Chicago Botanic Garden

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At The Garden — Employment

For 40 years, our employees have worked to promote the enjoyment, understanding, and conservation of plants and the natural world. Come work in a setting that is like no other. Take the first step toward being one of the employees who make the Garden one of the treasures of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Apply today.

Please check back for information about opportunities in various departments at the Garden. Resumés and applications are only accepted for open positions. Please see how to apply for further information.

Check opportunities for internships.

 

Aquatics and Restoration Ecology

Aquatic Plant Maintenance *Seasonal, Requisition 130

Shoreline Maintenance *Seasonal, Requisition 131

Plant Collections Specialist *Seasonal

 

Custodial Services

Custodian

 

Development

Resource Prospect Researcher Requisition 165

 

Display Gardens

Assistant Horticulturist, Entrance Gardens Requisition 169

Assistant Horticulturist, Farwell Landscape Garden Requisition 157

Assistant Horticulturist *Seasonal, Requisition 139

 

Education

School Field Trips Coordinator Requisition 167

Instructor, College First Program *Seasonal, Requisition 162


Grounds

Groundskeeper *Seasonal, Requisitions 150 A, B, C, D, and E

 

Membership Sales and Visitor Experience

Assistant, Membership Sales and Visitor Experience *Seasonal, Requisition 155 A and B

 

Plant Collections

Collections Specialist, *Seasonal Requisition 171

 

Security

Seasonal Security Officer *Seasonal, Requisitions 146 A, B, C, and D

Visitor Support Associate *Seasonal, Requisitions 149 A, B, C, and D

Security Van Driver *Seasonal, Requisitions 159 A and B

 

Visitor Events & Programs

Coordinator, Visitor Events & Programs Requisition 168

 

Visitor Services

Associate, Customer Call Center Requisition 163

Tour Guide *Seasonal, Requisition 170

Trolley Driver Requisition 166

 

*Seasonal Employment Opportunities
The Chicago Botanic Garden hires seasonal employees every year. Seasonal positions are short-term positions that last anywhere from four to nine months. Most positions are full-time, though some are part-time. Positions are posted as they become available. Check back for updates.