If you would like to be considered for a current open position with Chicago Zoological Society:

  • For full and part time positions:
Email your cover letter and resume noting the full position title and requisition id# in the subject line to: greatjobs@CZS.org. Microsoft Word format is preferred (Windows XP or lower version format).

If you are interested in more than one current open position, to be considered, you will need to submit a separate cover letter and resume for each position noting the requisition id# in the subject line each time.

If you do not have access to a computer, hard copy resumes will be accepted by Fax or regular mails but email is the preferred method.

  • For seasonal positions:
Download and complete the seasonal employment application.  Please complete each section in full, sign and date. You may then:
  • Email a copy to greatjobs@CZS.org.
  • Fax to 708-688-8929
  • Drop off at the Zoo's South Gate between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily
  • Mail to:
    Brookfield Zoo
    Attn:  HR Dept - N
    3300 Golf Road
    Brookfield, IL 60513

Additional Information
It is the Chicago Zoological Society's policy that a full background check process be successfully completed on all final candidates once a contingent offer is extended. Therefore as part of the employment application process (full-time/part-time employment application form or temporary and seasonal employment application.), you must also complete and submit a Background Notification and Authorization form. Based on the requirements of the position, there may be additional forms required as part of the employment application process which will be sent to you separately if required. All full-time positions require a valid Illinois drivers license within 90 days of hire (except for out of state residents who must have a valid license from their state of residence).

Chicago Zoological Society is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D

The Chicago Zoological Society is a government contractor subject to Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 (VEVRAA). These statutes require the Society to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, and individuals with disabilities, veterans of the Vietnam era, special disabled veterans, other protected veterans, and recently separated veterans. If you belong to one of these protected groups and would like to be considered under the affirmative action program, please tell us (download the Voluntary Self Identification Form PDF). You may inform us of your desire to benefit under the program at this time and/or at any time in the future. The information will assist us in meeting our affirmative action obligations and/or in making any reasonable accommodations necessary if you are disabled. Our affirmative action program contains policies and procedures to assure compliance with our Section 503 and VEVRAA obligations. Submission of this information is purely voluntary and choosing not to disclose this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

General Process Information
All applications and resumes are to be received and processed by the Human Resources Department. Due to the large volume of applications received, you will only be contacted directly if we determine that an interview is desired. The review and recruitment process may take several weeks or more. Phone inquiries are discouraged due to the number of applications received.

If you are interested in another opportunity after you submitted your information, to be considered, you will need to submit the appropriate information according to the above instructions.

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