Employment
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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Seasonal
Aquatic Plant Harvester Operator
Requisition Number: 721
Overview: The Chicago Botanic Garden is looking for an energetic, mechanically adept seasonal employee to operate our aquatic plant harvester this summer—and ideally in subsequent years. Located 25 miles north of downtown Chicago, the Garden's 385-acre campus includes 60 acres of lakes. Over the past 19 years, a half million native aquatic and shoreline plants have been added along 4.5 miles of our... Read more
Requisition Number: 721
Overview: The Chicago Botanic Garden is looking for an energetic, mechanically adept seasonal employee to operate our aquatic plant harvester this summer—and ideally in subsequent years. Located 25 miles north of downtown Chicago, the Garden's 385-acre campus includes 60 acres of lakes. Over the past 19 years, a half million native aquatic and shoreline plants have been added along 4.5 miles of our... Read more
Aquatic Plant Maintenance A-G
Requisition Number: 717
Overview: Over the past 19 years, a half million native aquatic and shoreline plants have been added along 4.5 miles of the Garden’s lakeshore. These shoreline plantings have been effective in stabilizing eroding shoreline soils and enhancing aquatic habitat, and they now serve as a research site for scientific study. Most recently, the award-winning North Lake Shoreline Restoration Project added 120,000... Read more
Requisition Number: 717
Overview: Over the past 19 years, a half million native aquatic and shoreline plants have been added along 4.5 miles of the Garden’s lakeshore. These shoreline plantings have been effective in stabilizing eroding shoreline soils and enhancing aquatic habitat, and they now serve as a research site for scientific study. Most recently, the award-winning North Lake Shoreline Restoration Project added 120,000... Read more
Assistant Horticulturist, Seasonal A-H
Requisition Number: 726
Overview: The assistant horticulturist seasonal employees work closely with horticulturists to maintain a diverse collection of plants in different display gardens with high attention to detail. They will spend most of their time working in the gardens and assisting with the supervision of other seasonal staff and volunteers. There are eight positions that will be working in different areas with... Read more
Requisition Number: 726
Overview: The assistant horticulturist seasonal employees work closely with horticulturists to maintain a diverse collection of plants in different display gardens with high attention to detail. They will spend most of their time working in the gardens and assisting with the supervision of other seasonal staff and volunteers. There are eight positions that will be working in different areas with... Read more
Butterflies & Blooms Assistant Horticulturist A-B
Requisition Number: 747
Overview: The assistant horticulturist works closely with Interpretive Programs staff in the exhibition structure to maintain the plants and butterflies and to facilitate the visitor experience during public hours. The assistant horticulturist also works with the Horticulture department and Visitor Services. The assistant horticulturist may also assist with the installation of plantings in the exhibition... Read more
Requisition Number: 747
Overview: The assistant horticulturist works closely with Interpretive Programs staff in the exhibition structure to maintain the plants and butterflies and to facilitate the visitor experience during public hours. The assistant horticulturist also works with the Horticulture department and Visitor Services. The assistant horticulturist may also assist with the installation of plantings in the exhibition... Read more
Butterflies & Blooms Exhibit Facilitator A-B
Requisition Number: 748
Overview: Facilitates the interpretation of the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition. The exhibit facilitator ensures exceptional visitor experiences by organizing the volunteers and supporting positive volunteer interaction. This is a seasonal part-time position starting in May and anticipated to end in September.
Requisition Number: 748
Overview: Facilitates the interpretation of the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition. The exhibit facilitator ensures exceptional visitor experiences by organizing the volunteers and supporting positive volunteer interaction. This is a seasonal part-time position starting in May and anticipated to end in September.
Camp Counselor A-B
Requisition Number: 732
Overview: To assist Camp Programs with daily camper drop off/pick up, serve as instructional aides, and lunch supervision. Camp CBG is a specialized program of the Education Department that focuses on the development, delivery, and evaluation of outdoor science, nature, art, and foods-based educational programs for children ages 2 to15. This is a seasonal, full-time position Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to... Read more
Requisition Number: 732
Overview: To assist Camp Programs with daily camper drop off/pick up, serve as instructional aides, and lunch supervision. Camp CBG is a specialized program of the Education Department that focuses on the development, delivery, and evaluation of outdoor science, nature, art, and foods-based educational programs for children ages 2 to15. This is a seasonal, full-time position Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to... Read more
Camp Instructor, Part-time A-F
Requisition Number: 733
Overview: To instruct half or full-day camp programs for children ages 2 to 12 on a part-time basis. Programs are hands-on, inquiry-based, outdoor science experiences. Camp CBG is a specialized program of the Education Department that focuses on the development, delivery, and evaluation of outdoor science, nature, art, and foods-based educational programs for children ages 2 to15. This is a seasonal, part-... Read more
Requisition Number: 733
Overview: To instruct half or full-day camp programs for children ages 2 to 12 on a part-time basis. Programs are hands-on, inquiry-based, outdoor science experiences. Camp CBG is a specialized program of the Education Department that focuses on the development, delivery, and evaluation of outdoor science, nature, art, and foods-based educational programs for children ages 2 to15. This is a seasonal, part-... Read more
Camp Operations Assistant
Requisition Number: 734
Overview: To assist Camp Programs in all aspects of management of Camp CBG, with a focus on day-to-day logistics. Camp CBG is a specialized program of the Education Department that focuses on the development, delivery, and evaluation of outdoor science, nature, art, and foods-based educational programs for children ages 2 to15. This is a seasonal, full-time position starting June 8 through August 21.
Requisition Number: 734
Overview: To assist Camp Programs in all aspects of management of Camp CBG, with a focus on day-to-day logistics. Camp CBG is a specialized program of the Education Department that focuses on the development, delivery, and evaluation of outdoor science, nature, art, and foods-based educational programs for children ages 2 to15. This is a seasonal, full-time position starting June 8 through August 21.
Ecological Restoration Technician A-B
Requisition Number: 725
Overview: Assist in the management of two of the Garden’s natural areas: a 15-acre prairie reconstruction (that exhibits six different types of prairie communities found in northeastern Illinois) and a mile-long urban river reach with an adjoining 22 acres of developing wetlands, prairie, and savanna. This position involves physically demanding work for extended periods of time. Typical work... Read more
Requisition Number: 725
Overview: Assist in the management of two of the Garden’s natural areas: a 15-acre prairie reconstruction (that exhibits six different types of prairie communities found in northeastern Illinois) and a mile-long urban river reach with an adjoining 22 acres of developing wetlands, prairie, and savanna. This position involves physically demanding work for extended periods of time. Typical work... Read more
Engineer - Train Exhibitions A-B
Requisition Number: 727
Overview: Perform daily operations and maintenance duties for the Model Railroad Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This is a seasonal, part-time position with an anticipated start date in April through an anticipated end date in October. The shift will be approximately five hours, one day a week.
Requisition Number: 727
Overview: Perform daily operations and maintenance duties for the Model Railroad Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This is a seasonal, part-time position with an anticipated start date in April through an anticipated end date in October. The shift will be approximately five hours, one day a week.
Events Coordinator
Requisition Number: 730
Overview: To implement and assist with a variety of events and shows within the Visitor Events & Programs department at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This is a seasonal full-time position starting in May and anticipated to end in August or September.
Requisition Number: 730
Overview: To implement and assist with a variety of events and shows within the Visitor Events & Programs department at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This is a seasonal full-time position starting in May and anticipated to end in August or September.
Groundskeeper, Seasonal
Requisition Number: 749
Overview: The groundskeeper, seasonal performs general landscaping and grounds maintenance, consisting primarily of manual labor under the direction of full-time horticulture staff; working independently or with a crew. Assist with special projects such as event preparation and support. There may be occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours requested. Work and area assignments may change during the... Read more
Requisition Number: 749
Overview: The groundskeeper, seasonal performs general landscaping and grounds maintenance, consisting primarily of manual labor under the direction of full-time horticulture staff; working independently or with a crew. Assist with special projects such as event preparation and support. There may be occasional evening, weekend, and holiday hours requested. Work and area assignments may change during the... Read more
Plants of Concern Research Assistant - Forest Preserves of Cook County
Requisition Number: 745
Overview: This 35-week, seasonal full-time (35 hr/week) position involves monitoring rare plants in the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) through the Plants of Concern (POC) program, a widely recognized community science program. The position is based at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Duties include collecting field monitoring data, helping recruit and train volunteer monitors, entering/analyzing... Read more
Requisition Number: 745
Overview: This 35-week, seasonal full-time (35 hr/week) position involves monitoring rare plants in the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) through the Plants of Concern (POC) program, a widely recognized community science program. The position is based at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Duties include collecting field monitoring data, helping recruit and train volunteer monitors, entering/analyzing... Read more
Plants of Concern Research Assistant – Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Requisition Number: 746
Overview: As part of a cooperative program with Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, Plants of Concern is recruiting for a seasonal Research Assistant. This 7-month, 35-hour/week position involves a suite of studies on rare plants at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, including those restricted to the unique dolomite prairie habitat. The Midewin program is part of a broader Plants of Concern regional rare... Read more
Requisition Number: 746
Overview: As part of a cooperative program with Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, Plants of Concern is recruiting for a seasonal Research Assistant. This 7-month, 35-hour/week position involves a suite of studies on rare plants at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, including those restricted to the unique dolomite prairie habitat. The Midewin program is part of a broader Plants of Concern regional rare... Read more
Seeds of Success Lead Botanist (Applegate, CA)
Requisition Number: 701
Overview: The lead botanist is a contract-funded position for five months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Applegate, California. The position will supervise a field team and plan and conduct native seed collections as part of the national Seeds of Success (SOS) Program. The lead botanist position offers the opportunity to work closely with BLM staff, plan and implement a... Read more
Requisition Number: 701
Overview: The lead botanist is a contract-funded position for five months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Applegate, California. The position will supervise a field team and plan and conduct native seed collections as part of the national Seeds of Success (SOS) Program. The lead botanist position offers the opportunity to work closely with BLM staff, plan and implement a... Read more
Seeds of Success Technician (Applegate, CA)
Requisition Number: 702
Overview: The technician is a contract-funded position for five months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Applegate, California. The position will be part of a team of two (one Lead Botanist and one technician) conducting native seed collections as part of the national Seeds of Success (SOS) Program. The technician position offers the opportunity to work closely with BLM staff to... Read more
Requisition Number: 702
Overview: The technician is a contract-funded position for five months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Applegate, California. The position will be part of a team of two (one Lead Botanist and one technician) conducting native seed collections as part of the national Seeds of Success (SOS) Program. The technician position offers the opportunity to work closely with BLM staff to... Read more
Seeds of Success Technician (Buffalo, Wyoming)
Requisition Number: 696
Overview: The technician is a contract-funded position for four months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Buffalo, Wyoming. The position will be part of a team of three (one lead botanist and two technicians) conducting native seed collections as part of the national Seeds of Success (SOS) program. The technician position offers the opportunity to work closely with BLM staff and... Read more
Requisition Number: 696
Overview: The technician is a contract-funded position for four months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Buffalo, Wyoming. The position will be part of a team of three (one lead botanist and two technicians) conducting native seed collections as part of the national Seeds of Success (SOS) program. The technician position offers the opportunity to work closely with BLM staff and... Read more
Seeds of Success Technician - EM (Las Vegas, NV)
Requisition Number: 736
Overview: The Seeds of Success technician is a contract-funded position for eight months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The position will be part of a team of three (one lead botanist and two technicians) conducting native seed collections as part of the national Seeds of Success Program. The technician position offers the opportunity to work closely with BLM... Read more
Requisition Number: 736
Overview: The Seeds of Success technician is a contract-funded position for eight months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The position will be part of a team of three (one lead botanist and two technicians) conducting native seed collections as part of the national Seeds of Success Program. The technician position offers the opportunity to work closely with BLM... Read more
Seeds of Success Technician - NV (Las Vegas, NV)
Requisition Number: 737
Overview: The Seeds of Success technician is a contract-funded position for eight months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The position will be part of a team of three (one lead botanist and two technicians) conducting native seed collections as part of the national Seeds of Success Program. The technician position offers the opportunity to work closely with BLM... Read more
Requisition Number: 737
Overview: The Seeds of Success technician is a contract-funded position for eight months, stationed at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The position will be part of a team of three (one lead botanist and two technicians) conducting native seed collections as part of the national Seeds of Success Program. The technician position offers the opportunity to work closely with BLM... Read more
Shoreline Maintenance A-B
Requisition Number: 718
Overview: Strengthen the Chicago Botanic Garden's aquatic plant and urban lake studies program by maintaining aesthetic shoreline conditions and quality lakeshore habitat. Located 25 miles north of downtown Chicago, the Garden's 385-acre campus includes 60 acres of lakes. Over the past 19 years, a half million native aquatic and shoreline plants have been added along 4.5 miles of our lakeshore... Read more
Requisition Number: 718
Overview: Strengthen the Chicago Botanic Garden's aquatic plant and urban lake studies program by maintaining aesthetic shoreline conditions and quality lakeshore habitat. Located 25 miles north of downtown Chicago, the Garden's 385-acre campus includes 60 acres of lakes. Over the past 19 years, a half million native aquatic and shoreline plants have been added along 4.5 miles of our lakeshore... Read more
Youth Farm Grower A-C
Requisition Number: 724
Overview: The youth farm grower is a mentor to the youth farm students, providing learning opportunities about growing food and sustainable agriculture. This is a hands-on position providing support to the team and providing guidance to students about agriculture. The youth farm grower will foster respect for the earth and the food we grow (and eat) with all of our program participants and the communities... Read more
Requisition Number: 724
Overview: The youth farm grower is a mentor to the youth farm students, providing learning opportunities about growing food and sustainable agriculture. This is a hands-on position providing support to the team and providing guidance to students about agriculture. The youth farm grower will foster respect for the earth and the food we grow (and eat) with all of our program participants and the communities... Read more
Regular
Assistant Grower, Nursery
Requisition Number: 752
Overview: Assist nursery and greenhouse staff in day-to-day greenhouse and nursery operations, with a focus on nursery duties. Help with plant deliveries to garden areas as needed. Position needs to be flexible to work in changing environments and with different divisions within the department. Watering will be a focus of the position and a required skill set. Assist with the organization and hardening off... Read more
Requisition Number: 752
Overview: Assist nursery and greenhouse staff in day-to-day greenhouse and nursery operations, with a focus on nursery duties. Help with plant deliveries to garden areas as needed. Position needs to be flexible to work in changing environments and with different divisions within the department. Watering will be a focus of the position and a required skill set. Assist with the organization and hardening off... Read more
AV Technician, Resource
Requisition Number: 750
Overview: The Resource Media Services AV technician is responsible for the timely set-up, operation, and wrap-up of small sound and video systems. A qualified candidate will be able to work independently and possess the skills to set up a complete sound system and video system that may include wireless microphones, small mixers, speakers, video projectors/switchers, and other sources. Basic Mac and PC... Read more
Requisition Number: 750
Overview: The Resource Media Services AV technician is responsible for the timely set-up, operation, and wrap-up of small sound and video systems. A qualified candidate will be able to work independently and possess the skills to set up a complete sound system and video system that may include wireless microphones, small mixers, speakers, video projectors/switchers, and other sources. Basic Mac and PC... Read more
Coordinator, Interpretive Programs
Requisition Number: 731
Overview: Coordinate and be part of the development, planning, and operations of a variety of mission-based interpretive programs that enhance the visitor experience and offer learning opportunities for the public. The Chicago Botanic Garden seeks an enthusiastic informal educator to assist with the development, organization, and implementation of a variety of high-quality, mission-based interpretive... Read more
Requisition Number: 731
Overview: Coordinate and be part of the development, planning, and operations of a variety of mission-based interpretive programs that enhance the visitor experience and offer learning opportunities for the public. The Chicago Botanic Garden seeks an enthusiastic informal educator to assist with the development, organization, and implementation of a variety of high-quality, mission-based interpretive... Read more
Coordinator, Student Field Trips
Requisition Number: 720
Overview: The coordinator of Student Field Trips uses the Chicago Botanic Garden as an educational resource to support standards-based plant and environmental science lessons for visiting school groups on-site as well as the off-site Traveling Plant Science Teacher. Responsibilities include developing programs, training facilitators (resource staff and volunteers), occasionally teaching, and coordinating... Read more
Requisition Number: 720
Overview: The coordinator of Student Field Trips uses the Chicago Botanic Garden as an educational resource to support standards-based plant and environmental science lessons for visiting school groups on-site as well as the off-site Traveling Plant Science Teacher. Responsibilities include developing programs, training facilitators (resource staff and volunteers), occasionally teaching, and coordinating... Read more
Curator
Requisition Number: 703
Overview: The curator is responsible for the acquisition, development, research, and use of the Garden’s plant collections. The curator provides technical assistance to all horticulture staff, and acts as the subject matter expert for plants throughout all Garden operations.
Requisition Number: 703
Overview: The curator is responsible for the acquisition, development, research, and use of the Garden’s plant collections. The curator provides technical assistance to all horticulture staff, and acts as the subject matter expert for plants throughout all Garden operations.
Customer Call Center Associate
Requisition Number: 739
Overview: To answer phone calls directed to the Support Center from the Garden's main phone number and provide information to our varied customer base. Process registrations, memberships, and provide public information for Chicago Botanic Garden programs that require registration. This is a Part-time position typically working on Monday, Saturday & Sunday.
Requisition Number: 739
Overview: To answer phone calls directed to the Support Center from the Garden's main phone number and provide information to our varied customer base. Process registrations, memberships, and provide public information for Chicago Botanic Garden programs that require registration. This is a Part-time position typically working on Monday, Saturday & Sunday.
Customer Call Center Coordinator
Requisition Number: 738
Overview: To process phone registrations for classes, events, programs and memberships. Work interdepartmentally to support registration details with program managers and coordinators. Provide exceptional customer service when answering phone calls directed to the Support Center from the Garden's main phone number and provide information to our varied customer base.
Requisition Number: 738
Overview: To process phone registrations for classes, events, programs and memberships. Work interdepartmentally to support registration details with program managers and coordinators. Provide exceptional customer service when answering phone calls directed to the Support Center from the Garden's main phone number and provide information to our varied customer base.
Farm on Ogden Grower
Requisition Number: 741
Overview: To run all aspects of the Farm on Ogden's aquaponics farm horticulture production, oversee adjacent Youth Farm production, and provide supervisory back up when needed in other areas. The schedule for this position is Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 4p.m.; Friday, 8.am. to 1 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Requisition Number: 741
Overview: To run all aspects of the Farm on Ogden's aquaponics farm horticulture production, oversee adjacent Youth Farm production, and provide supervisory back up when needed in other areas. The schedule for this position is Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 4p.m.; Friday, 8.am. to 1 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Grounds Foreman
Requisition Number: 722
Overview: The grounds foreman performs general landscaping and grounds maintenance, operates landscaping equipment, supervises crews, and provides horticultural support for all garden areas. This position is hands-on in the field, and most of the time will be spent working outdoors year-round, performing manual labor and leading work crews to maintain the highest level of landscape maintenance. There will... Read more
Requisition Number: 722
Overview: The grounds foreman performs general landscaping and grounds maintenance, operates landscaping equipment, supervises crews, and provides horticultural support for all garden areas. This position is hands-on in the field, and most of the time will be spent working outdoors year-round, performing manual labor and leading work crews to maintain the highest level of landscape maintenance. There will... Read more
Operations Associate
Requisition Number: 740
Overview: Assist with gift processing, gift reporting, gift fulfillment (specifically Tribute gifts) and related special projects for the Member and Donor Services department.
Requisition Number: 740
Overview: Assist with gift processing, gift reporting, gift fulfillment (specifically Tribute gifts) and related special projects for the Member and Donor Services department.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Requisition Number: 751
Overview: The Negaunee Institute is searching for a post doc to participate in a project led by Greg Mueller, Ph.D., focused on macrofungal diversity and distribution patterns of southern neotropical montane Quercus forests (Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia). Efforts will include barcoding specimens from past field work, undertaking fieldwork to obtain sporocarps and environmental samples, and working with... Read more
Requisition Number: 751
Overview: The Negaunee Institute is searching for a post doc to participate in a project led by Greg Mueller, Ph.D., focused on macrofungal diversity and distribution patterns of southern neotropical montane Quercus forests (Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia). Efforts will include barcoding specimens from past field work, undertaking fieldwork to obtain sporocarps and environmental samples, and working with... Read more
Program Director, Windy City Harvest
Requisition Number: 753
Overview: To direct and support programmatic activities within the Windy City Harvest Department
Requisition Number: 753
Overview: To direct and support programmatic activities within the Windy City Harvest Department
Internship
English Walled Garden Intern
Requisition Number: 713
Overview: Learn how to properly maintain a public display garden by working with a senior horticulturist and his or her team of staff and volunteers. Other assigned gardens may include the Circle Garden, Sensory Garden, Waterfall Garden, Dwarf Conifer Garden, and the Lakeside Gardens. Attend regular staff meetings, field trips, and weekly intern meetings with guest speakers to learn about general Chicago... Read more
Requisition Number: 713
Overview: Learn how to properly maintain a public display garden by working with a senior horticulturist and his or her team of staff and volunteers. Other assigned gardens may include the Circle Garden, Sensory Garden, Waterfall Garden, Dwarf Conifer Garden, and the Lakeside Gardens. Attend regular staff meetings, field trips, and weekly intern meetings with guest speakers to learn about general Chicago... Read more
Interpretive Programs Intern
Requisition Number: 715
Overview: Gain hands-on experience in museum education programs and volunteer management while assisting with and supporting seasonal programs in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Malott Japanese Garden, Thomas English Walled Garden, and the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition. Learn operational aspects of a botanic garden/museum setting by working on a variety of projects and attending internal... Read more
Requisition Number: 715
Overview: Gain hands-on experience in museum education programs and volunteer management while assisting with and supporting seasonal programs in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Malott Japanese Garden, Thomas English Walled Garden, and the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition. Learn operational aspects of a botanic garden/museum setting by working on a variety of projects and attending internal... Read more
Japanese Garden Intern
Requisition Number: 714
Overview: Learn how to properly maintain a public display garden by working with a senior horticulturist and his or her team of staff and volunteers. Other assigned gardens may include Evening Island, the Green Roof, and the Evaluation Gardens. Attend regular staff meetings, field trips, and weekly intern meetings with guest speakers to learn about general Chicago Botanic Garden operations. This is a full... Read more
Requisition Number: 714
Overview: Learn how to properly maintain a public display garden by working with a senior horticulturist and his or her team of staff and volunteers. Other assigned gardens may include Evening Island, the Green Roof, and the Evaluation Gardens. Attend regular staff meetings, field trips, and weekly intern meetings with guest speakers to learn about general Chicago Botanic Garden operations. This is a full... Read more
Kris S. Jarantoski Intern
Requisition Number: 710
Overview: Gain broad-based experience with a focus on horticulture in public garden operations. Develop skills required to become a future botanic garden leader. Specific duties will change throughout the internship as the intern rotates through different Garden departments. Assigned areas may include nursery and greenhouse plant production, plant healthcare, horticulture maintenance and operations, plant... Read more
Requisition Number: 710
Overview: Gain broad-based experience with a focus on horticulture in public garden operations. Develop skills required to become a future botanic garden leader. Specific duties will change throughout the internship as the intern rotates through different Garden departments. Assigned areas may include nursery and greenhouse plant production, plant healthcare, horticulture maintenance and operations, plant... Read more
Plant Evaluation Intern
Requisition Number: 723
Overview: The plant evaluation internship provides an opportunity to observe a diversity of plants in full-sun and green roof gardens. Plant performance is documented through data collection and digital photography. The Chicago Botanic Garden has one of the largest and most diverse plant evaluation programs in the United States. This is a 19-week, full-time internship with an anticipated start date date of... Read more
Requisition Number: 723
Overview: The plant evaluation internship provides an opportunity to observe a diversity of plants in full-sun and green roof gardens. Plant performance is documented through data collection and digital photography. The Chicago Botanic Garden has one of the largest and most diverse plant evaluation programs in the United States. This is a 19-week, full-time internship with an anticipated start date date of... Read more
Production Greenhouse and Nursery Intern (A-B)
Requisition Number: 711
Overview: Learn about plant production by rotating through and working with the growers in the four divisions of the Plant Production Department. These divisions include the nursery, indoor floriculture, outdoor floriculture, and plant propagation. Attend regular staff meetings, field trips, and weekly intern meetings with guest speakers during the summer to learn about general Chicago Botanic Garden... Read more
Requisition Number: 711
Overview: Learn about plant production by rotating through and working with the growers in the four divisions of the Plant Production Department. These divisions include the nursery, indoor floriculture, outdoor floriculture, and plant propagation. Attend regular staff meetings, field trips, and weekly intern meetings with guest speakers during the summer to learn about general Chicago Botanic Garden... Read more
Rose Garden Intern
Requisition Number: 712
Overview: Learn how to properly maintain a public display garden by working with a senior horticulturist and his or her team of staff and volunteers. Other assigned gardens may include the Heritage Garden, Esplanade, Aquatic Garden, Farwell Landscape Garden, Crescent Garden, Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Bulb Garden, Model Railroad Garden, and Spider Island. Attend regular staff meetings, field trips, and... Read more
Requisition Number: 712
Overview: Learn how to properly maintain a public display garden by working with a senior horticulturist and his or her team of staff and volunteers. Other assigned gardens may include the Heritage Garden, Esplanade, Aquatic Garden, Farwell Landscape Garden, Crescent Garden, Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Bulb Garden, Model Railroad Garden, and Spider Island. Attend regular staff meetings, field trips, and... Read more
Veteran Interns (A-H)
Requisition Number: 719
Overview: Participate in the Veteran Internship Program to create a plan for transitioning to the civilian workforce while working under supervision in a Garden department. Garden departments may include Accounting, Bonsai, Camp CBG, Construction & Maintenance, Display Gardens, Human Resources, Interpretive Gardens, and Living Plant Documentation. You will work under supervision and also receive... Read more
Requisition Number: 719
Overview: Participate in the Veteran Internship Program to create a plan for transitioning to the civilian workforce while working under supervision in a Garden department. Garden departments may include Accounting, Bonsai, Camp CBG, Construction & Maintenance, Display Gardens, Human Resources, Interpretive Gardens, and Living Plant Documentation. You will work under supervision and also receive... 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.
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