
  • Duties Include: Acts as the Garden's deignated Facility Rental representative for events such as weddings, receptins, picnics, etc. Provide various types of customer service support including greet and assist he clients and their guests; performs set-up procedures including placing tables, chairs, and other furniture/equipment as needed; answer questions and resolve any unexpected issues or problems.
  • Experience: Hosptiality or event experience.
  • Skills: Strong people skills and problem solving ability. Ability to work inside and out with extended periods of standing. Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
  • Education: High school diploma or GED.

 

 

To Apply:

By Mail:
Attn: H/R, Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave.,
Huntsville, AL 35805

Via Fax: 256-830-5314

Via Email: hr@hsvbg.org

When submitting a resume or employment application, please specify the name of the position for which you are applying as well as your salary history and minimum salary requirements in a cover letter.

Thank you for your interest in the Huntsville Botanical Garden.

Current job postings are regularly posted in the lobby of our visitor center. Employment applications are available at the front desk of the Linda J. Smith Visitor Center.