Veteran Internship Program
Chicago Botanic Garden is offering 8, 12-week paid internships to military veterans.
May 22 – August 11, 2023
Positions available in various departments including:
- Education
- Horticulture
- Visitor Services
- Database Management
- Construction and Maintenance
Pay rate:
$18/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 cohort will meet 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. Preference is given to post-911 veterans who are seeking interim employment and guidance in creating a plan for transitioning to the civilian workforce.
Deadline:
Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed after all components are received.
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 the Veteran Internship Employment Application (requisition #1250) online.
Questions: Please send an email to Alicia Green.
The Veteran Internship Program is made possible by a generous grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.