News Release

February 4, 2010

Contact: Sondra Katzen
Public Relations
708.688.8351
sondra.katzen@czs.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Work on the Wild Side: Join the Crew at Brookfield Zoo

Brookfield, IL—The Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is looking for friendly, fun, and energetic people to join its seasonal staff this summer. Interested individuals can attend one of two job fairs to be held at the zoo on Monday, February 15, and Monday, March 15, from noon to 6:00 p.m.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old and may apply for a variety of positions. These temporary, seasonal positions include food service attendants, picnic attendants, banquet servers, warehouse staff, line cooks, camp counselors, park safety officers, dishwashers, tram tour guides, admission gate attendants, merchandise attendants, custodians, groundskeepers, Roving Naturalists, and membership/data entry personnel.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Society’s Web site at www.CZS.org to obtain a seasonal employment application and complete it prior to attending one of the job fairs. For further information, applicants can also call the Society’s job hotline at (708) 688-8881.
Unable to attend one of the job fairs? Send your résumé by email to greatjobs@BrookfieldZoo.org, or apply in person at the zoo any day of the week between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Celebrating its 75th year, the Chicago Zoological Society inspires conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. Open every day of the year, Brookfield Zoo is located off First Avenue between the Stevenson (I-55) and Eisenhower (I-290) expressways and is also accessible via the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), Metra commuter line, CTA, and PACE bus service. The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

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