2018 Seasonal Keeper, Ungulates Brookfield Zoo 101 reviews - Brookfield, IL 60513 $10.56 an hour - Temporary 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. Your friendly demeanor, good interpersonal skills and outstanding communication skills will contribute to creating an extraordinary guest experience as Seasonal Keepers may work in public areas and may interact with guests. This position primarily works with our giraffe feeding experience in the middle of each day and will not be a 40 hour/week position. The union pay rate is $10.56 per hour. This is a temporary (seasonal) position. Position Requirements and Specifications 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 a minimum of 18 years of age. * Good interpersonal and communications skills. 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. Additional Information The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Schedule Details As Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days a year, Seasonal Keeper positions require the ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays and evenings. Job LocationChicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo Zip Code 60513 DepartmentAnimal Programs Administration Group Animal Programs Union StatusUnion Work Shift Rotating Schedule 18 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site * Seasonal Keeper jobs in Brookfield, IL * Jobs at Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, IL * Seasonal Keeper salaries in Brookfield, IL Brookfield Zoo 101 reviews Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume