Plant Clinic Intern - Temporary

The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned nonprofit dedicated to the study, growth, and preservation of trees. The Plant Clinic is a free service provided by the Arboretum that synthesizes and shares the latest science-backed plant care best practices with gardeners and green professionals. The Plant Clinic directly answers questions for clients, provides web content on plants and plant care, and publishes the Plant Health Care report on the latest pest and disease issues in the northern Illinois area.We are seeking an individual who can join our team to create specific content for the Plant Clinic portion of the website. This individual will need to be able to gather research from various sources and integrate it into written documents clearly and concisely. We are looking for an individual who is well-organized and self-motivated to help complete this project.

Position Summary: Write and update tree and plant pages for The Morton Arboretum's website to support the Plant Clinic, a free resource offering home gardeners and green professionals science-based best practices plant care information.

Essential Functions:

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  Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Plant Clinic's operations and audience by shadowing staff and volunteers, utilizing training materials, and observing client interactions.

  
  
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  Work closely with Plant Clinic staff to evaluate, enhance, and update plant information and horticultural resources featured on the website.

  
  
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  Conduct thorough research and produce well-structured, accurate, and informative website content using library resources, reputable online sources, and other available references.

  
  
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  Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum's employee core values.

  
  
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  Perform other duties as assigned.

  
  

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience and/or related coursework in horticulture, perennials, or related fields required. Strong writing skills required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications is strongly preferred.

Success Factors: Ability and willingness to work independently and part of a team. Strong organizational skills and an interest in learning.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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  Physical Demands: Requires some physical activity: operating a computer for extended periods of time.

  
  
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  Work Environment: Office environment and/or remote work environment.

  
  
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  Equipment: General office equipment.

  
  

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume.

The hiring rate for this position is $20.00/hour.This position is also eligible for a competitive benefits package.

The Morton Arboretum is a champion for diversity, supporting a culture of inclusion that attracts, inspires, and engages people to achieve success. The Arboretum is committed to hire and develop employees based on job-related qualifications irrespective of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

The Morton Arboretum is dedicated to complying with our obligations as an equal-opportunity employer- disability/veteran. All applicants are guaranteed equal consideration for employment.