About the Role

Job entails a wide range of activities, including maintaining plant and algae stocks, ordering materials for exhibits, creating interpretive artwork and signage, making microscope slides, and a little bit of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting for exhibits. It also entails coordinating with other staff members for 7-day coverage of Conservatory.  Reports to the Science Content and Technology Manager.

Essential Duties

• Pre-opening preparation of exhibits (plants, microscope slides, powering up and adjusting exhibits, cleaning and safety checks).
• Staffing the information desk during public hours and providing oversight of the exhibits.
• Closing, covering exhibits, and cleanup.
• Interaction with other staff, Huntington members, and other visitors.
• Supervision of high school and adult volunteers.
• Oversight and coordination of staff and volunteers behind the scenes; exhibit support and teaching greenhouse.
• Job entails a wide range of activities, including maintaining plant and algae stocks, ordering materials for exhibits, creating interpretive artwork and signage, making microscope slides, and a little bit of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting for exhibits. It also entails coordinating with on-call employees for 7-day coverage of Conservatory.

Other Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements and Experience

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Bachelor of Science in horticulture, botany or biology strongly preferred.
• Ability to shift schedules to coordinate coverage.
• Candidate should have a passion for plants and people.

Experience

• Teaching experience also helpful.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and computer literacy a plus.

Working Conditions

• Will work in the Tropical Conservatory, a 16,000 square foot tropical greenhouse with over 50 interactive exhibits. It includes tropical, cloud forest and bog climates that can be warm and humid.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, lift up to 25 lbs.

Compensation & Benefits 

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including: 

• Pay Rate: $19.00/hr.
• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match 
• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays 
• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants 
• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions 
• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds

The Application Process 

Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.  

You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.