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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #68Tuesday, October 15, 2024This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by successfully managing projects to completion “on-budget” and “on-time”. Engages internal clients and vendors in the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure of BZC projects. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Serve as project manager on proposed, new, and existing projects and primary liaison with project clients. * Manage projects from business case to project closure. Project ...Read more about Business Integration Projects - Senior IT Project ManagerMore
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #66Tuesday, October 15, 2024BASIC FUNCTION: This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by providing general high-quality care for the welfare of the collection and performing related work of maintaining buildings, grounds, and interpretives in assigned area under close supervision. Informs, assists, and directs guests as necessary to provide a great guest experience. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals wit ...Read more about Marine Mammals - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)More
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #64Tuesday, October 8, 2024Submit your on-line application for this opportunity no later than October 27, 2024! An understanding of practical principles of nutrition, food science/service, cafeteria, and warehousing is required; food product or food handling experience or nutrition, food science/service, warehousing, and cafeteria equivalent experience preferred. Prior experience as a zookeeper with animal diet preparation is preferred. A Temporary position in Zoo Nutrition Services does not include contact with animals ...Read more about Temporary Hiring List - Animal Care Specialists - Zoo Nutrition ServicesMore
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #63Monday, October 7, 2024This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by partneringwith BZC staff, business unit leaders, Subject Matter Experts, and HR staff to facilitate organizational development and increase workforce performance and employee engagement by designing, administering, coordinating, and evaluating high-quality training experiences. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essen ...Read more about HR Shared Services - Learning & Development SpecialistMore
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Chicago Zoological Society | Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL, USA ● Req #62Monday, October 7, 2024The Staff Researcher - Acoustics on our Sarasota Dolphin Research Program team contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by assisting with field and laboratory research of the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program (SDRP), primarily with operations and analysis of acoustic research equipment and data, in support of BZC’s mission and continued excellence in conservation programming. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual ...Read more about Sarasota Dolphin Research Program - Staff Researcher - AcousticsMore
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #61Tuesday, October 1, 2024This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by providing critical technological and operations support for approximately 400 adult volunteers as they educate guests, connect guests to wildlife and nature, and provide support for special events and special projects. This position provides critical direct supervision and accountability for volunteers. Volunteers are critical to providing an exceptional guest experience that celebrates wildlife and nature. PRIMARY ...Read more about Volunteer Engagement, Operations ManagerMore
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #60Monday, September 30, 2024BASIC FUNCTION: This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago by providing experienced care for animals and performing related work of maintaining buildings, grounds, and interpretives in assigned area, under the direction of area managers or supervisors. Perform a wide variety of departmental supervisory activities, including supervising and instructing Animal Care Specialists (“ACS”) in assigned area and to support innovations in Conservation Leadership and Animal Welf ...Read more about Animal Ambassadors - Lead Animal Care SpecialistMore
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #58Wednesday, September 25, 2024BASIC FUNCTION: This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by, under close supervision, providing general care for animals and performing related work of maintaining buildings, grounds, and interpretives in assigned area. Inform, assist, and direct guests as necessary. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions of the position. * ...Read more about Carnivores/Small Mammals - Animal Care Specialist (Aide)More
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #24Monday, September 23, 2024Did you know that in addition to being home to over 3,500 animals representing 500 species, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has the largest hand-carved wooden carousel in the country featuring 72 animals to choose from and a 110’ Ferris wheel? As an Attractions and Support Associate your main focus will be to operate the carousel as well as allow access to ticketed passengers on the Ferris wheel and other seasonal and temporary attractions, in a safe and welcoming manner. You may also provide support to ...Read more about Attractions & Support Associate (Seasonal)More
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #50Friday, September 13, 2024Submit your on-line application for this opportunity no later than October 10, 2024! Preferred animal experience: Experience working with reptiles and amphibians in a captive setting preferred; experience building and maintaining small aquatic systems also preferred. We have started expanding our local herp/aquatic conservation projects which include species such as Blanding’s turtles and Massasauga rattlesnakes; we have added many new species in the last two years, and more are on the way! ...Read more about Temporary Hiring List – Animal Care Specialists – Herps and Freshwater FishMore
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #44Friday, September 6, 2024This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by providing services, including asset protection and medical aid, to assure a safe environment for employees, guests and animals, contributing to BZC’s goals of providing extraordinary guest experiences and assuring overall financial sustainability. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. ...Read more about Police Dept - Officer (Seasonal)More
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #43Friday, September 6, 2024BASIC FUNCTION: This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by providing general high-quality care for the welfare of the collection and performing related work of maintaining buildings, grounds, and interpretives in assigned area under close supervision. Informs, assists, and directs guests as necessary to provide a great guest experience. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals wit ...Read more about Carnivores/Small Mammals - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)More
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #37Thursday, August 15, 2024This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago by providing a full range of administrative and clerical support functions for the Animal Health, Welfare & Science department (AHWS). PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. * Provide general administrative support to the Animal Health, Welfare, & Science department comprised of Veterinary Services, Zoo Nutri ...Read more about Animal Health & Welfare - Administrator & Assistant, Animal Health, Welfare & ScienceMore
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #34Friday, August 2, 2024BASIC FUNCTION: This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by providing services to ensure the safety of guests, staff, and animals contributing to BZC’s goal of providing extraordinary guest experiences. Controls access at gates and assists with protecting BZC’s assets. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. * Provide court ...Read more about Police Dept - Park Safety Officer (Seasonal)More
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #30Monday, July 29, 2024This Assistant Lead Craftsworker position will focus on Electric, Gas, and Water. This may include, but is not limited to installing, maintenance and repair of electrical control, wiring and lighting systems; troubleshooting basic electrical, gas and plumbing issues; and gas meter calibration and repair. This is a regular, full-time, union position with an hourly wage of $35.21 and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The work schedule is typically Monday – Friday with weekend duty shifts ...Read more about EGW - Assistant Lead CraftsworkerMore
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #27Thursday, July 18, 2024This Assistant Craftsworker position will focus on Electric, Gas, and Water. This may include, but is not limited to installing, maintenance and repair of electrical control, wiring and lighting systems; troubleshooting basic electrical, gas and plumbing issues; and gas meter calibration and repair. This is a regular, full-time, union position with an hourly wage of $28.39 and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The work schedule is typically Monday – Friday with rotating weekends. Craftsw ...Read more about EGW - Assistant CraftsworkerMore
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #20Friday, June 21, 2024BASIC FUNCTION: The Play Partner (seasonal) contributes to the success of the Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by facilitating play experiences in the Hamill Family Play Zoo for children, newborns to age 10, to provide fun and meaningful ways of connecting children with animals and nature and to provide adults with the approaches and encouragement to help children develop caring attitudes towards the natural world in support of Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s mission. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES ...Read more about NatureStart Programs - Play Partner (Seasonal)More
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #17Thursday, June 13, 2024This position encompasses two areas in the zoo: Wild Encounters, where families can feed birds in our large aviary; visit, pet, and feed our adorable goats; visit the llamas, alpacas, reindeer, and visit wallaby walk. Hamill Family Play Zoo, an interactive play adventure filled with animals, plants, and people that engages children and families helping to develop caring attitudes towards the natural world. The Play Zoo lets children touch animals, paint murals, plant gardens, discover insects ...Read more about HFPZ/Wild Encounters - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal)More
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #5Wednesday, May 8, 2024Brookfield Zoo’s Animal Care and Programs unit has undergone a reorganization which has resulted in staff promotions and opened up several director positions, the Director of Hooved Mammal Care and Conservation being one of them. With the new institutional master plan nearing completion, we are preparing to undertake a series of large projects over the next decade. Our Hooved Mammal Department will be at the center of some of the first projects and we are looking for a person to help lead that e ...Read more about Hoofed Mammals - Director of Animal Care and ConservationMore
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Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL, USA ● Req #3Friday, May 3, 2024Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Animal Care and Programs unit has undergone a reorganization which has resulted in staff promotions and opened up several director positions, the Director of Carnivore/Small Mammal Care and Conservation being one of them. With the new institutional master plan nearing completion, we are preparing to undertake a series of large projects over the next decade. Our Carnivore/Small Mammal Department will be at the center of some of the first projects and we are looking for a ...Read more about Carnivores/Small Mammals - DirectorMore