Lead all financial activities of the Arboretum, in conjunction with the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Board of Trustees, and the Finance and Audit & Risk Committees of the Board. Play a critical role in developing and implementing business and operations strategy for the Arboretum. Provide strategic direction and leadership to Finance, Facilities, Infor

Implement the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) Community Program, providing education, outreach, activities, and grant administration to public landowners and managers to improve the health of the urban forest and quality of life in the Chicago region. Responsible for communication and database resources development and management, for designated constituents. Repre

Transport and narrate for visitors on a 48 passenger, open air tram on designated routes throughout the Arboretum, or narrate and direct tours for groups aboard visitor provided vehicles. Provide interpretation of The Morton Arboretum and its mission, highlighting collections, seasonal elements, Arboretum programs, and other highlights. Act as an ambassador of the Arboret

Coordinate and assist with the implementation of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) Community Program, coordinating grant programs, and providing education, outreach, and activities to public landowners and managers to improve the health of the urban forest and quality of life in the State of Illinois with a focus on the seven county Chicago region. Coordinate com

Manage the Arboretum's public funding grants program by identifying sources, managing internal processes, and editing grants and reports to grow the Arboretum's grants portfolio. Responsible for providing specialized assistance regarding pre and post award administration and coordination of grant proposals, subawards, subcontracts, awards, and reports. As part of an inter

Coordinate the Tree Ambassador Program (TAP), providing education, outreach, and activities to private landowners, community organizations, and partners to improve the health of the urban forest and quality of life in the Chicago region. Assist in maintaining and continuing to build the priority partnership with the City of Chicago through TAP. Work closely with team memb

Manage all elements of the Arboretum's corporate giving program, including sponsorship, program support and the corporate partner program. Lead and work collaboratively across the institution to write effective proposals and reports to maximize funding opportunities. Manage a portfolio of corporate donors and prospects, qualify funders and cultivate new gifts, and contrib

Provide administrative and operational support for the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI), a regional coalition of organizations collaborating to make the Chicago region the greenest, most livable region in North America, founded by The Morton Arboretum. Key responsibilities include processing and tracking grants, responding to public inquiries, meeting logistics and