General Info

Employment at the Chicago Botanic Garden

TITLE: Horticultural Therapy Intern – FILLED

PURPOSE: To gain professional experience as a Horticultural Therapist supporting the day-to-day operations of the Horticultural Therapy Services program including the 11,000 square foot Enabling Garden display and the off-site contract services program during the growing season, May 1 to October 30.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Care for Enabling Garden horticultural displays, including watering, weeding, deadheading and
sweeping paving.

2. Support day-to-day maintenance of exhibits and programs.

3. Supervise Enabling Garden volunteers relative to horticultural displays and participate as docent in interpretive programs.

4. Maintain daily journal of specific information regarding plant care and performance.

5. Become familiar with supplies and materials used in on/off-site HTS therapeutic activities and programs.

6. Maintain organized storage space in Enabling Garden and Horticulture Building.

7. Support off-site contract services program gradually assuming program delivery responsibilities.

8. Maintain photo journal of season’s activities and special events using department’s camera.

DEPARTMENT: Education

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Enabling Garden, Coordinator Horticultural Therapy Training Services

SUPERVISES: Enabling Garden volunteers while in area

COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS: Horticulture, Plant Production

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrable education and life experiences pursuing a career in Horticultural Therapy. Basic knowledge of outdoor gardening techniques, basic knowledge of woody and herbaceous plants of the Midwest, ability to lift and carry 25 pounds, licensed to drive and insurable by the Society, interpersonal skills that allow appropriate interaction with people of all abilities, ability to work without direct supervision, organized, punctual and dependable. Weekend work is required.