The Hamill Family Play Zoo at Brookfield Zoo has the following position open
through the Conservation, Education, and Training Unit: 
Education Specialist: Play Program Facilitator (Play Partner)
Under the guidance of Play Program Supervisors, responsible for development
of and facilitation of play programs, settings, and experiences in the
Hamill Family Play Zoo, as well as in other Brookfield Zoo events and
programs. The goal of these play experiences for children, aged birth-10,
and their families is to provide fun and meaningful ways of developing
caring relationships with animals and nature, and to provide adults with the
approaches and encouragement to help children develop caring attitudes
toward the natural world. High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Science, Fine Arts, Drama, Early
Childhood Education, Environmental Education, or related field is preferred.
Minimum two years experience in any of the following areas are required:
facilitation of play, art, drama, music, or other creative activities;
working with and/or supervising adult and youth volunteers; and/or early
childhood education or other educational and/or recreational experience with
children aged birth-10. Experience in a zoo, aquarium, museum, nature
center, art studio environment, or early childhood classroom required. A
genuine interest in nature, animals, and children. Must be able to
accommodate a flexible schedule with rotating days, including regular
weekends, holidays and evening work as needed. Must be able to work in
outdoor and indoor settings in a variety of weather conditions. Must be able
to read, write and speak the English language proficiently. Bilingual in
Spanish, Polish, or a language other than English is a plus. Full and
part-time positions available. 
Application Process:
Resumes from interested candidates may be mailed to:  Brookfield Zoo; Attn:
Human Resources Department; 3300 Golf Road; Brookfield, IL  60513; or if
preferred may be sent via e-mail to:  [log in to unmask]; or fax
to:  (708) 485-0986.  

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