Assistant Exhibition Facilitator, Butterflies & Bloom - Seasonal
Glencoe, IL 
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Job Description
Title: Butterflies & Blooms Assistant Exhibition Facilitator

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Department: Visitor Events & Programs

Reports to: Manager, Visitor Events & Programs

Seasonal part-time, approximately 16 weeks

Position Overview:

Provide an exceptional visitor experience in the Butterflies and Blooms exhibition by engaging with the public and supporting positive visitor interaction. There are up to three positions open for this seasonal, part-time role. Hours will vary, with schedule from 1 to 8 p.m. or 5 to 8 p.m. to cover weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Work with exhibition facilitator to ensure a full daily roster of volunteers and work with staff to fill vacancies.
  • Interact with visitors and volunteers by answering questions and facilitating tours and programs as needed.
  • Gain subject matter competency related to the exhibition.
  • Work collaboratively with volunteers to create an outstanding visitor experience.
  • Communicate daily with horticulture staff to learn about plants, arrival of pupae, and changes within the exhibition.
  • Report any operational problems to appropriate staff.
  • Participate in volunteer training.
  • Attend appropriate meetings as needed.
  • Assist with other programs and projects as needed in the Visitor Events & Programs department.


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.

  • Create and maintain spaces for learning.
  • Test new ideas and are willing to take risks to achieve our vision.
  • Collaborate to strengthen our skills and impact.
  • Demonstrate perseverance and humility as we work toward our long-term impact.

Seek to UNDERSTAND.

We seek to understand others from their perspective.

  • Provide opportunities for input and feedback from others.
  • Actively listen to all points of view.
  • Consider individuals' lived experiences.
  • Advocate for and protect time for reflection especially during times of conflict or confusion.

See one another through a lens of RESILIENCE.

We believe that all individuals can experience good outcomes with support.

  • Give others the space to balance work and personal needs.
  • Support others and demonstrate empathy especially during challenging and stressful times.
  • Seek opportunities to learn from and about one another.
  • Ask questions about and anticipate the needs of others.

Build TRUST through TRANSPARENCY.

We hold ourselves and others accountable by centering decision making that honors all people.

  • Communicate information in a timely manner.
  • Provide clarity in complex situations with the goal of common understanding.
  • Discuss both positive and negative outcomes openly.
  • Evaluate the impacts of our actions.






















Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Candidate should be available to work from mid-May through mid-September.
  • Available to work weekend and evening shifts.
  • A high energy level and passion for working with the public.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • An enthusiastic interest in working with volunteers.
  • The ideal candidate will be flexible, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and possess exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential.

Physical Demands:

Position requires extensive periods of walking and standing with lifting/pushing up to approximately 20 pounds. Most of the work is conducted outside, rain or shine. Candidate must be comfortable working outside in all types of weather including hot summer days and cool rainy days.

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.



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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Temporary, Part Time
Required Experience
Open
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