career opportunities

Denver Botanic Gardens is a nonprofit, Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes people seeking careers or internships. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.

  • Manages numerous communications strategies aimed at promoting the Gardens with external audiences. Working closely with the director of marketing and the brand manager, the communications manager will be primarily charged with managing public/media relations and social media as well as copy creation and editing to ensure consistent, compelling and effective message dissemination.

Positions at Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street

  • With guidance from Graphic Designer, designs and produces advertising and marketing communications materials.  While most work will be for print collateral, some projects could involve electronic media. Collaborates with all internal departments to develop materials that communicate all departmental objectives within brand, graphic and core value guidelines.   

  • Under general supervision, this position develops, plans and executes all details of a public event such as working with the team on initial event concepts, vendor recruitment, volunteer training and oversight, site map design, rental company agreements and function as manager-on-duty during certain events. This position will also strive to generate attendance and revenue through both public events and rental sales. Nights, weekend and some-holiday work required.  In addition to public events, duties may entail be an on-site coordinator for some private events including, but not limited to weddings, receptions, corporate and internal events.

  • This position performs a full range of administrative duties to support the Events Department.  Additionally this position provides assistance on-site at both public and private events on weekend, nights and some holidays. Coordination of smaller public events include, initial event concepts, vendor recruitment, volunteer training and oversight, site map design, rental company agreements and function as manager-on-duty during certain events.

  • Coordinates all stages of membership cycle, including solicitation, fulfillment and associated activities.  Maintains membership database and produces membership reports and projects.  In a fast-paced, high volume, team environment this position provides excellent customer service to members and potential members in a variety of ways including but not limited to in person, on the phone and through email.  This job requires working some weekend and evening events.

  • Cleans, maintains and sets up public and service areas and equipment for visitors, employees and volunteers. Work areas assigned may include housekeeping, groundskeeping and set-ups. Ensures a positive presentation of Denver Botanic Gardens facilities for visitors and staff.  Under general supervision, performs and maintains the external appearance of the Gardens. Acts as customer-oriented liaison between the Gardens and the public.

Positions at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield

  • Provides support to Facility Rental Department in the capacity of being an on-site coordinator and setting up for all events managed and booked through the Facility Rental Department including but not limited to weddings, receptions, corporate and internal events.