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Job opening at The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois:

POSITION AVAILABLE: Visitor Programs Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION: Part-time 

DEPARTMENT:  Visitor Services


General Summary: Plan, organize, manage, and evaluate visitor programs and activities, with special focus on weekend and peak season visitor events. Work schedule includes some evening work, according to visitor programs schedule, and one weekend day (usually Sunday).

Job Qualifications
Previous Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree from any of a broad range of fields, and two years' experience in public programs or events preferred. Other recommended skills include: management and organizational skill; children's education; public relations and customer satisfaction skill; above average written and oral communication skill. Must be able to manage a schedule of regular programs, all at various stages or planning, execution, and evaluation.

Physical/mental Requirements
Must find satisfaction in working with the public and children, specifically; must have the ability to motivate others, manage events, and accept responsibility. Excellent skills in planning, organization, and supervision. Must be available to work some evenings (according to events schedule) and at least one weekend day.

If interested, please forward letter and resume to Nancy Fucilla, Human Resources Manager, The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL  60532 or [log in to unmask] Visit us on line at <www.mortonarb.org> 

The Morton Arboretum is an equal opportunity employer. 


The Morton Arboretum is a 1,700-acre non-profit outdoor museum of more than 3,300 kinds of trees, shrubs, and other plants displayed in woodlands, wetlands, gardens, and a restored native prairie. Established in 1922 by Joy Morton, founder of the Chicago-based Morton Salt Company, the Arboretum's mission is to collect and study trees, shrubs and other plants from around the world, to display them in naturally beautiful landscapes for people to study and enjoy, and to teach people to grow them in ways that enhance our environment. In addition to encouraging the planting and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world, the Arboretum offers an extensive array of year-round education opportunities for visitors of all ages, including summer explorers' programs for children. 

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