About Us. As Kansas City’s Botanical Garden, Powell Gardens plays a vital role in the community as a space for release, rejuvenation, and the celebration of the fleeting nature of nature itself. Visitors enjoy themed display gardens, a three-mile nature trail, seasonal festivals, rotating exhibitions, and exceptional architecture. Established in 1988, Powell Gardens is a public garden, maintaining 970 acres of lush, rolling hills and windswept me...
This part time position is responsible for the facilitation of bar services for private events for Powell Gardens including but not limited to weddings, receptions, rehearsals, memorial services, celebratory occasions, corporate events, and holiday parties. This position will work closely with the Manager, Private Events and the Coordinator, Private Events to ensure successful events for clients of Powell Gardens. This is a position that will be ...
The full-time Conservationist plans and executes habitat management in the natural communities at Powell Gardens and Ona’s Prairie. In this role the Conservationist is responsible for identifying and developing outreach programing and acting as a liaison for Powell Gardens. Conservation at Powell Gardens focuses on stewarding ecosystems to support species diversity and a mosaic of landscape features for the next generation and conserving the huma...
This full time role is responsible for the booking and facilitation of private events for Powell Gardens including but not limited to weddings, receptions, rehearsals, memorial services, celebratory occasions, corporate events, and holiday parties. This position will work closely with the Manager, Private Events, to ensure successful events for clients of Powell Gardens to help meet and exceed revenue goals. To apply, email a resume and reference...
The Mower is responsible for the overall display, ongoing improvements, and maintenance of the turf at Powell Gardens. The highest quality and execution should be focused on turf care providing visitors to Powell Gardens with a setting for a botanical garden experience. Experience operating, basic mechanical maintenance, and following safety protocols while operating lawn maintenance equipment including zero-turn and four-wheel drive mowers is pr...
The Development Officer will focus on managing Major Gifts and the Annual Fund. This role is pivotal in driving our fundraising efforts through the management of a significant portfolio of prospects and overseeing critical fundraising activities, including annual appeals and capital project funding initiatives. The Development Officer will work closely with the Director of Development and Communication to cultivate, secure, and steward major gift...
The Corporate Partner Specialist will cultivate and manage relationships with corporate partners to support the Garden’s programming and events through sponsorships, partnerships, and the corporate membership program. The Specialist will be responsible for helping to secure sponsorships for our annual fundraiser, ensuring sponsorship agreements are fulfilled, and managing the bench/plaque recognition program. Working closely with the Director of ...
The Events and Programs Specialist will focus on managing our annual fundraisers Fleur-ette and Fleurish. Fleur-ette is a daytime speaking engagement and brunch event taking place on even numbered years, and Fleurish is nighttime gala-style event which will launch in 2025 and take place on odd numbered years. This role will oversee these events, be the staff liaison, and work with the event committee. This position is responsible for meeting and ...
The Coordinator, Public Programming focuses on serving Powell Gardens internal and external stakeholders aligned with public programming for festivals, exhibitions, and signature events. The coordinator is responsible for support and specific tasks that serve the program-related processes of Powell Gardens, ensuring visitors receive exceptional customer service experiences. The coordinator will assist in creating immersive experiences for visitor...
About Us. As Kansas City’s Botanical Garden, Powell Gardens plays a vital role in the community as a space for release. rejuvenation, and the celebration of the fleeting nature of nature itself. Visitors enjoy themed display gardens. a three-mile nature trail, seasonal festivals, rotating exhibitions, and exceptional architecture. Established in. 1988, Powell Gardens is a public garden, maintaining 970 acres of lush, rolling hills and windswept m...
About Us. As Kansas City’s Botanical Garden, Powell Gardens plays a vital role in the community as a space for release. rejuvenation, and the celebration of the fleeting nature of nature itself. Visitors enjoy themed display gardens. a three-mile nature trail, seasonal festivals, rotating exhibitions, and exceptional architecture. Established in. 1988, Powell Gardens is a public garden, maintaining 970 acres of lush, rolling hills and windswept m...
The Full Time Gardener role is under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Horticulture and part of a team that is responsible for the overall horticultural management, installation, display and maintenance of the Gardens. The highest quality and execution should be focused on design maintenance and development and installation of various areas providing the visitor with impactful moments at Powell Gardens. To apply, email a resume and ref...
