Thank you for your interest in jobs at The North Carolina Arboretum. The Arboretum attracts a diverse and talented workforce that helps cultivate connections between people and plants. Â We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Â Please click on each linked position title below for more details about the available position and its requirements.
Available Positions
(Seasonal) Winter Lights Ticketing Agent – This is a seasonal position supporting the North Carolina Arboretum’s annual Winter Lights show. This position works within Guest and Ticket Services to provide ticket sales and customer support for the 2026 Show. The typical schedule is daytime hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 16–30 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. The hiring salary is $17.00 per hour. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
(Seasonal) Winter Lights Parking Attendant – This is a seasonal position supporting the North Carolina Arboretum’s annual Winter Lights show. This position works within the Public Safety department to manage traffic and parking operations for the 2026 Show. The typical schedule is evenings, 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., including weekends and holidays, with required evening availability on December 24th and/or December 25th. The hiring salary is $16–$18 per hour, based on experience. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.Â
(Temporary) Part-Time Venue Coordinator – This is a temporary position as defined by the State of North Carolina, with eligibility for up to 24 months of employment. This role plays a key part in supporting wedding and special event operations at the Arboretum, from onsite coordination and vendor communication to guest management and event breakdown. The typical schedule is 30 hours a week with flexible scheduling, and weekend, evening, and occasional holiday availability is required. The hiring rate is $22 per hour. The position closes at 5:00 pm on September 28, 2026.
(Temporary) Winter Lights Retail Associate – This is a seasonal, part-time position supporting the North Carolina Arboretum’s annual Winter Lights show. Retail Associates work in the Arboretum’s indoor retail shops providing friendly customer service, processing sales transactions, restocking merchandise, and answering questions about retail products and the Winter Lights exhibit. The typical schedule is up to 25 hours per week, with most shifts from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required. Paid training will be provided the first week of November. The hiring salary is $16 per hour. The position runs from November 12, 2026, through January 3, 2027.
If you have questions about a position posting, please call the Human Resources Office at 828.665.2492, Ext. 200.
The North Carolina Arboretum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
What Happens Next?
Applications will be reviewed and a limited number of candidates will be selected for interview based on how closely their qualifications match the criteria listed in the posting.  The process will begin as soon as possible after the closing date (if one is listed) or at the hiring manager’s discretion (if the posting states “applications accepted until position is filled”).   Candidates selected for interview will typically be contacted within two to three weeks after the closing date of the posting.
We deeply appreciate the interest of all those who apply to the Arboretum for employment. Unfortunately, time and resource constraints do not permit us to respond in person to each applicant. The status of searches will be posted on this web page so that you can follow the progress of each hiring process.
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