Birds - Assistant Animal Care Specialist

Join the PRIDE! At the Brookfield Zoo Chicago, we are firmly dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of avian populations. Our innovative conservation and research initiatives significantly enhance avian care.

Requirements

• Prepare and distribute food as directed.
• Observe assigned animals closely, routinely, and objectively report to supervisor on their behavior, health, and welfare.
• Monitor and clean public space(s), plants, and interpretives as assigned.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Clean animal enclosures, pools, and service areas.
• Monitor guests to insure animal and human safety and protection of BZC property.
• Communicate with and assist guests.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and implement BZC-wide and area emergency procedures as directed.

Benefits

• Vacation time
• Personal days
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement Savings
• Employer-Paid Income Protection
• Group Accident Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection