Public Horticulture Intern - Chicago - Lincoln Park Zoological Society

    Lincoln Park Zoological Society
    $26,000 - $42,000 (USD) per year *
    Description

    Join Our Team at Lincoln Park Zoo

    About Us

    We are a leader in local and global conservation, animal care and welfare, learning, and science. Founded in 1868, we are a not-for-profit organization with a rich history of providing free admission to our community.

    Public Horticulture Intern Job Summary

    This is an exciting opportunity for students or individuals interested in horticulture to work on projects related to plant records, data management, and maintenance of our gardens. You will have the chance to gain hands-on experience working with plants that thrive in Chicago's climate as well as those found in conservatories worldwide.

    • You will assist with tasks such as plant inventories, making sure all plants receive proper care; you'll also help create educational materials about different species using tools like Power Point.
    (Required)working independently together staff volunteers visitors publicYou must be able identify learn common landscape native flora English communicate verbal written direct oral carry out organize time timely completion courteously respectfully supervisors employees volunteers zoo visitors general public knowledge gardening practices helpful has high school degree equivalent studying horticulture plant science field valid Illinois driver license good driving record maintain ability lift up occasion basis weight safely effectively utilize program equipment slippery surfaces weather conditions uneven terrain allergy interfere variation abilitiesAvailable work special events occur outside regular schedule assignedWe promise inclusive welcoming environment celebrate diverse qualities perspectives values experiences peopleFor Wildlife AllFree cultural institutions parking access Lincoln Park Lakeshore Trail North Avenue Beach discounts event tickets attractions dining retail zoo quarterly mingle training educational sessions wildlife ecology subjectsWorking environment green spaces regularly visits wildlifeSalary $16.60/hr
    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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