Facility
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
This position supports the Zoo’s Giraffe Feeding Experience and requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Seasonal Keepers contribute to creating an extraordinary guest experience and directly facilitate the connection between zoo guests, giraffes, and conservation messages. There is no direct animal care involved in this position, however Seasonal Keepers work closely with the giraffe herd during feeding encounters and are expected to learn about individual animals, assist in daily food and browse preparation, and monitor animal behavior.
This position also requires that you must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. This is a temporary (seasonal) position. The union hourly wage for this position is $ 12.00 per hour. This is a part-time position, working 20-25 hours per week. The shifts are between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. This includes all weekdays, weekends, and holidays between May and October.
As one of the top zoos with over 450 species of animals, Seasonal Keepers 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.
Education and Pre-requisites
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. Incumbent 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.
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.
Valid driver’s license required. Illinois residents must possess a valid Illinois license within 90 days of hire. Valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents. Experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience. Multilingual ability and Spanish fluency a plus.
Compensation and benefits
This is a temporary (seasonal) position. The union hourly wage for this position is $ 12.00 per hour.
Application instructions
The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If interested in being considered for this opportunity, please visit the CZS Career Center to obtain more details about the position and to apply by submitting your profile. Please visit our website at www.czs.org/careers. Please look for requisition number 1999BR.