Benefits for Tree Champions
To attract and retain the best staff, The Morton Arboretum offers a generous, comprehensive benefits package as part of overall compensation. In addition to a robust benefits package, the opportunity to work alongside a group of dedicated professionals whose passion is the planting and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world may be the best benefit of all.
Full-Time Tree Champions
Compensation for the work performed at The Morton Arboretum consists of a comprehensive, competitive package comprising base wages and benefits. The Morton Arboretum values the dedicated contributions of employees and recognizes that fulfillment of the institution’s mission of tree planting and conservation is only possible through the collective efforts of its employees. In addition to providing fair, market-based wages, the Arboretum offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Eligibility for health benefits coverage is the first of the month following the date of hire.
- Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Dental coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Health Savings Account (for participants in the high deductible health plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
- Commuter transit benefits
- Organization-paid basic life insurance and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan through Vanguard, with employer match on first 6% deferred
- 529 college savings program
- Arboretum-sponsored employee assistance program
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Participation in voluntary benefits that include:
- Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Family legal protection
- Pet insurance
- Vision plan
- Critical care assistance
- Accident insurance
- Wellness program
- 11 paid holidays
- 10 paid sick days
- 15 paid vacation days accrued in the first year of employment
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Free admission 365 days/year
- 30% discount on the purchase of an Arboretum membership
- 20% discount in The Arboretum Store
- 20% discount in the Ginkgo Restaurant and Cafe
- 10% discount on Arboretum facility rental and catering
- 50% discount on Summer Science Camp registration for employee’s children or grandchildren
- Discounts on education programs and courses
- Reciprocal admission to Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Chicago Botanic Garden
- Various discounts to vendors including Verizon Wireless, Enterprise Car Rental, and AMC Movie Theaters
- Borrowing privileges at the Sterling Morton Library
- Service recognition program
- Staff recognition program
- Employee and family events
Part-Time Tree Champions
Flexible work schedules, meeting new people, and making friends are just a few of the benefits of joining the cadre of part-time employees at The Morton Arboretum. Enjoy the best nature has to offer while enjoying these benefits and discounts.
- 529 college savings program
- Paid vacation leave, accrued each pay period based on hours worked
- Paid sick leave, accrued each pay period based on hours worked
- 401(k) retirement plan through Vanguard, with employer match on first 6% deferred
- Commuter transit benefits
- Arboretum-sponsored employee assistance program
- Participation in voluntary benefits that include:
- Identity theft protection
- Vision plan
- Wellness program
- Free admission 365 days/year
- 30% discount on the purchase of Arboretum membership
- 20% discount in The Arboretum Store
- 20% discount in the Ginkgo Restaurant and Cafe
- 10% discount on Arboretum facility rental and catering
- 50% discount on Summer Science Camp registration for employee’s children or grandchildren
- Discounts on education programs and courses
- Reciprocal admission to Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Chicago Botanic Garden
- Various discounts to vendors including Verizon Wireless, Enterprise Car Rental, and AMC Movie Theaters
- Borrowing privileges at the Sterling Morton Library
- Service recognition program
- Staff recognition program
- Employee and family events
Temporary Tree Champions
In addition to working alongside a group of dedicated professionals whose passion is the planting and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world, The Morton Arboretum offers a selection of benefits and discounts during the duration of your employment.
- Arboretum-sponsored employee assistance program
- Wellness programs
- Free admission to the Arboretum grounds
- 30% discount on the purchase of Arboretum membership
- 20% discount in The Arboretum Store
- 20% discount in the Ginkgo Restaurant and Cafe
- 10% discount on Arboretum facility rental and catering
- 50% discount on Summer Science Camp registration for employee’s children or grandchildren
- Discounts on education programs and courses
- Reciprocal admission to Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Chicago Botanic Garden
- Various discounts to vendors including Verizon Wireless, Enterprise Car Rental, and AMC Movie Theaters
- Borrowing privileges at the Sterling Morton Library
- Recognition program
- Employee and family events