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.

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.

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.

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.