Be Part of Something Spectacular: Public Exhibits Associate – Seasonal
Brookgreen Gardens | Murrells Inlet, SC
Seasonal (September – March) | Starting at $16.50/hour | Full-time hours + overtime | Non-Exempt
Every winter, Nights of a Thousand Candles draws visitors from across the country — and around the world — to walk beneath millions of sparkling lights in one of America's most breathtaking gardens. Behind every glowing pathway is a crew that built it by hand. That's where you come in: we're hiring the team that installs, maintains, and takes down the lights for our biggest event of the year. Hands-on, outdoor, deadline-driven — and unforgettable.
Great for snowbirds, retirees, career-changers, veterans, students — anyone who wants meaningful seasonal work and a story to tell.
- Must be comfortable climbing ladders up to 20 feet and working at heights over 50 feet — we'll train you on the 35' and 50' boom lifts.
- Must be able to work the full schedule: full-time-plus hours, including nights, weekends, early mornings, and late evenings during peak season. Opening night doesn't move.
- Must work outdoors in all weather — heat, cold, rain, and the occasional curious insect.
- Must be willing to wear hip waders and work in pools and ponds — the water reflections are part of the magic.
- Background check and drug screening required prior to employment. High school diploma or equivalent.
- Starting at $16.50/hour with full-time hours and overtime during peak season.
- Real skills: professional lighting techniques, boom lift certification training, and event production experience.
- 403(b) retirement plan eligibility, Keepsakes gift shop discounts, and tickets to Nights of a Thousand Candles — see the magic you helped create.
- A workplace that's a National Historic Landmark: 9,100 acres of gardens, sculpture, and Lowcountry beauty.
- Apply by clicking “Apply Now”, OR
- Visit brookgreen.org/careers to download our application, OR
- Pick up an application at the Gardener's Cottage Ticketing and Information Center.
- Send all completed applications and resumes to [email protected] or fax to 843-235-6039
Brookgreen Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
