The Portland Japanese Garden is renowned as the most authentic and finest Japanese garden outside of Japan. The Garden typically has a year-round staff of 95+ FTE’s and 30+ seasonal staff, supplemented by over 200 volunteers. All of our staff play a vital role in helping our visitors experience the beauty and tranquility of the garden and expand their understanding of Japanese culture. 

A few of the benefits our employees enjoy include:

• Working at a beautiful, authentic Japanese garden, overlooking the city
• Incentives for alternative transportation for your commute to work
• A workplace culture that prioritizes hiring and promoting from within
• Access to the Garden for you, your family, and your friends
• The opportunity to attend a variety of cultural events
• Reciprocal access to other area attractions, such as the Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland Art Museum, and the Oregon Zoo