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Temporary List – Animal Care Specialist Aides – Marine Mammals Jobs in Brookfield, Illinois, USA at The Recruiting Team
Temporary Hiring List – Animal Care Specialist Aides – Marine Mammals
Chicago Zoological Society | Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America Req #123
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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Since opening in 1934, Brookfield Zoo Chicago has had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is an active partner in wildlife protection programs around the world, including the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, the world’s longest-running study of bottle nose dolphins. We have pioneered the field of conservation psychology, the study of how people connect with animals and nature.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago is currently soliciting on-line applications from qualified and experienced animal care professionals for placement on our hiring list for temporary (aide) positions. The list will be used to select candidates for temporary full-time animal care specialist aide positions which arise due to employee absences, leaves, and position vacancies. These temporary assignments may range from several days or weeks to several months, or more, depending on the particular assignment.
Placement on the temporary hiring list does not guarantee employment.
Preferred animal experience: Six months with marine mammals (bottle nose dolphins, sea lions, harbor seal, and gray seal) required. Must be SCUBA certified. Strong public presentation skills, using operant conditioning in interactions with the animals highly desirable. Proficiency with operant conditioning principles and techniques highly preferred.
Qualified individuals selected for consideration will be placed on the list for a period of up to 6 months, covering June 2025 through November 2025. These individuals may be contacted for temporary positions as they become available during that time. Individuals wishing to be considered for a longer period of time must reapply to be considered!
Temporary animal care specialist aides generally must be available to begin within 14 days or less of receiving notice and must be able to work rotating schedules, which includes weekends and holidays. A Bachelor’s Degree in zoology, animal science, or other biological field is preferred; a practical understanding of the principles of animal behavior; good interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills; and a valid driver’s license are required.
Prior experience as a zookeeper or in an animal care facility, farm, kennel or other relevant experience is required. Additional qualification and experience may be preferred or required depending upon the specific animals and work area.
All candidates selected to the Temporary Hiring Lists must undergo a complete background and professional reference check to be included on the list, following interviews.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If interested in being considered for this opportunity, please visit our Career Center to obtain more details about the position and to apply by submitting your profile. Please visit our website okfieldzoo.org/careers
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Title: Temporary List – Animal Care Specialist Aides – Marine Mammals
Company: The Recruiting Team
Location: Brookfield, Illinois, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
