Plant Labeling & Records Specialist

Chicago-Botanic-Garden; Glencoe (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Botanic Garden seeks a Labeling Coordinator for the Living Plant Documentation department in Glencoe, IL. You will maintain display labels and accession tags, verify nomenclature in BRAHMS, and support labeling across collections and displays.

The role requires an associate degree in horticulture or related field, at least one year of experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with BRAHMS or similar software is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in horticulture or closely related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of one year of relevant horticulture experience.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn specialized databases and software.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the display labels and accession tags in the Garden including all public display areas and natural areas.
• Assist the Plant Recorder with verifying and updating nomenclature records in BRAHMS and update labels accordingly.
• Update plant records in BRAHMS to fulfill label requirements and requests as needed.
• Assist the Living Plant Documentation, Curatorial, and Horticulture teams with collections inventories.
• Collaborate with other departments and develop labeling techniques to address project needs.
• Communicate with vendors about label needs, purchase supplies, and coordinate with the Plant Documentation Manager on the labeling budget.
• Orient new staff to Plant Documentation activities and processes, including training in labeling techniques.
• Assist with the training and management of interns, seasonal employees, and volunteers.
• Present on matters relating to job purview to internal and external audiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Horticulture or related field

Tools

BRAHMS

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Chicago Botanic Garden seeks a Labeling Coordinator for the Living Plant Documentation department in Glencoe, IL. You will maintain display labels and accession tags, verify nomenclature in BRAHMS, and support labeling across collections and displays.

The role requires an associate degree in horticulture or related field, at least one year of experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with BRAHMS or similar software is a plus.