Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Department: Conservation Science
Reports to: Conservation Scientist
Seasonal Part-time
Position Overview:
The Plant Science and Conservation department is seeking two or three part-time research assistants to collaborate on a research project studying lawn alternative plantings. This project is a partnership between the Chicago Botanic Garden and Chicago Park District. The main objectives of the study are (1) to study the potential for lawn alternatives to support diverse plants and pollinators, store carbon, and absorb stormwater, and (2) to determine how to successfully establish lawn alternative plantings. Experimental field sites are currently installed at Chicago Botanic Garden, and at several Chicago Park District sites. Frequently visited parks in the Chicago Park District in spring/summer 2024 will be in Uptown Coastal Natural area and Marquette Park, with occasional field work in other parks.
Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for the following:
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Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
Physical Demands:
Spending significant time outdoors. Standing, walking, bending for data collection and plot maintenance. Some requirements for lifting, pushing, or pulling items less than 30 pounds.
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.
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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.
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