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Job # I057
Events Coordinator - INTERNAL CONSIDERATION ONLY     
Classification:  Full time, Regular
Dept/Div:  Communications

Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Public Events and the Manager, Special Exhibits. This position is responsible for managing and providing on-site supervision for mission-related public events. Coordinates public events programming with other departments. Supervises volunteers. Prepares descriptive material for use in promotion of events. Participates in development of public interpretation at the Garden. Works with the PR department to promote events as needed. Maintains Access database, arranges and conducts on-site VIP tours, and monitors exhibit and event set-up and tear-down.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of (3) years relative experience coordinating public events/exhibits in cultural institutions
• Minimum of (1) year work/volunteer experience in guest relations/customer service work
• Must have a valid driver license
• Must be able to occasionally work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Must have the ability to do minimal lifting, walking, bending, push/pull supply cart

HOURLY:

Job # I056
Entomologist      Apply Now!
Classification:  Part time, Temporary
Dept/Div:  Butterfly House

Maintains the animal collection, including a large number of invertebrate species and several vertebrate species. Assists in the development of special exhibits; completes all paperwork necessary for proper record-keeping; and assists other entomologists, horticulturists and education staff in teaching classes.

Qualifications
• This is a part-time temporary position working approximately 20 hours a week starting in July.
• This position is located at the Butterfly House in Chesterfield, MO.
• Bachelor's degree in Biology or Education preferably with course work in invertebrate zoology and entomology.
• Experience teaching young children in a formal or informal setting. Excellent organizational and communication skills required.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions, lift 50 lbs, bend, stoop, reach and stand for extended periods.

Job # I055
Salesperson (2)      Apply Now!
Classification:  Part time, Temporary
Dept/Div:  Garden Gate Shop

Ensures a positive visitor experience and offers assistance to customers in selecting from a variety of gifts, plants, and books in a specialty, award winning, boutique-type shop. Completes and processes cash and credit card transactions utilizing a computerized cash register. Wraps merchandise and restocks shelves. Assists the Buyers with markdowns and inventory control as needed. Maintains an orderly and clean store. May assist with limited visual merchandising.

Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent and six months previous retail experience is required.
• This is a part-time position working approximately 15 hours per week.
• This is a temporary position starting 8/1/2009 and ending 12/31/2009.
• Plant and PC knowledge, along with some visual merchandising skills is a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion.
• Must be available to work a varying schedule including weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays.

Internships:

Job # G119
Graphic Design Intern     Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Intern (unpaid)
Dept/Div:  Communications

Are you looking for real experience to help boost your resume and add recognizable pieces to your portfolio? Our graphic design internship is the perfect opportunity to learn what they didn't teach you in school!

Based on skill and aptitude, the design intern will participate in the complete creative cycle — design, proofing, production, quote printing, and office skills. Recent interns have designed ads, posters, invitations, an education course catalog, a billboard, and handled all the support pieces for the Japanese Festival (attendance of 35,000 people). The Missouri Botanical Garden is easily recognized by interviewers reviewing your resume and portfolio.

Qualifications:
Recent grads or students that are near completing their B.A. in Graphic Design.
Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver for Mac OSX
platform, scanning, and color correction. Digital photography and web experience
required. Must have own transportation.

Internship dates: (3½ months)
Summer: May – mid-August
Fall: September – mid-December
Spring: mid-January – April
Hours: full time M – F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Compensation:
Unpaid, but may be arranged for college credit. Includes free admission to the
Garden, its festivals and events, and its off-site family of attractions.

To apply:
Send resume and a pdf of 10 design samples to ellen.flesch@mobot.org.
Contact person:
Ellen Flesch
Senior Graphic Designer/Intern Coordinator
Missouri Botanical Garden
Phone: (314) 577-0851.

Job # G120
Photography Intern     Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Intern (unpaid)
Dept/Div:  Communications

The Photography Intern at the Missouri Botanical Garden will function as a staff photographer. They will be sent on a wide variety of different types of photo assignments including events, grip-and-grins, landscape beauty shots, macros, and editorial images. They will also be trained to coordinate photo requests and archive/process digital files. Recent interns have had their photos published in the Garden’s Bulletin magazine, ads in a variety of newspapers and magazines, and on Garden posters, flyers, and other support pieces.

Qualifications:
Recent grads or students that are near completing their B.A. in Photography/Arts. Coursework completed in photography, specializing in digital cameras. Proficiency in Photoshop for Mac OSX Platform, scanning, and color correction. Video camera and basic editing skills a plus. Must have your own digital camera, cell phone, and transportation.

Internship dates: (3½ months)
Summer: May – mid-August
Fall: September – mid-December
Spring: mid-January – April
Hours: full time M – F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Compensation:
Unpaid, but may be arranged for college credit. Includes free admission to the
Garden, its festivals and events, and its off-site family of attractions

To apply:
Send resume and a pdf of 10 design samples to ellen.flesch@mobot.org.
Contact person:
Ellen Flesch
Senior Graphic Designer/Intern Coordinator
Missouri Botanical Garden
Phone: (314) 577-0851.