Seasonal Animal Care Specialist, Wild Encounters
Full Time
Brookfield, IL 60513
Posted
Job description
Chicago Zoological Society’s Brookfield Zoo has over 25 years accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is Humane Certified by the Humane Association. We’ve won top awards for Diversity; Significant Achievement in Education and Volunteer Engagement; Exhibit Design; International Conservation; and we currently hold numerous SSPs.
Seasonal Animal Care staff receive valuable hands-on zookeeping experience while providing high-quality care for the welfare of the collection. You will demonstrate your practical understanding of animal behavior, ability to work with live animals safely, and attention to details while closely observing assigned animals, carefully observing the condition of the assigned area and animal enclosures, and maintaining animal record documentation as assigned. Your friendly demeanor, good interpersonal skills and outstanding communication skills will contribute to creating an extraordinary guest experience as Seasonal Animal Care staff will work in public areas and will interact with guests.
As Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days a year, Seasonal Animal Care positions require the ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays and evenings. This position also requires that you be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license. This is a temporary (seasonal) position beginning as soon as possible in our Wild Encounters department. The starting wage is $15.00 per hour.
Seasonal Animal Care staff receive valuable hands-on zookeeping experience while providing high-quality care for the welfare of the collection. You will demonstrate your practical understanding of animal behavior, ability to work with live animals safely, and attention to details while closely observing assigned animals, carefully observing the condition of the assigned area and animal enclosures, and maintaining animal record documentation as assigned. Your friendly demeanor, good interpersonal skills and outstanding communication skills will contribute to creating an extraordinary guest experience as Seasonal Animal Care staff will work in public areas and will interact with guests.
As Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days a year, Seasonal Animal Care positions require the ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays and evenings. This position also requires that you be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license. This is a temporary (seasonal) position beginning as soon as possible in our Wild Encounters department. The starting wage is $15.00 per hour.
Position Requirements and Specifications
The requirements for this position include:
High school graduate or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree or college coursework in relevant biological field or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred. Minimum six months animal care facility, farm, kennel, or equivalent animal experience preferred. Must possess an understanding of practical principles of animal behavior and ability to work with live animals safely. Knowledge of natural history, zoology, or animal husbandry preferred
Good interpersonal and communications skills. Must be able to interact in a courteous and professional manner. Must be able to learn and integrate information, knowledge, and direction quickly. Must be reliable. Must be capable of dealing with emergencies calmly and efficiently.
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently. Experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience. Multilingual ability and Spanish fluency a plus.
High school graduate or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree or college coursework in relevant biological field or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred. Minimum six months animal care facility, farm, kennel, or equivalent animal experience preferred. Must possess an understanding of practical principles of animal behavior and ability to work with live animals safely. Knowledge of natural history, zoology, or animal husbandry preferred
Good interpersonal and communications skills. Must be able to interact in a courteous and professional manner. Must be able to learn and integrate information, knowledge, and direction quickly. Must be reliable. Must be capable of dealing with emergencies calmly and efficiently.
Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently. Experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience. Multilingual ability and Spanish fluency a plus.
Additional Information
The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Workplace safety is the Chicago Zoological Society’s top priority. We require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless they request and receive a religious or medical exemption. New hires must have at least received their first vaccine dose prior to their start date. (Updated 9/16/22)
Workplace safety is the Chicago Zoological Society’s top priority. We require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless they request and receive a religious or medical exemption. New hires must have at least received their first vaccine dose prior to their start date. (Updated 9/16/22)
Job Location
Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo
Zip Code
60513
Department
Animal Care and Programs
Group
Animal Care and Programs
Union Status
Union
Work Shift
Rotating Schedule
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