Early Child Education Programs - Camp Programs Counselor (Seasonal)
Brookfield ZooIllinois, United States
Posted December 10, 2025
19.85 - USD
Full Time
About the Company
Brookfield Zoo Chicago is a leading zoological institution dedicated to conservation leadership through immersive wildlife experiences and education. Since 1934, the Chicago Zoological Society has pioneered advances in animal care, nutrition, husbandry, and medical treatment, including groundbreaking procedures such as gorilla brain surgery. The zoo offers a range of conservation actions, animal welfare programs, educational and training initiatives, and engaging exhibits that connect visitors—especially students and teachers—to the natural world. By fostering environmental stewardship and supporting regional and global conservation efforts, Brookfield Zoo remains at the forefront of animal care and habitat preservation.
Job Description
Join the PRIDE! This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago (“BZC”) by providing the highest level of quality customer service and extraordinary guest experiences with top-quality programming to participants to further BZC’s mission of inspiring conservation leadership.
Requirements
- Facilitate a variety of camp program topics and themes through techniques, including investigation, exploration and instruction.
- Partner with Camp Programs Inclusion Specialist to plan for accommodation of participants with special needs.
- Facilitate program/activity development, prototyping, and documentation.
- Supervise program participants throughout the park during all program activities and zoo tours, maintaining a minimum 1:5 staff to child ratio at all times.
- Assist program participants with all activities, games, and projects that relate to the designated program themes.
- Organize all daily supplies for activities including free play, arts and crafts, snack time, and games.
- Maintain open communication on a daily basis with parents and/or guardians of program participants regarding questions, concerns, discipline issues, daily activities, etc.
- Direct and/or delegate Seasonal Camp Programs Counselor Assistants to complete tasks as appropriate.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Mental Health: Support, counseling, and resources for life issues at no cost to you.
- Retirement Savings: Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at 6% on a pre-tax basis as soon as administratively feasible following date of hire.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
