Jobs at Forest Park Forever

Grow Along with Our Team — and the Park

Current Openings

Seasonal Gardener

Seasonal, Full Time

Forest Park Forever is seeking seasonal gardeners to help care for and maintain over 653 acres of ornamental landscapes in Forest Park. This position reports to work Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. from March 1 through December 1. We are looking for individuals that are reliable, self-motivated, and detail oriented. A successful candidate should be passionate about efficiently completing the detailed ornamental care required in Forest Park.  This position provides the employee a rewarding experience of completing the critical care necessary for the park, as well as experience in diverse horticultural operations.

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Arbor Technician

Full Time

Perform a wide range of arboricultural maintenance duties including planting, pruning, felling, watering, mulching, weeding, and IPM pest management in Forest Park, within areas maintained by Forest Park Forever. 

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Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving

Full Time

The Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving is responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure major gifts and planned gifts that will significantly impact the organization’s financial stability and long-term sustainability.

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Department Administrative Assistant

Full Time

Forest Park Forever seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the Development, Community Engagement, Volunteer, Visitor Services and Communications & Marketing teams. This role will report to the SVP of Development & Community Initiatives assisting with coordinating and corresponding with internal and external constituents while helping organize and implement tasks essential to major capital campaigns and annual fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work autonomously to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the supported departments.

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Education Program Coordinator

Full Time

The Education Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, scheduling and facilitating outdoor education programs, stewarding relationships with community partners, and managing program equipment and resources. This position requires a passion for the outdoors, strong communication skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders.  The ideal person will embrace Forest Park as a living learning space, provide programs to deepen relationships to nature through exploration, play, and learning and be committed to nurturing the next generation of park stewards.

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Gardener

Full Time

Perform a wide range of landscape maintenance duties including litter removal, planting, irrigation, mulching, weeding, pest control, pruning, grading and turf care in Forest Park, within areas maintained by Forest Park Forever. 

Learn more and apply for this position here.