Come & Grow with Us
Make an Impact
Advocating for Native Plants and Habitats
Support native plant conservation in a beautiful environment that encourages growth and learning as well as excellence. Our employees engage in a variety of duties related to Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s mission, including research, plant conservation, education, horticulture, development, administration, retail operations, and visitor services.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Our Differences Make Us Stronger
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. This is the law, but it also reflects our beliefs and our culture.
Lastly, we recognize that women and minorities sometimes do not apply for positions where they don’t meet all of the preferred skills and experiences. In this case, we encourage applicants to apply and provide further details about relevant prior experience in their cover letter.
Join Our Team
At the Garden, we value diversity in people, as well as plants. We believe our differences make us stronger, and we celebrate them. Help make a difference in a place where we celebrate differences. Come join our staff at the Garden.
Staff at the Garden
Michelle Cyr, Youth and Family Programs Manager, leading a group of young campers
Garden staff at Night Lizard enjoying trivia night during our annual Member’s Month
Matt Straka, Retail Manager, assisting customers in the nursery
Michael Whitman, volunteer, sorting seeds
Stephanie Raines, Grounds Manager, watering new plantings in the Backcountry
Members of the conservation team learning about photography