Employment
Applications are accepted online only via employment@chicagobotanic.org. We are unable to accept any in-person or phone calls related to updates on application status or timelines. Anticipated dates to fill positions are to be determined. We thank you for your patience.
Please check back for information about opportunities in various departments at the Garden. Resumés and applications are only accepted for open positions. Applicants who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered. Please see how to apply for further information.
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Requisition Number: 802
Overview: The Alum Liaison’s job is to identify, contact, and recruit alumni of College First to participate in a National Science Foundation research project exploring education and career paths. The Alum Liaison serves as the representative of College First to alumni. The Alum Liaison will attend online training, participate in monthly calls with project leaders, obtain contact information for potential... Read more
Requisition Number: 797
Overview: The lead botanist is a contract-funded position for 20 months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Ridgecrest, California. The position will be part of a team of two (1 botanist and 1 field technician) conducting restoration-sized operational native seed collections. The lead botanist will lead the team and coordinate and communicate with Chicago Botanic Garden and BLM... Read more
Requisition Number: 799
Overview: This senior botanist is a contract-funded position for 12 months, stationed at the BLM California State office in Sacramento, CA. The position will involve managing and coordinating BLM California Plant Conservation and Restoration Program (PCRP) data and preparing reports, as well as working with BLM staff to help plan and implement Seeds of Success (SOS) seed collections across the state. This... Read more
Year-Round
Requisition Number: 791
Overview: Provide confidential, executive-level administrative support to the Chief Development Officer, Vice President of Learning & Engagement, and Chief Scientist and Negaunee Vice President of Science. Serve as integral member of administrative team supporting senior management. Translate all internal written communication for staff from English to Spanish. Be an exceptional ambassador representing... Read more
Requisition Number: 803
Overview: The Chicago Botanic Garden seeks candidates for the role of Chief Development Officer. This individual leads and guides the development and implementation of the Garden’s comprehensive fundraising efforts (including major donors, corporate and foundation relations, annual fund, membership, and capital and endowment campaigns), assures alliance with mission and strategy, cultivates a culture of... Read more
Requisition Number: 790
Overview: Manage the strategic and operational needs of the Garden’s Board of Directors and up to two auxiliary boards, ensuring effective volunteer leadership, engagement, and alignment with the organization’s strategic imperatives. This position is the main point of contact for board members and is responsible for ensuring and supporting a strong governance program.
Requisition Number: 801
Overview: The field technician is a contract-funded position for 12 months, with an optional period of an additional eight months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The position will be part of a team of two (1 botanist and 1 field technician) conducting restoration-sized operational native seed collections, developing proposed actions for National Environmental... Read more
Requisition Number: 798
Overview: The field technician is a contract-funded position for 20 months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Ridgecrest, California. The position will be part of a team of two (1 botanist and 1 field technician) conducting restoration-sized operational native seed collections. The anticipated start date of the position is January 25, 2021, working Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m... Read more
Requisition Number: 800
Overview: The lead botanist is a contract-funded position for 12 months, with an option period of an additional eight months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The position will be part of a team of two (1 botanist and 1 field technician) conducting restoration-sized operational native seed collections, developing proposed actions for National Environmental... Read more
Seasonal
Requisition Number: 786
Overview: The Lightscape—security, visitor support position will be posted in specific Garden locations to keep our visitors safe along a lighted trail on Malott Japanese Garden or assigned to assist in vehicle traffic control. The ideal applicant has a friendly, outgoing demeanor and is flexible to support the team. Training is provided and all shift posts are located outside. This is a seasonal... Read more
Requisition Number: 787
Overview: The visitor assistant (fall/ winter events) position is seasonal from now through January 3, 2021, for Lightscape event. The ideal applicant has a friendly, outgoing demeanor and exceptional customer relations skills, is flexible, and is able to work independently, as well as part of a team. All positions are evening shifts beginning at approximately 3:15 p.m. and lasting six or seven hours,... Read more
Requisition Number: 771
Overview: A Visitor Support Associate is the first person to greet people as they enter the Garden through the Gatehouse. In addition to welcoming staff, visitors, and other personnel to the Garden, the Visitor Support Associate will also accurately record attendance figures, perform cash-handling functions, and direct people to the correct locations. This is a Seasonal Full-time position starting in July... Read more
The Chicago Botanic Garden welcomes veterans to our workforce. At the Garden, where we are a leading provider of horticultural therapy services for veterans, we value the dedication of our nation's service members.
We believe that veterans add a unique perspective and bring valuable experience to the workforce. As part of our commitment to veterans, the Garden has joined the state of Illinois and other leading Illinois employers in the Illinois Hires Heroes Consortium (IHHC). Consortium members agree to implement programs to recruit, train, and retain veterans; we will list jobs on sites including Hero2Hired (H2H), a site aimed at helping veterans find jobs. We have completed training to help us understand military skills and how that experience can be applied to our work at the Garden.
We encourage veterans to apply for internships, as well as full- and part-time employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Chicago Botanic Garden does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs or activities, including in employment or admissions. Please call (847) 835-8264 to contact our Title IX Coordinator should you have questions or concerns.