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Chicago Zoological Society

Location: BrookfieldIL 60513 Document ID: A9072-00PL Posted on: 2015-05-1805/18/2015 Job Type: Temporary

Job Schedule:Part-time
2015-06-17
 

Camp Counselor Assistant (Seasonal)

Join in creating the adventure and inspiring conservation leadership!

Since Brookfield Zoo opened its doors to the public in 1934, the Chicago Zoological Society has had a legacy of educating the public about environmental conservation. The Conservation, Education and Training (CET) staff at Brookfield Zoo is continuing the tradition by incorporating an innovative learning strategy to create a variety of programs for students, parents, teachers, and other community conservationists. Some of these programs include Zoo Camp which provides opportunities for participants to explore and learn about what it takes to care for our resident animals while enjoying games, songs, and even helping out the keepers by making enrichment treats for animals. Sleepover Safaris may take advantage of exhibits being open late, learn how to make behavioral enrichments for animals and wake up the next morning to breakfast and morning hike to see their behavioral enrichment activities given to resident animals.

As part of the CET team, the Camp Counselor Assistant is responsible for providing this top-quality programming to participants creating memorable guest experiences and inspiring conservation leadership. You will make use of your prior experience working with children of different ages to assist counselors with the supervision of campers throughout the park during camp activities. You will assist in creating a memorable experience by engaging campers in games and activities that develop motor skills, socialization skills, and teach respect, responsibility, and good decision-making skills. You will demonstrate your positive attitude and be a positive role model as you assist the counselors with presentation of camp topics and themes by assisting with specimens and props and in the supervision of groups of children for bathroom breaks in accordance with American Camp Association requirements. Furthermore, you will assist in creating a fun and positive learning environment for participants by organizing all daily camp supplies for activities including arts and crafts and games.

Position Requirements and Specifications
Camp programs run from June through August. The work schedule for the Camp Counselor Assistant position is generally Monday through Friday, 7 hours per day. Schedules are based on the needs of the operation. Incumbent may be scheduled to work non-standard hours including evenings, holidays, overnights, and weekends. This position also requires the availability to work the weeks that summer Zoo Camp is in session as well as attend all required trainings in the weeks prior to camp starting. This is a temporary (seasonal) position. The starting wage for this position is $8.25 per hour.

The requirements for this position include:

  • Minimum two years of high school required.
  • Minimum six months experience working with children of different ages strongly desired.
  • One year within the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) at Brookfield Zoo or one year experience in a volunteer or youth leadership program desired.
  • Ability to work in a team environment required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
  • Strong organizational skills required.
  • Experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience. Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.
  • This position is an important rung of the Career Ladder program which creates opportunities to inspire conservation leadership in diverse youth. Enrollment in the Career Ladder program is not required, but it is highly preferred.


Additional Information
This position is to actively recruit for multiple temporary openings starting in May 2015.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
     
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