Join the PRIDE and Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s mission to ignite emotional connections with wildlife that spark conservation action while leading vital programs to protect endangered species. Our beautiful 235-acre campus offers a living classroom that is home to over 3,500 animals representing 500 species. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is embarking on a groundbreaking, ambitious Next Century Plan to achieve our vision.
Requirements
- High school diploma or educational equivalent (e.g., GED.) required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- One year prior experience in a team lead or supervisory capacity responsible for guiding and supporting staff to achieve daily operational goals
- One year of customer service-related work experience required
- Proven experience safely working around or with live animals, with a strong understanding of animal observation, enrichment, and welfare principles
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage guests in a courteous and professional manner
- Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in emergency situations
- Dependable and punctual, with a strong sense of responsibility
- Ability to work with little supervision required
- English fluency at a professional working proficiency
- Cultural competency; experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience and team
- Strong alignment with the mission, values, and community impact goals of Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Benefits
- Support for life issues at no cost to employees and their immediate family
- Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at 6% on a pre-tax basis
- Employee Pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax contributions available
- First of the quarter following one year of service, eligible employees receive matching contributions of up to 3%
- The employer match for Seasonal employees is vested on a 6-year graded vesting schedule based on Years of Service