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Assistant Exhibition Facilitator - Resource
Chicago Botanic Garden —Glencoe, IL
- $17.35 - $19.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
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Sock Monkey Museum —Long Grove, IL
- $14 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Public speaking
- Cleaning
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Program Instructor
PARK DIST OF HIGHLAND PARK —Highland Park, IL
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- Part-time
- Classroom
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Museum Experience Facilitator
Arlington Heights Park District —Arlington Heights, IL
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- First Aid Certification
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Manager - Chocolate/Candy/Gift Shop
Sock Monkey Museum —Long Grove, IL
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
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Director of Institutional Giving and Development Operations
Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago —Glenview, IL
- $79,000 - $94,800 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Ice Cream and Popcorn Shop Manager
Sock Monkey Museum —Long Grove, IL
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Retail management
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Assistant Exhibition Facilitator - Resource

Chicago Botanic Garden -
Glencoe, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$17.35 - $19.30 an hour
13 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Customer communication
Outdoor work experience

Full Job Description

Title: Assistant Exhibition Facilitator, Butterflies and Blooms

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Department: Visitor Events & Programs

Reports to: Visitor Engagement and Events Manager & Visitor Experience Supervisor

Resource, scheduled as needed for approximately 3 weeks

Resource employees of the Chicago Botanic Garden are eligible for the following Benefits:

Wellness initiative benefit, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Retirement plan
Garden membership - free to employees at Household Plus level
Discounts to Garden Shop, Cafe, Garden-sponsored educational classes
Employee events such as Orchid show, Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns, Lightscape employee & friends preview night

Compensation Philosophy:

At the Chicago Botanic Garden, our compensation philosophy is rooted in our core values: Growth, Understanding, Resilience, and Trust through Transparency. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

Our objective is to create compensation and growth opportunities for our employees that are highly competitive, internally equitable and transparent. The foundation of our efforts is a straightforward approach that can be easily communicated by managers with defined pay ranges for all positions. When posting job openings, we share the minimum salary up to the budgeted amount.

The starting salary for new staff members is determined by considering the salary range assigned to the position and by reviewing the candidate’s qualifications for the job as compared with job responsibilities. Prior work experience should be considered in determining the salary offer, provided that it is relevant to the job. Additional factors such as secondary language proficiency or advanced degrees that enhance performance may also be considered. A candidate’s salary may exceed the minimum amount based on factors such as experience, additional skills (e.g., secondary language proficiency), or pertinent degrees that enhance the individual’s contribution to the role but are not required. Opportunities for increased compensation are provided through referral bonuses, shift differentials, Thank You Pay, promotions, and periodic pay increases based on the Garden's overall performance and financial budgets.

Our total compensation and benefits package is people centric. We prioritize employee wellness across three pillars: physical, mental, and financial. Our goal is to offer innovative total rewards that support continuous professional growth, personal development, and provide the flexibility needed to balance personal and professional commitments.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Exhibition Facilitator ensures an exceptional visitor experience by actively engaging with the public and fostering positive interactions within the Butterflies and Blooms exhibition. There are up to five 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.

Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will have the following:

At least one year of experience in customer service, public engagement, or education— or equivalent education
Candidate should be available to work through early-September.
Available to work weekend and evening shifts.
A high energy level and passion for working with the public.
Excellent 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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