Seed Bank Manager, Dixon National Tallgrass Prairi

at Chicago Botanic Garden in

Glencoe, Illinois, United States Job Description Title:

Seed Bank Manager, Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank Exemption Status:

Exempt Department:

Conservation Reports to:

Director of Conservation Year-round, Full-time Supervises:

Seed Bank Assistant Manager,graduate students, research assistants, and volunteers (as needed) Year-Round Full-time employees of the Chicago Botanic Garden are eligible for the following

Benefits:

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Compensation Philosophy:

At the Chicago Botanic Garden, our compensation philosophy is rooted in our core values: Growth, Understanding, Resilience, and Trust through Transparency. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and appreciated. Our objective is to create compensation and growth opportunities for our employees that are highly competitive, internally equitable and transparent. The foundation of our efforts is a straightforward approach that can be easily communicated by managers with defined pay ranges for all positions. When posting job openings, we share the minimum salary up to the budgeted amount. The starting salary for new staff members is determined by considering the salary range assigned to the position and by reviewing the candidate's qualifications for the job as compared with job responsibilities. Prior work experience should be considered in determining the salary offer, provided that it is relevant to the job. Additional factors such as secondary language proficiency or advanced degrees that enhance performance may also be considered. A candidate's salary may exceed the minimum amount based on factors such as experience, additional skills (e.g., secondary language proficiency), or pertinent degrees that enhance the individual's contribution to the role but are not required. Opportunities for increased compensation are provided through referral bonuses, shift differentials, Thank You Pay, promotions, and periodic pay increases based on the Garden's overall performance and financial budgets. Our total compensation and benefits package is people centric. We prioritize employee wellness across three pillars: physical, mental, and financial. Our goal is to offer innovative total rewards that support continuous professional growth, personal development, and provide the flexibility needed to balance personal and professional commitments.

Position Overview:

This is a year-round, full-time Seed Bank Manager position atthe Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank at the Chicago Botanic Garden, with an expected start date of October 2026. The Seed Bank Manager will be responsible for the strategic, administrative, and scientific leadership of the seed bank. Responsibilities include overseeing the seed bank's operations and collections management; implementing seed-collection priorities; coordinating and expanding partnerships with local landowners, conservation organizations, and research institutions; and supporting seed-collection activities as needed. The Seed Bank Manager will work closely with staff, researchers, and external partners to advance conservation, germplasm sharing, and the use of seed bank collections for restoration and research. While the primary responsibility of this role is the management and development of the Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank, the Chicago Botanic Garden also supports the development of an integrated research program that leverages the seed bank's collections. The successful candidate will join a collaborative community of scientists and land managers at the Chicago Botanic Garden and across partner institutions and will play a key role in advancing the seed bank as a regional and national resource for seed conservation and restoration. Responsibilities In this role you will be responsible for the following: Develop and advance the Dixon National Tallgrass Prairie Seed Bank's mission (30 percent) Work with Seed Bank curator and staff to develop and advance the Seed Bank's mission. Work with experts to refine the Seed Bank priority collection list and Seed Bank documentation. Develop long-term collection goals and strategy. Identify and work with an external advisory group to advise the Seed Bank's future directions. Oversee internal and public-facing seed collections database (BRAHMS). Work with the Seed Bank assistant manager and volunteers to ensure the Seed Bank's day-to-day operations run smoothly. Build collaboration and partnerships to grow Seed Bank collections (25 percent) Work collaboratively with the senior manager of Seed Projects and Partnerships to develop collaborative partnerships with conservation organizations locally and in the tallgrass prairie region. Use the Seed Bank to assist partners in achieving conservation and restoration goals. Identify seed sources and develop partnerships with conservation... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account