Peel Compton offers a range of full-time, part-time and seasonal opportunities.
The Peel Compton Foundation connects people to the natural, cultural and recreational assets that make Northwest Arkansas special. With four unique public spaces—Compton Gardens, the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden, Osage Park (including The Quiver archery range), and Coler Mountain Bike Preserve—the foundation offers free, year-round access to nature, education and wellness for the region’s growing population.
Each year, Peel Compton provides more than 500 public programs ranging from mountain biking and archery lessons to school-based heritage experiences. As the region grows, so does the organization’s reach—and the opportunity to be part of a team making a lasting impact.
Peel Compton’s mission is rooted in four pillars: nature, education, recreation and preservation. Through its programs and places, the foundation offers inclusive access to trails, gardens, heritage education and outdoor skill-building. The team plays a hands-on role in shaping how residents and visitors alike experience Northwest Arkansas.
One of its signature programs, School Days, brings more than 1,500 fourth-grade students to the Peel Museum each year to learn about life in the 1800s. Other popular offerings include youth mountain biking and archery programs, all held on properties designed for community engagement and exploration.
Whether you’re interested in outdoor education, nonprofit management, hospitality or program design, Peel Compton offers a range of full-time, part-time and seasonal opportunities:
- Education & Programming
Lead or support public classes, heritage events, youth programming and outdoor skill instruction. Roles are ideal for educators, coaches, naturalists and community organizers.
- Operations & Guest Experience
Work across locations to ensure guests have a welcoming, safe and enriching visit. These roles include facilities, event setup and public-facing support at trailheads, gardens and museums.
- Conservation & Groundskeeping
Help maintain native plantings, biking trails and historic properties. These hands-on roles are perfect for those who enjoy outdoor work and stewardship.
- Development & Administrative Staff
Support the foundation’s growth through donor engagement, volunteer coordination, marketing or logistics.
Peel Compton also offers professional development opportunities, helping staff build skills for their current roles and future leadership positions.
Employees at Peel Compton describe the culture as people-first, values-driven and rooted in service. From planning new programming to preserving historic gardens, each role offers a chance to give back while gaining valuable experience in the fields of conservation, nonprofit work and public engagement.
Whether you’re a lifelong local or new to the area, Peel Compton offers a unique way to build a career that directly contributes to Northwest Arkansas’s quality of life.
If you’re passionate about the outdoors, community service and creating public spaces where everyone belongs, Peel Compton Foundation may be a perfect fit. To learn more and view current job openings, visit peelcompton.org or follow each property on social media.
From nonprofit leadership to environmental education and community programming, Northwest Arkansas offers meaningful careers in every corner of the region. Join the Talent Network at CareersNWA to explore job openings and connect with organizations that are shaping the future of Northwest Arkansas.
