ABOUT US
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers world-class horticulture, art & nature-based exhibitions and educational programs. The 13-acre indoor and outdoor facility—situated two miles from downtown Columbus—features glasshouses including the historic John F. Wolfe Palm House; botanical gardens including the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden and Scotts Miracle Gro-Foundation Community Garden Campus; and event venues. The Conservatory is home to the largest collection of Chihuly glass in a botanical garden and Light Raiment II by internationally renowned artist James Turrell. Committed to the community, the Conservatory strives to provide an accessible and welcoming experience to all.
MISSION
As a premier botanical garden destination, we connect people to nature and create life enhancing experiences.
VISION
Envision a world that celebrates nature as essential to the human experience.
JOB SUMMARY
The Seasonal Holiday Exhibitions Assistant is an important member of the Horticulture and Exhibitions team responsible for the daily operations, maintenance, and quality control of the annual in-house exhibitions Pumpkins Aglow and Conservatory Aglow. The Seasonal Holiday Exhibitions Assistant will support installation and de-installation before and after the exhibition period, as well as perform opening duties prior to extended evening hours. The Assistant supports departmental and facility goals, mission, and values with a strong emphasis on customer service.
This is a temporary position with an expected start date of 9/28/2026 and an end date of 12/31/2026, consisting of an average of 16-24 hours per week.
Compensation: $16/hr + tips
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with tasks to prepare props prior to each exhibition period, including painting, assembly, basic construction, and wrapping string lights.
Performs daily opening procedures and troubleshoots found problems for the Aglow exhibitions, including a full lighting walkthrough, adjustment of display props, music and projector checks, signage and stanchion checks, etc.
Operates equipment and tools safely and correctly to efficiently accomplish work, including but not limited to: carts, drills, saws, blowers, trucks, tractors, etc.
CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1 year of experience constructing set designs, working with audio-visual components, and/or installing exhibitions within a relevant cultural institution, including repair and maintenance with the use of power tools or performance of similar duties in a technical role.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to safely operate and maintain tools and machinery such as electrical equipment, power tools, saws, lifts, trucks, etc.
Ability and willingness to perform hands-on labor in all types of weather, indoors and outdoors: heat and humidity, freezing temperatures, wind and rain.
EEO Statement: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Conservatory does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, lactation status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected status. The Conservatory values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
