Careers, Internships and Job Openings
Careers, Internships and Job Openings
Employment Opportunities
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Follow the steps below to apply for a position:
- Review available job openings from the list below and make your selection.
- Submit cover letter and a resumé using this online application form.
- We will be in touch as we review resumés. Please refrain from phone calls, as these will not be returned due to volume of calls we receive on a daily basis.
Thank you for your interest in employment at Meijer Gardens!
Full-Time
- Chief Curator
- Facility Maintenance
- Fundraising Events Manager
- Vice President of Architecture, Environment & Technology
- Youth & Family Events Coordinator
Lead position to acquire and site sculpture and related artwork for the permanent collection; develop themes and ideas for sculpture exhibitions; collaboratively select and secure objects for sculpture exhibitions; build art community relationships; and serve as an officer of the corporation and a member of the management team.
Maintenance, diagnosis and repairs of buildings and outdoor hardscape.
The Fundraising Events Manager plans and executes Meijer Gardens' two annual fundraising events (Great Gardens Party and Christmas Cabaret Holiday Gala) and serves as the liaison to each special event committee. In addition, the manager is responsible for soliciting and stewarding prospects and donors/sponsors for each event, the Metro Health Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition, and other programs, activities and exhibitions.
Lead position responsible for honoring, maintaining and managing Meijer Gardens' world-class architecture, facilities and technology and advancing our mission through promoting stewardship of the natural environment. Serve as an officer of the corporation and a member of the management team.
The Youth & Family Events Coordinator develops and oversees a variety of free and paid educational programs for youth and family audiences, including children's classes, summer camps, off-site outreach events and on-site events. Flexibility will be critical to this role as the Education Department works to expand its staff and restart programs that have been on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Part-Time
A support position for the James & Shirley Balk Café. Responsible for assisting with sales, food production, floor support and customer service through use of the organization's Guiding Principles. Required to work independently as well as with effective direction and support for other staff members, volunteers and vendors.
Responsible for day-to-day guest service functions performed at Admissions, Monitor, Information Desk and Amphitheater Box Office.
Seasonal and Internships
Oversight of all tram functions ensuring excellent customer service to create the "best in class" guest experience. Schedule will include frequent weekends. This position is seasonal May through October.
Temporary/On-Call
A support position for the James & Shirley Balk Café. Responsible for assisting with sales, food production, floor support and customer service through use of the organization's Guiding Principles. Required to work independently as well as with effective direction and support for other staff members, volunteers and vendors.
Responsible for setting up, stocking, serving and dismantling catering and/or beverage services for the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Parks' Food and Beverage Department. Required to work independently as well as with effective direction and support for other staff members, volunteers and vendors.