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The Arboretum offers the following job openings. To apply, please visit the U of M employment page, click "search postings" and enter the requisition number of the job listed below. Applicants must complete the University's on-line application form and, if required, submit any additional documents listed on the job posting with the application. For further information about open positions, please contact our Human Resources office at 952-443-1410.
If you are interested in applying for an occasional temporary position, please download form.
Current Openings:
—Summer Day Camp Instructor for Cooking Camps. Plan and instruct cooking day camps that help expose children and families to new tastes and textures while building cooking skills and having fun in the kitchen and garden. Up to eight days of camp instruction (as described on our website: July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 13, 15 and 16, 2013). Approximately 75-120 hours, dependent upon camp enrollment. Camps are half-days, with separate morning and afternoon sessions. For each camp there is time allotted for both planning and delivering the program.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, Botany, Environmental Education, Elementary Education or anotherrelated field and/or culinary experience or training.
- Experience teaching children cooking in a classroom or informal setting.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
For more information, download a full job description. To apply please send resume cover letter and reference to Christine Gamm at gamm0011@umn.edu
—Summer Day Camp Instructor. Plan and instruct day camps that inspire awe and wonder, connecting children to plants and the natural world. Tuesdays-Fridays as assigned, June 4 through August 23, 2013. Approximately 20-280 hours, dependent upon number of camps instructing and camp enrollment. Three-day camps are offered Tuesdays-Thursdays and one-day camps are offered on Fridays. Camps are usually half-days, with separate morning and afternoon sessions. For each camp there is time allotted for both planning and delivering the program.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, Botany, Environmental Education, Elementary Education or another related field.
- Teaching experience in a classroom or informal setting. Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Love of plants, the natural world and working with children.
- Ability to walk, bend, and lift 20 pounds, working both indoors and outdoors in all weather.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
For more information, download a full job description. To apply please send resume cover letter and reference to Christine Gamm at gamm0011@umn.edu
—Circulator Drivers: 4 positions $10/hour
Circulator hours are 10-3pm on Friday, Saturday & Sundays May-October. Additional days and hours may vary dependent upon events and activities. This position is responsible for driving the 11 passenger circulator safely around 3 mile drive or the Parking areas, adhering to posted speed limits, greeting passengers, providing suggestions to visitors on what to see at each stop, maintain a schedule time to minimize waits at each stop, assist visitors in wheelchairs on and off the circulator, and ability to communicate issues to supervisor and vehicle maintenance staff as needed. Download application.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma/GED
- Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license and clean driving record
- Ability to lift 20-30 lbs
- Age 19 or older
- Ability to successfully pass a background check
- Must have good customer service skills and the ability to interact with guests of all ages.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate well with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic groups in a wide variety of situations.
- Familiarity with Landscape Arboretum programs, grounds and buildings.
—Wedding Garden Attendants: 4 positions, $10/Hr
Variable scheduled work hours mainly on Saturdays and sometimes Fridays & Sundays. Days and hours may vary dependent upon events and activities. Schedules are no more than 8 hours in a day but most commonly between 4-5 hours. This position is responsible for working as a team to set up & take down chairs and tables for ceremonies, and provide excellent customer service to Arboretum visitors, clients and wedding guests. Download application.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma/GED
- Must have a valid Minnesota driver's license.
- Ability to lift 20-30 lbs
- Age 19 or older
- Ability to successfully pass a background check
- Ability to work as a team or individually and follow directions
- Must have good customer service skills and the ability to interact with guests of all ages.
- Requires the ability to stand for up to 4 hours on a continuous basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate well with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic groups in a wide variety of situations.
- Familiarity with Landscape Arboretum programs, grounds and buildings.
- Previous experience working with Weddings
—Arboretum Restaurant. Several seasonal positions available. Download more information.
—Curator of Endangered Plants: The Curator of Endangered Plants is a Part -Time, not to exceed 14 hours per week, position at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. This position serves as Curator of the endangered plant and seed collections in support of the Arboretum programs; coordinates and implements plant conservation "on-the-ground" monitoring programs for imperiled plants in the Upper Midwest; serves as a liaison and builds partnerships and agreements with Federal, State, regional, local, and NGO organizations for rare and endangered plants; disseminates timely information, in collaboration with Arboretum publicity staff and is the responsible steward for rare plants in the living collections and greenhouse collections. The Curator will report to the Director of Operations and Research and interact closely with managers and directors of other Arboretum units.
This position requires occasional weekend and evening work, as well as occasional (less than 10%) overnight travel around the state. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of botanical garden collections and interest in plant conservation; have a balance of both field experience and laboratory understanding and the ability to perform in remote locations far from modern conveniences, and be able to work collaboratively and build relationships with Arboretum staff, volunteers, and members of the public to enhance knowledge of plant conservation issues, foster an understanding of the value and appropriate use of conservation collections. Download full job description.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in botany, biology, horticulture, or related science
- Working knowledge of the flora, basic taxonomic principles and characteristics of major plant families.
- Ability to type and basic computer skills essential.
- Physical stamina and agility to conduct field work.
- Demonstrated field work experience
- Ability to effectively train, supervise, motivate, and coordinate the work of students, volunteers, and interns.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in seed biology, conservation or ecology preferred.
- Good communication skills and willingness to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other department staff, volunteers, students and associates outside the institution.
- Build and maintain data base programs
To apply: Please send resume, cover letter, copy of your transcript and 3 references to:
Laura Boerbon
Human Resources Coordinator
MN Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Drive,
Chaska, MN 55318
lboerbon@umn.edu
Internship Opportunities
—Horticulture: CLOSED for 2013 Applications.
—Event Planning: CLOSED for 2013 Applications.
Applications for 2013 internships will be accepted until positions are filled.
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