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 represents 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.
- Medical and dental coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Health Savings Account (for participants in the high-deductible health plan)
- Flexible Spending Account (for health care, dependent care, and transit benefits)
- Employer-paid term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan through Vanguard, with 100% employer match on the first 6% deferred
- 529 college savings program through Illinois Bright Start
- Organization-paid financial advisor services
- Arboretum-sponsored employee assistance program
- Commuter transit benefits
- Computer purchase assistance program
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary benefits that include:
- supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- identity theft protection
- family legal protection
- pet insurance
- vision insurance
- critical illness insurance
- off-the-job accident insurance
- Wellness program
- 8 paid holidays
- 3 floating holidays
- 10 paid sick days
- 15 paid vacation days accrued in first year of employment; 5 days are granted on first day of employment
- Bereavement leave
- Up to 10 weeks paid pregnancy-related medical leave and 6 weeks paid parental bonding leave
- Free admission 365 days a year
- 30% discount on the purchase of Arboretum membership
- 20% discount in The Arboretum Store
- 20% discount in the Ginkgo Restaurant and Café
- 10% discount on Arboretum private event sales and catering
- 50% discount on Summer Science Camp registration for employee’s children or grandchildren
- Discounts on Arboretum education programs and courses
- Reciprocal admission to Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Chicago Botanic Garden
- 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.
- 401(k) retirement plan through Vanguard, with employer match on the first 6% deferred
- 529 college savings plan through Illinois Bright Start
- Paid vacation leave, accrued each pay period based on hours worked
- Paid sick leave, accrued each pay period based on hours worked
- Bereavement leave prorated based on work schedule
- Arboretum-sponsored employee assistance program
- Commuter transit benefits
- Computer purchase assistance program
- Participation in voluntary benefits that include:
- identity theft protection
- vision insurance
- Wellness program
- Free admission 365 days a year
- 30% discount on the purchase of Arboretum membership
- 20% discount in The Arboretum Store
- 20% discount in the Ginkgo Restaurant and Café
- 10% discount on Arboretum private event sales and catering
- 50% discount on Summer Science Camp registration for employee’s children or grandchildren
- Discounts on Arboretum education programs and courses
- Reciprocal admission to Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium,and Chicago Botanic Garden
- 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
You’ll be part of a team of dedicated staff members whose passion is the planting and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world. In addition, The Morton Arboretum offers a selection of benefits and discounts during the duration of your employment.
- Arboretum-sponsored employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- 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 Café
- 10% discount on Arboretum private event sales and catering
- 50% discount on Summer Science Camp registration for employee’s children or grandchildren
- Discounts on Arboretum education programs and courses
- Reciprocal admission to Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Chicago Botanic Garden
- Discounts to vendors including Verizon Wireless, Enterprise Car Rental, and AMC Movie Theaters
- Borrowing privileges at the Sterling Morton Library
- Staff recognition program
- Employee and family events