Join the PRIDE and Brookfield Zoo Chicago's mission to ignite emotional connections with wildlife that spark conservation action while leading vital programs to protect endangered species. Our beautiful 235-acre campus offers a living classroom that is home to over 3,500 animals representing 500 species. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is embarking on a groundbreaking, ambitious Next Century Plan to achieve our vision. It is the beginning of an exciting transformative journey!
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Adventure Guide (seasonal) contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago ("BZC") and the goals of providing an extraordinary guest experience and to BZC's goal of financial sustainability by helping to generate revenue through the operation of the Carousel, Motor Safari trams, and buses. Specifically, responsible for transporting guests on designated routes throughout the park, narrating motor safari tours, operating the Carousel, providing access control function at Motor Safari stations and Carousel and responding to inquiries, providing strong customer service and portraying a good example of BZC's mission.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions of the position.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position description summarizes the primary duties and functions of this position, but should not be considered a complete listing of every duty the incumbent may ever be called upon to perform. This seasonal position requires a high level of customer service. Incumbent must have the ability to learn and adhere to Brookfield Zoo Chicago policies and departmental procedures and standards. Ability to work non-standard hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends, required
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago is open 363 days each year. Work schedules vary with each position. This position may require the ability to work a non-traditional schedule on-site that may include holidays, weekends, mornings and/or evenings.
The mission of Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people to wildlife and nature. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, American Humane, and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums. Brookfield Zoo Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.