Therapeutic Horticulture Program Facilitator

Chicago Botanic Garden • Glencoe, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitate plant-based Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) programs with an emphasis on the therapeutic qualities of nature. Assist with greeting participants, delivering therapeutic horticulture programs, prepping and cleaning up program materials. Programs occur in person and are conducted both indoors and outdoors depending on the season. This resource position has varied hours depending on the time of year.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities from diverse backgrounds preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience in horticulture, horticulture therapy, and/or a related helping profession in a formal or informal setting
• Possess an understanding of basic therapeutic horticulture principles and applications
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced team environment using good communication and interpersonal and customer-service skills

Responsibilities

• Facilitate programs focused on memory and cognitive-related illnesses for participants on-site at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
• Foster an environment that is calm, hospitable, safe, and supportive.
• Assist with developing curriculum for a series of memory cafes and memory care TH workshops.
• Set up and clean up program spaces.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of program materials and supplies.
• Work closely with Enabling Garden coordinator and volunteers to deliver programs.
• Assist with planning and evaluation of current and future memory cafes and memory care TH workshops.
• Other duties as assigned, including the possibility to assist with other therapeutic horticulture programs.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed