Position Overview: (position begins late-April to mid-May, 2024)
This seven-month, 35 hours/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 monitoring data including GIS applications, and assisting with reports. The research assistant will have the opportunity to present accomplished work at Plants of Concern volunteer and advisory group events. Two to three days of weekend work possible.
Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
April through September
October through December
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:
Application Deadline: applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
In addition to the Chicago Botanic Garden application materials, please submit (1) a cover letter that includes why you are interested in this position and briefly outlines relevant experience and (2) a resume including contact information for three references.
Physical Demands: Fieldwork involves walking over uneven terrain, or traversing distances of up to 2 miles while carrying equipment. Bending, stooping, and kneeling are often necessary. Fieldwork may occur during hot weather when insects are active. Office work involves sitting, standing, typing, using computers and copy machines.
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, the 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. Please do not call this number to inquire about job postings or the status of your application, or with solicitations from companies or third-party recruiters.