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Job # J002
Associate Editor      Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Regular
Dept/Div:  MBG Press

Summary of the Position: The Associate Editor participates in the management of journal manuscripts for the two quarterly journals, the Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden and NOVON, A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature. This begins in assisting the Scientific Editor with the peer review process, includes copy and stylistic editing, and concludes with proof and production aspects for journal articles. This position will also assume responsibilities for editorial and technical preparation and production of book-length projects. Desirable technical skills include graphics (PhotoShop) and/or desktop publishing (InDesign). Bilingual language skills in Spanish are an optional plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Copy editing of scientific manuscripts and articles as assigned; routinely interact with authors by email, phone and FAX correspondence to confirm manuscript modifications for the journal style and to clarify the language of the paper.
• Copy edit and conduct preliminary checks on scientific nomenclature.
• Participates in final editorial quality control for manuscripts (style and layout), assisting with proof pages and production aspects.
• Communicates with authors on manuscript queries (email, phone, FAX)
• May communicate internal design decisions with other editorial staff and with production vendors (type layout, printers). Production may include either journal or book-length manuscripts.
• Flexibly interact and problem-solve with other editorial staff to meet quarterly journal and book deadlines.

Qualifications Include:
• Bachelor’s degree in humanities or natural sciences, or a related field is required.
• An equivalent combination of skills and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years in editorial experience in professional publishing required. Experience with scientific print periodicals preferred.
• Exceptional organizational, project planning, problem solving, and time management skills required.
• Excellent proofreading and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong Customer Service Orientation.
• Strong Technical ability.
• Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct.
• Scheduling flexibility for occasional work on weekends and evenings is required.
• Must be able to possess and maintain a driver’s license.

Required Computer Skills:
• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Windows XP)
• Proficient experience using graphics applications (PhotoShop) and/or desktop publishing (InDesign) and/or ability and willingness to learn.

Required Language Skills:
• Fluent English (verbal/written)
• Bilingual - Spanish is a desirable, but not required, skill.

Physical Demands:
• Ability to utilize keyboard (typing), walk about facility frequently throughout work day, and sit for extended periods of the work day (may sit up to 50% of work day).
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Frequent standing, reaching and stooping.
• May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., climb step stools/ladders, etc.)

Work Environment:
• Open common office environment, with sectional partitions and a dedicated computer workstation, with access to FAX/printer/scanner/Xerox equipment.

The requirements and duties listed are representative, and not exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Job # I063
Greenhouse Supervisor      Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Regular
Dept/Div:  Horticulture

Under the direction of the Vice President, Horticulture, the Greenhouse Supervisor is involved in the planning, coordination and management of the daily operations of the Garden’s greenhouse complex.

Some responsibilities include but are limited to:

• Leadership and management of the greenhouse staff as well as oversight of volunteers
• Oversight of propagation and growing of flowering plants for two indoor plant shows, outdoor displays, unusual plants for use in outdoor gardens or the display conservatories
• Management of rare and endangered plant collections including, collections of orchids, water lilies and carnivorous plants; living plants in approximately 30 plant families under study by research staff
• Sourcing and purchasing all plant materials as well as allocation of staff resources
• Maintains data entry and order entry for all crops, as well as managing compliance reporting requirements

Qualifications include:

• Associate’s degree in horticulture; Bachelor’s preferred
• A minimum of five years related work experience inclusive of three years supervisory experience
• Excellent knowledge of plant materials, plant production techniques and equipment
• Proven knowledge of planning and scheduling crops
• Experience with greenhouse environmental controls and maintenance
• Working knowledge of biological controls is a plus
• Must be able to possess and maintain a valid drivers license as well as a pesticide applicators license
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred, specifically Access and Excel.
• The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Job # J008
Informatics Project Coordinator      Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Regular
Dept/Div:  Information Technology

This position is open for two years only and is dependent upon temporary funding from grants or contracts. Extension beyond two years is possible but cannot be assured.

Summary of the Position: The Informatics Project Coordinator will work with stakeholders and other key staff to successfully complete the grant-funded technology projects within the Center for Biodiversity Informatics. These projects are highly technical, including software development tasks and high resolution digital imaging activities. A primary responsibility will be providing administrative support to the global Biodiversity Heritage Library consortium.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist Director, Center for Biodiversity Informatics, in planning, scheduling, and organizing meetings and workshops. Using meeting facilities at the Missouri Botanical Garden, as well as other facilities at collaborating partner institutions around the world, the Project Coordinator will provide administrative and event management assistance in coordinating meetings and events and will be required to periodically travel domestically and internationally to assist with them.
• Maintain up-to-date timeline and status of activities for all technology projects within the Center for Biodiversity Informatics, including expenses, budgets, milestones, deliverables, and tasks. A significant aspect of coordination and communication for the Center for Biodiversity Informatics is keeping project stakeholders and external collaborators aware of all ongoing and planned activities. The Project Coordinator will create, maintain and update a consolidated timeline and project plan available for use by all project participants located around the world and will track time and expenses for the Center.
• Working closely with the Director, Center for Biodiversity Informatics, review, update, and plan project budgets and actual expenses. The Project Coordinator will use reports from the Missouri Botanical Garden’s accounting system to review and maintain up-to-date budgets and actual expenses for all projects within the Center for Biodiversity Informatics and to prepare invoices to funding bodies. The Project Coordinator will assist the Director in preparing new project plans and budgets.

Qualifications Include:
• B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.
• Strong initiative; proven track record of taking ownership of projects through successful completion required. Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience coordinating multiple, concurrent technology projects and performing activities related to project planning, technical coordination, and leading subtasks of a major project required.
• Experience leading team meetings, assigning action items and tasks, and managing overall project tracking.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in event and meeting planning and management required.
• Strong business acumen; thorough understanding of basic financial models, basic project revenue and cost accounting; Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience producing budgets and financial reports and using financial systems for project financial control required.
• Thorough understanding of software application and website development, database and system design.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience preparing quality presentations or posters using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels; Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in working with diverse teams including international members required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience with using the Internet for online communications and remote team coordination required.
• Occasional domestic and international travel required – less than 10%
• Scheduling flexibility that allows working some weekends and evenings is required.
• Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct.

Required Computer Skills:
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Etc.)
• Proficient experience working with project planning software (i.e., Microsoft Project)
• Proficient with all aspects of Microsoft Windows
• Proficient using financial systems for tracking and reporting

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a passport for international travel
• Must be able to obtain visas to all countries with institutional members in the Biodiversity Heritage Library consortium (see http://biodivlib.wikispaces.com/BHL+Consortium+Membership for current list. Future members may include China, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and Australia).

Required Language Skills:
• Fluent, vernacular English (oral/written) is required.
• Bilingual skills – working knowledge of and familiarity of French, German, Spanish or Chinese is a plus.

Physical Demands:
• Ability to travel independently for long periods in economy class on airplanes, trains and other conveyances both domestic and international.
• Ability to utilize computer keyboard (typing), walk about facility frequently throughout work day, and sit for extended periods of the work day (may sit up to 75% of work day).
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Frequent standing, reaching and stooping.
• May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., climb step stools, etc.)

Work Environment:
• Quiet indoor office setting, shared by multiple staff within the Center for Biodiversity Informatics
• Occasional international travel to other institutions working temporarily at meeting and event venues

The requirements and duties listed are representative, and not exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Job # J010
Manager, Publications      Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Regular
Dept/Div:  Communications

Hard-working, multifaceted, Publications Manager is sought to lead the fast-paced and sustainability-minded Publications Department of the Missouri Botanical Garden. All applications must be received by February 23, 2010. Late submissions will not be accepted.

As Publications Manager, you will supervise the Publications Editor, the Web Content Editor, two graphic designers, and seasonal interns. You will be the key interface with other departments, the production coordinator to control workflow, the lead writer on most projects, the editor on everything, as well as the institutional leader who proposes new projects and initiatives for the Garden’s benefit. The position requires the ability to work with individuals at all levels in the organization; strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills; excellent judgment, organizational, and administrative skills; and a strong sense of responsibility and teamwork. Supervisory experience is required, as is the ability to balance multiple high-priority projects simultaneously and with enthusiasm. The successful candidate will have proven writing, editing, art direction, and management skills for both print and web.


Summary of the Position: The Garden’s Publications Department is an in-house service provider with a mission “To provide the most sustainable, yet cost-effective, creative, and timely, solutions to communication needs in print, signage/display, and on the Internet.” The Publications Department produces all print materials, including the Bulletin membership newsletter, annual report, advertising/marketing pieces, education catalogs, signage and display installations, as well as manages the Garden’s website, e-marketing, and social media. This position manages and coordinates the development, writing, editing, design, and production of the public content of the Garden’s print publications, signage/exhibits, and website.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
EDITORIAL:
• Confers with other Garden employees then writes or assigns staff or contractors to research, write and edit content for: the Garden’s, annual report, books, brochures, flyers, signage/exhibits and other material.
• Partners with the web content editor to write website content; maintains a new Content Management System after conferring with IT to purchase and implement it.
• Collaborates internally as needed on press releases, special brochures, PowerPoint presentations, and similar materials designed to create and maintain favorable public image for the Garden.
PRODUCTION
• Prioritizes, tracks, handles, and maintains records of production projects and book publication plans.
• Assigns artists and photographers to produce pictures and illustrations.
• Selects, supervises, and obtains cost estimates from outside vendors such as photographers, contractors, illustrators, paper suppliers, or printers.
• Promotes and maintains consistency of the Garden brand and style online and in print.
SUSTAINABILITY:
• Thinks big picture with regard to sustainability; stays au courant with best green printing practices and electronic publishing protocols.
MANAGERIAL:
• Manages multi-departmental processes related to department plans, activities, and production schedules; solves publication problems, and determines theme of written and electronic publications or articles.
• Works with Publications staff and Division Head on planning and establishment of best practices internally for the Publications Dept.
• Works with Division Heads across the Garden on strategic planning and establishment of best practices related to publications.

Qualifications Include:
• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field.
• Five years progressively responsible, related experience, preferably in a dynamic editorial environment in the not-for-profit, scientific or academic sector.
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge of art direction, graphic design, photography, print production processes, mailing, postal regulations, signage fabrication and web production.
• Knowledge of sustainability trends and best “green” practices.

Required Computer Skills: Requires a strong background in computer applications with fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office products, working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and web applications such as Dreamweaver and Flash.

Required Language Skills: Fluent English required (written and oral)

Work Environment: Primarily office environment but some work outdoors in various temperatures and climates.

The requirements and duties listed are representative, and not exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Job # J011
Research Specialist      Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Regular
Dept/Div:  William L. Brown Center

Summary of the Position: Under the direction of the Senior Curator of Ethnobotany, assists with daily management of research projects including field work. Performs various research activities according to nature of each project. Supervises volunteers and students who assist with Ethnobotany activities. This position is within the William L. Brown Center. Internal applications are particularly encouraged.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assists with daily management of research projects including field work.
• Gathers quantitative climate change and Ethnobotany data.
• Conducts quantitative analyses ( statistics, ordinations, etc.).
• Models climate change based on field data.
• Manages electronic data.
• Writes grants, publications, and other communications.
• Trains students and international colleagues in GLORIA field techniques and data analysis.
• Performs various research activities according to nature of each project.

Qualifications Include:
• Bachelor’s degree in botany or related field required; Advanced degree preferred.
• An equivalent combination of skills and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative analyses, modeling, and familiarity with climate change and ethnobotanical literature required.
• Strong working knowledge of climate change and Ethnobotany research, literature and theory.
• Minimum of 5 years’ previous field collection experience preferred with willingness to travel and participate in fieldwork.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels; Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in working with diverse teams including international members required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with useful plants and native peoples helpful.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience training/teaching helpful.
• Exceptional organizational, project planning, problem solving, and time management skills required.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a satisfactory manner after being given assignments.
• Excellent proofreading and attention-to-detail skills.
• Physical fitness necessary for required field studies; Field work in challenging outdoor conditions: long hikes to high elevations in inclement weather, outdoor camping for extended periods, and days of data collection under these adverse conditions is required.
• Frequent domestic and international travel required – 50 % annually.
• Scheduling flexibility that allows working some weekends and evenings is required.
• Adherence to all health and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct.

Required Computer Skills:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Familiarity with software used for statistics, ordinations, and modeling (e.g. NCSS, ARCView etc.).

Required Language Skills:
• Fluent English (oral/written)
• Foreign language experience (Chinese, Nepali) helpful

Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. and over.
• Ability to hike long distances at high elevations in the Himalayas and elsewhere for extended periods of time.
• May be required to perform tasks at high altitude (i.e., long hikes with equipment, etc.)
• Ability to utilize computer keyboard (typing).
• Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods of time-- 90% or more of the workday is standing on feet.
• Sustained outdoor field work for several months at a time.

Work Environment:
• Several months of the year are spent abroad and in the field. The rest of the year is spent at the Missouri Botanical Garden performing work at a desk in an office and in the herbarium.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (i.e. especially in temperatures below freezing, in rain, snow and other inclement weather conditions as needed).

The requirements and duties listed are representative, and not exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

HOURLY:

Job # J009
Gardener - Outdoor      Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Regular
Dept/Div:  Horticulture

THIS POSITION IS SCHEDULED TO WORK 40 HOURS PER WEEK MARCH 1ST THROUGH NOVEMBER 30TH AND WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED FOR WORK DECEMBER THROUGH FEBRUARY.

Summary of the Position: Performs all duties associated with maintenance and care of the outdoor displays and collections. Duties are directly related to installation and care of the collections, woody and herbaceous plant material and annual display crops.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs a wide range of landscape/maintenance tasks important to the preservation, protection and transplanting of existing plants; including but not limited to soil preparation, planting, mulching, weeding, watering, fertilization, irrigation and pesticide application.
• Rotates among the horticulture staff to perform landscape/maintenance responsibilities, based upon priority project list.
• Oversees specific areas in the absence of assigned horticulturist handling the day-to-day responsibilities of managing the landscape, maintenance issues and volunteer assignments.
• Performs “off-season” tasks (i.e., tree pruning, leaf pick-up, annual flower show set-up and snow/ice removal.
• In “winter” months, plows paths and roadways and shovels snow.
• Responsible for assigned weekend watering rotation duties.
• Maintains general care of horticultural tools, and technical equipment (i.e., apply lubrication and general cleaning). Refers more serious problems to Supervisor.

Qualifications Include:
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent is required.
• An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum (1) one year of hands-on, relevant horticulture work experience required.
• Working knowledge of plant maintenance techniques and equipment
• Must enjoy and feel comfortable interacting and working in close proximity to general public, in a safe and friendly manner, answering questions regarding horticulture collection.
• Must be able to perform simple tasks independently after being given assignments.
• Ability to work outside, often in variable environments and weather conditions.
• Ability to perform some climbing and heavy lifting up to 80 lbs.
• Adherence to all health and safety guidelines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain valid driver’s and chauffeur’s licenses.
• Ability to obtain and maintain pesticide applicator’s license.
• Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct.
• Scheduling flexibility that allows working weekends and holidays for annual watering schedule and occasional snow/ice removal.

Required Computer Skills: Proficient experience using Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Outlook, Access, Excel, Word) a plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Ability to possess and maintain a valid chauffeur’s license, a pesticide applicator’s license, and valid driver’s license.

Required Language Skills: Fluent English required (written and oral)

Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 lbs. (i.e., load, unload and move gardening supplies, medium to heavy weight tools and equipment)
• May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., climb ladders, etc.)
• Must be able to work outdoors year- round.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods of time-- 90% or more of the workday is standing on feet.
• Ability to wear Garden issued Personal Protective Equipment, including a full face respirator.

Work Environment:
• Manual labor - Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (i.e., in temperatures over 100°F as well as temperatures below 0°F, in rain, snow and other inclement weather conditions as needed).
• Actively works hands-on with horticulture crew to complete landscape maintenance tasks.
• Comfortable working in immediate proximity to general public, in a safe and friendly manner, answering questions regarding horticulture collection.

The requirements and duties listed are representative, and not exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Job # J007
Horticulturist I - Indoor      Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Regular
Dept/Div:  Horticulture

Summary of the Position: Performs all duties associated with propagation and care of greenhouse crops and collections. Duties are directly related to acquisition, growth and production of the collections, woody and herbaceous plant material and annual display crops. Reports to the Supervisor of the Production Greenhouse Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Propagation of all types of plant materials (i.e. growing plants, including sowing seeds and transplanting plugs)
• Care and maintenance of all types of plant materials and seasonal crops ( including but not limited to, watering, weeding, pest control, monitoring crops, applying growth regulators—feeding nutrients to plants, transplanting, and pruning)
o Ensure the temperature, light and humidity in greenhouses is at the optimum level and perform routine white-washing maintenance
o Identify and correct nutrient deficiencies
o Identify and treat pests and diseases on plants
o Adjust irrigation systems, shade and ventilation in greenhouse
• Maintain general care of horticultural tools, and technical equipment
• May be responsible for timely and accurate data entry of plant orders
• Perform and maintain accurate recordkeeping
• Responsible for assigned weekend watering rotation duties

Qualifications Include:
• Associate’s or B.S. degree in Horticulture, Biology, Botany and/or related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of (2-3) years experience in greenhouse growing.
• Thorough understanding of propagation skills, greenhouse propagation techniques, and greenhouse mechanical systems
• Demonstrated experience in planning/growing various greenhouse crops – annuals, tropicals, orchids, holiday crops, etc.
• Knowledge and application of greenhouse horticultural practices to include plant height control, day length sensitivity, pest management
• Proficient ability to identify various greenhouse pests and pathogens, and apply sound, appropriate remedies
• Working knowledge regarding the use of biological controls is preferred
• Strong knowledge of appropriate and effective watering practices
• Foundational understanding of landscape design to assist in planning/scheduling of crops; thus, ensuring timely delivery
• Flexible schedule required to routinely work weekends and holidays
• Adherence to all health and safety guidelines

Required Computer Skills:
• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Access, Excel and Word)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and pesticide applicator's license from the state of Missouri.

Required Language Skills:
• Fluent English (oral and written)
• Ability to read and understand pesticide labels

Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift and carry 60 pounds (i.e., load, unload and move gardening supplies and equipment)
• Must be able to work in high heat and humidity
• Ability to stand and move about entire facility for extended periods of time
• Ability to transport cumbersome potted plants and trays of varying weights
• Ability to safely navigate narrow greenhouse aisles
• May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., climb ladders, etc.)
• Ability to utilize computer keyboard (typing)

Work Environment:
• Hot (100°F or more) and humid conditions in the summer months
• 80% or more of the workday is standing on feet while watering or maintaining plants
• Wet conditions much of the time as watering is frequent
• Comfortable working in immediate proximity to general public, in a safe and friendly manner, answering general questions regarding the Garden’s operations, events, facilities, etc.

The requirements and duties listed are representative, and not exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Job # J006
Retail Sales Person (2)      Apply Now!
Classification:  Part time, Regular
Dept/Div:  Garden Gate Shop

Summary of the Position: Under the direction of the Sales Staff supervisor, demonstrates daily the best sales and customer service techniques offering friendly and knowledgeable assistance to customers in a retail store environment. This position will be scheduled to work approximately 15 hours/week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Utilizes a touch screen PC with electronic scanning equipment to record sku and price; completes and processes cash, check, and credit card transactions for purchases, exchanges, returns, gift certificates, and new and renewing memberships.
• Must be able to perform closing duties – Ensure daily cash received has been reconciled and recorded, balance cash drawer at the end of the shift.
• May be responsible for the daily money and be asked to produce the daily sales report and other reports as needed.
• Assists customers with locating items, completing purchases and providing instructions on the care of plants.
• Maintains strong familiarity of merchandise on the floor and in the stock rooms.
• Ensures that the Gate Shop’s floor and merchandise displays are neatly organized and clean at all times.
• Assists with stocking, gift wrapping, and maintaining store appearance, including displays.
• Assists with markdowns, cycle counts, physical inventory, and special projects as needed.
• May handle customer shipping requests.
• May be requested to occasionally perform tasks in the Garden’s Little Shop retail store or in the Visitor Services department as needed.
• Must adhere to all health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications Include:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.
• Plant knowledge helpful.
• Visual merchandising skills and experience a plus.
• Minimum of (1) year prior customer service experience required: ability to provide customer service within a fast-paced mission based public attraction in a cooperative, polite and courteous manner; strong focus on execution and sense of urgency required.
• Minimum of (1) year experience working in retail or related work environment; cash handling, and completing credit card transactions required.
• Excellent Communication/interpersonal skills; professional, speaks clearly and uses good grammar and proper pronunciation persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; is tactful and treats others with respect and values departmental teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion in a time frame consistent with the job and with minimum instructions and adhere to established routines and practices.
• Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct.
• Strong Technical ability.
• Scheduling flexibility that routinely allows working weekends, some evenings, and holidays is required.

Required Computer Skills:
• Proficient experience using a computer and keyboard is required.
• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word,) and POS knowledge preferred.

Required Language Skills: Fluent English (verbal/written)

Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift 30-60 lbs required.
• May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., step stool ladder, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to work in varying temperatures and all weather conditions.
• Extensive standing, walking, reaching and stooping- 90% or more of the workday is standing on feet.
• Ability to utilize computer keyboard (typing)

Work Environment:
• Ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented retail store environment.
• Comfortable working in immediate proximity to general public, in a safe and friendly manner, answering general questions regarding the Garden’s operations, events, facilities, etc.

The requirements and duties listed are representative, and not exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Job # J004
Seasonal Visitor Services Attendant      Apply Now!
Classification:  Part time, Temporary
Dept/Div:  Visitor Services

Missouri Botanical Garden hires seasonal employees every year. Seasonal positions are part-time, short-term positions that last anywhere from six to eight months. The seasonal positions have start dates ranging from Mid-March to Mid-May. Interviews for the positions will take place Mid to Late February.

Do you enjoy interacting with people AND plants? Are you environmentally conscience? How would you like to personally welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Missouri Botanical Garden this year? As a Visitor Services Attendant, you will provide an exciting and educational visitor experience by greeting and admitting visitors, and driving and narrating the Tram Tour. You will provide information to visitors regarding Garden sites, attractions, and special events. If you enjoy public speaking and have a talent for engaging an audience of adults & children, this may be the job for you. Our attendants possess excellent driving and customer relations skills as well as an enthusiasm for the outdoors. Consider joining our Visitor Services team and share your enthusiasm for the wonder and beauty of nature!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Utilizing a touch screen PC, accurately generates ticket sales in multiple categories and values, coupon redemptions, and the balancing of sales figures for deposit. Visitor Services Attendants are approachable and confident and able to maintain accuracy in an active environment.
• Drives tram and conducts narrated tram tours of the Garden.
• Ensures a smooth flow of visitors during peak attendance.
• Provide visitors with relevant Garden information in a manner focused primarily on exceptional customer service by proactively gaining knowledge of all aspects of the Garden and providing an outstanding impression.
• Answers calls at the ticket counter and on the reservation line in a friendly, professional manner.
• May be asked to reconcile the Daily report and other reports as needed.
• May work at the Garden Gate Shop or Little Shop if needed.

Qualifications/Experience:
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of (6) months prior visitor/customer service experience required: assisting the public cooperatively and courteously.
• Minimum of (6) months cash handling experience required.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills including the ability to maintain professional behavior and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion with minimum instructions and adhere to established routines and practices.
• Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct.
• Experience working with the public and using a computerized point of sales systems is appreciated
• Scheduling flexibility that allows working weekends, evenings, and holidays is required.
• Adherence to all Garden and departmental policies/procedures, uniform standards and requirements, etc.
• The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Language Skills:
• Fluent English (verbal/written)

Mathematical Skills:
• Proficient Math Aptitude - High School Advanced Math skills required (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage calculations).

Reasoning Ability:
• Requires ability to exercise good, independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve conflicts in a fast paced environment to the mutual satisfaction of the visitor and the Garden.

Computer Skills:
• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word,) and POS knowledge preferred.

Physical Demands:
• Must be able to lift 30-60 lbs.
• Extensive standing, walking, reaching and stooping- 50% or more of the workday is standing on feet.

Work Environment:
• May require working indoors and outdoors throughout the day in all seasons - Ability to work outdoors in temperatures over 100°F as well as temperatures below 0°F, in rain, snow and other inclement weather conditions as needed to assist large visitor crowds.

Contacts with Individuals/Organizations inside/outside the Garden:
• Interacts with visitors, volunteers, members, and Garden employees on a daily basis.

Job # J005
Shipping & Receiving Clerk      Apply Now!
Classification:  Full time, Regular
Dept/Div:  MBG Press

Summary of the Position: The position handles all shipping responsibilities for MBG Press, which includes fulfillment of customer orders and vendor requests (Amazon.com, book resellers). The shipping and receiving clerk is the primary Press team member responsible and certified for the stock equipment for pallet movement within the warehouse.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manages warehouse inventory of an approximately 68,000 item count (books and prints).
• Fulfills customer orders of Press titles from mapped inventory locations - assembles and packs customer orders, including appropriate invoicing and labeling (mailing and/or customs forms).
• Delivers complete orders (packages and envelopes) to pickup locations for the Garden Mail Room, USPS, and other shipping services (UPS, FedEx, customs agents, commercial shippers).
• Receives shipments, updates online status of Press shipping records, and responds to customer inquiries for shipment tracking.
• Assists in the maintenance of accurate inventory records and in particular, the year-end physical counts.
• Coordinates the Press’s annual catalog mailing (12,000 items, 50% overseas).
• Manages and tracks Press shipments to Amazon.com, in fulfillment of Press online sales.
• Consolidates and packs items from other Garden departments for weekly palletized shipments. This includes the itemized billing detail for these interdepartmental flows.

Qualifications Include:
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of shipping and warehouse operations experience; familiarity with inventory control system are required.
• Ability to maintain computerized inventory system promptly and accurately.
• Exceptional work quality, dependability and cost-conscious for shipping costs with competitive vendors (U.S. and overseas).
• Computer experience sufficient to record receipt and stocking of merchandise and removal of inventory to fulfill orders.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Requires ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
• Scheduling flexibility that allows working some weekends and evenings is required.
• Adherence to all health and safety guidelines – Possess working knowledge of safe operation procedures for various types of warehouse maintenance equipment.
• Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license and chauffeur’s license.
• Demonstrates highest level of professional and ethical conduct.

Required Computer Skills:
• Proficient experience using Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Outlook, Excel, Word, and Windows XP).
• Working knowledge of custom shipping applications (UPS) sufficient to use shipping forms and customer databases.

Required Language Skills: Fluent English (verbal/written)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Willingness to obtain or possess forklift operator certification.

Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift 60 lbs. and over for handling of medium to heavy weight tools and equipment.
• Frequent standing, reaching and stooping - Ability to stand and move about entire facility for extended periods of time - 90% or more of the workday is standing on feet.
• May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., climb step stools/ladders, etc.)

Work Environment:
• Ability to work in warehouse conditions.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (i.e., in temperatures over 100°F as well as temperatures below 0°F, in rain, snow and other inclement weather conditions as needed); may shuttle books and boxes between Garden buildings.

The requirements and duties listed are representative, and not exhaustive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Internships:

Job # I078
Graphic Design Intern    
Classification:  Part 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.

Apply now by contacting Ellen Flesch. Send resume and a pdf of 10 design samples.

Contact person:
Ellen Flesch
Senior Graphic Designer/Intern Coordinator
Missouri Botanical Garden
Phone: (314) 577-0851

Job # I073
Horticulture Intern    
Classification:  Full time, Temporary
Dept/Div:  Horticulture

 CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

Missouri Botanical Garden offers a horticulture internship program every summer to provide an environment in which students of horticulture and other related fields may interact directly with professional horticulturists, learning through observation, instruction and hands-on daily tasks. The horticulture interns will have the opportunity to gain experience working with plants of varying climates and regions. Some areas include; the indoor conservatories, intensive outdoor floral display gardens, production greenhouses, plant records, Japanese garden, Kemper Center for Home Gardening, and many others. Some of your daily tasks will put you in the shoes of our horticulture staff by watering, weeding, pruning, and answering visitors’ questions. As part of your acceptance into the program, completion of a horticulture related project and presentation is required. Your topic should be in an area of interest to you and will be approved by the Vice President of Horticulture. The project is designed to enrich your learning experience utilizing the garden’s resources. The internship program is viewed as an extension of the classroom allowing you to gain practical application of the knowledge and skills you’ve learned. If you are interested in spending your summer learning from one of the top botanical institutions in the world please visit our horticulture intern webpage for application details.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and currently enrolled in horticulture or closely related field of study. This is a full-time, temporary summer internship working 40 hours a week for 12 weeks. Ideal candidates must have the ability to perform physically demanding horticulture related tasks in all weather conditions. Due to the nature of this position a valid driver's license is required. The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Missouri Botanical Garden may offer housing at a reduced rate for out-of-town students.

Application Process: Click on the link above or contact Lisa Francis at lisa.francis@mobot.org for more information.

Job # I079
Photography Intern    
Classification:  Part 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

Apply now by contacting Jeff Ricker. Send resume and a pdf of 10 design samples.

Contact person:
Jeff Ricker
Graphic Designer/Photo Intern Coordinator
Phone (314) 577-0825
Email: jeff.ricker@mobot.org

Job # I077
Social Media Intern    
Classification:  Part time, Intern (unpaid)
Dept/Div:  Communications

Are you looking for real experience to help boost your resume and add recognizable pieces to your portfolio while having a fun time attending some of the best events in Saint Louis? The Social Media internship at the Missouri Botanical Garden is perfect for a self-starting student or recent graduate from a Communications, Journalism, or Marketing program.

The Social Media intern will assist with developing and designing online content for the Garden and its affiliated campuses as well as assist in the production of social media content including video, photographs, podcasts, etc. Tasks will include creating online content before, during, and after special events, educational programs, and membership activities.

Candidates should have solid writing skills and practical experience with online media applications and tools including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop.

Internship dates: (3 months)
Spring: mid-January – mid-April
Summer: mid-May – mid-August
Fall: mid-September – mid-December
Hours: 30 hours a week, includes some nights and weekends.

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.

Apply now by contacting Rob Thurman. Send resume, writing samples, and examples of web content and/or new media.

Contact person:
Rob Thurman
rob.thurman@mobot.org
Web Content Editor
Missouri Botanical Garden
Phone: (314) 577-0856