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Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $21.15
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Wellness initiative
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan
Holiday thank you pay
Garden membership
Employee Discounts
Employee events
Job Description
The Chicago Botanic Garden is a renowned institution dedicated to cultivating the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. As a major part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County, the Garden combines beauty and education, offering visitors a unique outdoor experience that promotes environmental awareness, horticultural excellence, and community engagement. With a diverse range of gardens, exhibitions, and events, the Chicago Botanic Garden attracts thousands of visitors annually who come to learn, explore, and enjoy the rich displays of flora from around the world. The organization prides itself on fostering a workplace culture rooted in growth, understanding, resilience,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Frequent driving of tram
- standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, listening, keyboarding, speaking, and hearing for long periods
- ability to lift, push, and pull items up to 50 pounds
- ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
- ability to maintain professionalism and customer focus
- safety-oriented mindset
Job Qualifications
- Minimum age of 18 years old
- valid Illinois driver’s license with a clean driving record and insurable status
- high school diploma or equivalent
- articulate with strong command of the English language
- bilingual Spanish is a plus
- at least one year experience in service or tour industry as a public speaker with ability to engage diverse audiences
- knowledge of and interest in horticulture preferred
- availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Train and safely transport visitors, staff, and volunteers aboard a 48-passenger open-air tram while delivering scripted 35-minute tours
- transport visitors, staff, and volunteers using various Garden vehicles such as vans and club cars
- adhere to Chicago Horticultural Society safety rules and regulations
- maintain the cleanliness and operating conditions of Garden vehicles
- support Garden attractions, exhibitions, and events, including ticket sales, barcode scanning, and line management
- stay knowledgeable about current Garden events, displays, and exhibitions and communicate this to visitors
- provide excellent customer service and work independently as well as part of a team
- maintain a professional appearance and demeanor on-site and in uniform
- work outdoors in various weather conditions
- assist Visitor Experience management as requested
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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