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Join the team at California's Native Garden.

California Botanic Garden, the largest botanic garden dedicated exclusively to California's native plants, grounds itself with a philosophy of biodiversity and the importance of bringing real-world conservation applications to the public through horticultural education, scientific research and sales of native plants.

For all applications, please submit a cover letter, resume and any other materials to Human Resources at employment@calbg.org unless otherwise noted in the job posting.

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Volunteer Programs Coordinator

Part-time

position overview

Posted on

June 1, 2023

California Botanic Garden is seeking a Volunteer Programs Coordinator who will manage the activities of the organization’s volunteers and involve over 250 community members in the Garden’s mission. Responsibilities include: work closely with staff members to identify volunteer opportunities; outreach to like-minded organizations and community groups to raise awareness about volunteer opportunities; recruit, train, manage, and support volunteers in their roles; and provide staff support to the Volunteer Organization. The Volunteer Organization (with its own volunteer board and budget), provides leadership, support, and enrichment for all CalBG volunteers. The Manager of Volunteer Programs is a key member of the CalBG staff and interfaces with all Garden departments.

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Horticulturist-I

Full-time, Hourly

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Posted on

May 18, 2023

California Botanic Garden is seeking a passionate, creative, and self-motivated individual to join the gardens horticulture staff. Under supervision of the Grounds Manager, the Horticulturist-I maintains the living collection, including planting, pruning, weeding, watering, mulching, and removing dead plants; maintains irrigation systems, decomposed granite paths, and other garden facilities.

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Horticulture Intern

Part-time

position overview

Posted on

May 12, 2023

California Botanic Garden is seeking a passionate, creative, and motivated individual to join the Garden’s horticulture staff. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter and have a desire to acquire diverse skills and experience valuable in the green trades.

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Restoration Intern

Full-time, Hourly

position overview

Posted on

April 17, 2023

The Restoration Intern will work closely with the Seed Program and Nursery staff on rare/common plant seed banking and propagation/reintroduction contracts. Major duties will include field collections of seeds and cuttings, seed processing, plant propagation and maintenance. Approximately 10-20% of the time will be spent outdoors in rugged terrain. This will be an opportunity to work closely with multiple agencies (national forests, environmental consulting firms, etc.), and to develop hands-on knowledge of collection and propagation of wild plants. The intern must approach all tasks with respect for natural, cultural and fiscal resources, co-workers, volunteers, partner agencies, and organizations. This is a full time seasonal position (40 hours a week), that may require overnight stays in rugged terrain.

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California Botanic Garden acknowledges that equal opportunity for all persons is a fundamental human value. Each applicant will be considered on the basis of individual ability and merit, without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sex, or marital status. CalBG is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of its mission and activities, including hiring practices.

For more information about employment at CalBG please contact Human Resources at (909) 625-8767 ext. 226

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HUMAN RESOURCES

(909) 625-8767, ext. 226
aojeda@calbg.org