Security Event Associate (Fall/Winter Events)

Chicago Botanic Garden • Glencoe, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Security Event Associate at the Chicago Botanic Garden serves the visitors, members and staff by maintaining the safety and security of the property, personnel and collections of the Chicago Botanic Garden. This is accomplished through a combination of patrols, emergency response, standing on post, observation, reporting, and working closely Garden staff, local law enforcement and emergency response personnel. Security Event Associates will be posted in various Garden locations to keep our visitors safe for fall/winter events along a lighted trail on the main island, the gatehouse, or assigned to assist in vehicle traffic control. All shift posts are located outside. This is a seasonal position fall/winter events in the evenings.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year experience in customer service.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Availability to work evening shifts on both weekdays and weekends from October 5 through 25, 2026, for Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns.
• Preference for continued availability to work shifts during Lightscape, from November 4, 2026, through January 3, 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Security customer service experience preferred.
• First aid and CPR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety of visitors, employees, and property at the Garden while enforcing Garden rules and regulations.
• Provide information and assistance to the visitor in a pleasant, professional manner.
• Work closely with Visitor Services to provide the best information and service for the visitor.
• Assist with providing emergency first aid to employees and to visitors.
• Prepare accurate and clear reports of accidents, illness, theft, vandalism or any other unusual occurrences with immediate notification to Security Management.
• Perform responsibilities specific to each post as assigned for the event.
• Perform patrols including buildings, islands, gardens, and other Garden property.
• Control traffic whenever needed.
• Make appropriate Security Department operating and safety checks.
• Pick up and deliver persons and materials as needed.
• Assist Security Management in other areas as directed.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED