Paid Internship Programs

Paid Internship Program

Stewardship and Ecology of Natural Areas Program

The Chicago Botanic Garden is offering 13 paid positions in our Stewardship and Ecology of Natural Areas (SENA) Program.

Positions available

Term

Start date

# of positions

Lead Ecological Restoration Technician12 monthsApril1
Ecological Restoration Technician9 monthsmid-April12

Pay rate:                       
Starting at $18.36/hour                        
Additional $50/week travel allowance

Who should apply:                       
Individuals interested in exploring and/or advancing their careers in natural areas stewardship and related green industry and scientific fields.

What you will do:                       
These positions are full-time (40hrs/wk), with the workday starting around 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Eighty percent of your time will be spent conducting stewardship-related activities in our natural areas with Garden ecologists. The remaining 20 percent will be dedicated to training in understanding and caring for natural areas, as well as inclusive leadership and other career-development opportunities.

Application review timeline:                       
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting January 9 until all positions are filled.

 

 

How to Apply

Please click below to complete and submit one or more applications for SENA positions.

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Questions: Please send an email to Tatiana Guider.

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