Stewardship and Ecology of Natural Areas Internship Program
Chicago Botanic Garden is offering fourteen paid positions in our Stewardship and Ecology of Natural Areas (SENA) Internship Program.
Positions available | Term | Start date | No. of positions |
| Asst. Ecological Restoration Technician Lakes & Shorelines | 4 mo. | Mid-May | 2 |
| Ecological Restoration Technician Prairie & Woods | 9 mo. | Mid-April | 3 |
| Ecological Restoration Technician Lakes & Shorelines | 4-9 mo. | Mid-April to May | 8 |
| Ecological Restoration Prairie & River | 9 mo. | Mid-April | 2 |
Pay rate:
Starting at $17/hour
Additional $50/week travel allowance
Who should apply:
Individuals interested in exploring and/or advancing their careers in natural areas stewardship and related green industry and scientific fields.
What you will do:
These positions are full-time (40hrs/wk), with the workday starting around 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Eighty percent of your time will be spent conducting stewardship-related activities in our natural areas with Garden ecologists. The remaining 20% will be dedicated to training in understanding and caring for natural areas, as well as inclusive leadership and other career development opportunities.
Application review timeline:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting January 9th until all positions are filled.
Please note:
The Chicago Botanic Garden requires all existing employees to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated by October 15, 2021; hires after this date must be fully vaccinated upon hire or may request a medical/religious exemption after an offer is extended.
How to Apply
Please click below to complete and submit one or more applications for SENA positions.
Questions: Please send an email to Tatiana Guider .
