NOTC Associate

Brookgreen Gardens; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Keepsakes gift shop discounts

Tickets to Nights of a Thousand CandIe

Job summary

Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, SC, is seeking a Public Exhibits Associate for Nights of a Thousand Candles. This seasonal, full‑time, non‑exempt role runs September through March with a starting wage of $16.50/hour and overtime opportunities during peak season.

It involves hands‑on work outdoors in a world‑renowned garden. You will install, maintain, and take down festive lighting, climb ladders up to 20 feet, and work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable climbing ladders up to 20 feet and working at heights over 50 feet.
• Must be able to work the full schedule: nights, weekends, early mornings, and late evenings during peak season.
• Must work outdoors in all weather.
• Must be willing to wear hip waders and work in pools and ponds.
• Background check and drug screening required; high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and take down lights for Nights of a Thousand Candles.
• Operate hands-on, outdoor, deadline-driven work as part of the production crew.
• Collaborate with team to ensure timely setup and takedown of seasonal displays.

Skills

Climb ladders

Work at heights

Outdoor endurance

Hip waders

Background check

Drug screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

What This Role Requires — Please Read Before Applying

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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.

How to Apply

• 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 [e-mail] or fax to 843-235-6039

Brookgreen Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.