Veteran Internship Program

Chicago Botanic Garden is offering 12-week paid internships to military veterans.

May 20 – August 9, 2024

Positions available in various departments including:

  • Education
  • Horticulture
  • Visitor Services
  • Database Management
  • Construction and Maintenance
  • GIS Documentation
  • Accounting 

Pay rate:     
$18.38/hour     
Additional $50/week travel allowance

What you will do:     
Work 32 hours a week in a department suited to specific career path or interests. Additionally, once a week, meet as a Veteran cohort to tour Garden areas, learn skills through projects, and receive small-group assistance to develop workplace resourcefulness. 

Who should apply:     
All veterans are eligible to apply. 

Deadline:     
Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed after all components are received.  

How to Apply

Please click below to complete and submit the Veteran Internship Employment Application (requisition #1419) online.

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Questions: Please send an email to Veteran Internship Program Coordinator.

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The Veteran Internship Program is made possible by a generous grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.