Employment Opportunities

Horticulture and Facilities Technician (Seasonal)

Bookworm Gardens seeks a Horticulture + Facilities Technician to perform general landscaping and grounds maintenance on the Bookworm Gardens (BWG) site. Consisting primarily of manual labor, this position will be under the direction of both the Director of Horticulture and Facilities and the Horticulturist. The Horticulture + Facilities Technician is expected to work independently and also with other staff members. Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required. Work and area assignments will change during the season as needed under the direction of the Director of Horticulture and Facilities. Learn more via the link below.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

New this year: all interns will have the expectation to participate in Sheboygan’s 4th of July Parade with Bookworm Gardens

Early Childhood Program Intern - Summer opportunity

Bookworm Gardens seeks a team-oriented, energetic, and enthusiastic Early Childhood Program Intern who will thrive in a fast-paced environment and who is well-suited to working collaboratively with a small staff. If you have a passion for nature-based learning and children’s literature, enjoy interacting with a wide range of community members (especially children including learners age 3-11), and are motivated by creative brainstorming, this is the job for you! The Early Childhood Program Intern reports to the School and Youth Programs Manager, works hand-in-hand with Early Childhood Education Coordinator, and closely with the education team. This position assists with the implementation of the Garden’s educational programming; specifically focusing on helping to plan and teach the Summer Camp Program and managing the Youth Internship Program (for high school students). The Early Childhood Program Intern will work collaboratively with staff to create a holistic curriculum for the Gardens and nurture an innovative environment relating to our mission: “to inspire the love of books and nature in the young and young at heart.”

special events intern - summer opportunity

The intern will work closely with the Event Manager, other garden staff, and volunteers to assist with the development and implementation of the Gardens’ special events. Responsibilities will include assisting with planning, implementation and evaluation of family festivals, adult experiences, & fundraising events.

Positions will remain open until filled. No phone calls please. Questions can be directed to info@bookwormgardens.org

Bookworm Gardens is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.