Veteran Internship Program
Chicago Botanic Garden is offering 12-week paid internships to military veterans.
May 19 – August 8, 2025
Positions available in various departments including:
- Education
- Horticulture
- Visitor Services
- Database Management
- Construction and Maintenance
- GIS Documentation
- Accounting
Pay rate:
$18.36/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 #1550 ) online.
Questions: Please send an email to Veteran Internship Program Coordinator.
The Veteran Internship Program is made possible by a generous grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.