NOTC Associate

Be Part of Something Spectacular:
Public Exhibits Associate – Seasonal

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 Low country 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 HR or fax to

Brookgreen Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.