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Assistant Horticulturist - Glencoe, United States - Chicago Botanic Garden
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionTitle: Assistant Horticulturist, SeasonalExemption Status: Non-exempt
Department: Display Gardens
Reports to: Senior Horticulturist or Horticulturist
Seasonal Full-time, nine months
Supervises seasonals and volunteers
Position Overview:
The assistant horticulturist seasonals work closely with the 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 out in the gardens and assisting with the supervision of other seasonal staff and volunteers. This position that will be working in the Bernice E. Lavin Plant Evaluation Garden. This is a seasonal full-time position anticipated to start April 2024 for nine months working Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
Chicago Botanic Garden Values & Behaviors:
VALUES
As an organization, we...
BEHAVIORS
As an organization, we...
Prioritize a culture of GROWTH.
We commit to remaining curious in how we approach our work.
Seek to UNDERSTAND.
We seek to understand others from their perspective.
See one another through a lens of RESILIENCE.
We believe that all individuals can experience good outcomes with support.
Build TRUST through TRANSPARENCY
We hold ourselves and others accountable by centering decision making that honors all people.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
• Completed a horticulture training program or taken classes in gardening with experience in landscape maintenance and installation.
• Able to lead a small crew in maintaining gardens.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 pounds. Be comfortable working on stepladders. Work outside in all types of weather.
Why Apply?
Come work in a setting that is like no other as you support our mission: We cultivate the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. Take the first step toward being one of the employees who make the Garden one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Apply today. Please note that applicants who do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.
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, or basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified.
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 to contact our Title IX Coordinator should you have questions or concerns