Employment

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.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please click on each linked position title below for more details about the available position and its requirements.

Available Positions

(Temporary) Winter Lights Installer – This is a temporary position as defined by the State of North Carolina. This position works on a crew to execute the design plan created by the Winter Lights Design Team for the 2026 Winter Lights Show. The typical schedule is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, with potential flexibility during the Show Operation Portion of the show. The hiring salary is $17 per hour. The position closes at 5:00 pm on August 9, 2026.

(Temporary) Adult Education Specialist – 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 delivering dynamic, year-round adult education programs that span a wide range of topics and learning environments. The typical schedule is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional evening and weekend hours required.  The hiring salary is $18 per hour. The position closes at 5:00 pm on August 9, 2026.

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.

Other Job Opportunity Web Sites:

• State of North Carolina Vacancies

AARP Employee Pledge Program:

The North Carolina Arboretum is proud to be part of the AARP Employee Pledge Program — a nationwide group of employers committed to developing diverse, high-performing organizations by leveraging workers of all ages.