College Intern - Phillips Park Zoo

College Intern - Phillips Park Zoo (Open Positions: 1)

Department: Public Facilities

Job Status: Part-Time

Status: Accepting Applications Apply Now

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The City of Aurora is accepting applications for the position of College Intern with the Phillips Park Zoo.

The Phillips Park Zoo College Intern functions as a team member on the Phillips Park Zoo Animal Care and Maintenance Staff. Animal care and Maintenance Staff are responsible for providing care to the zoo's residents animals, operating the park "Tram", and providing interpretive tours, etc.

Staff also care for the zoo grounds and exhibits, mowing and parking yards, planting, and weeding gardens, and removing trash/cleaning paths and walkways. Special job-related projects may also be assigned to the Intern. Assist with master plan.

Duties will vary throughout the summer and will include: Assist the Zookeepers with diet preparation, feeding, medical care and animal restrains; Maintain exhibit and life support system; Conducting record keeping; Mowing/Trimming of assigned areas; Hosing walkways, trash removal tasks; Operating small equipment such as carts, mowers, trimmers, and blowers; Shovel sand, mulch, chipped stones, etc.; Tram operations, driving or narrating; Maintenance of zoo planted areas & flower beds (planting, weeding, and watering); Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Intern must be pursuing a degree in the study of animals or related field. Intern applicants must be in good standing with the college/university they are enrolled in.

Requires a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or higher and requires a valid driver's license. The ideal candidate maintains a high level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information with discretion; proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel; well organized and detail oriented; possesses ability to multi-task; dependable and consistent; proven problem-solving skills; and a self-starter who works well independently and in team settings. Must be licensed to drive in the state of Illinois.

The hourly pay range is $16.30/hr to $19.46/hr, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a part-time, seasonal position. Must successfully pass pre-hire requirements including but not limited to a physical/drug screen and background check.

Applications must be submitted online https://il-aurora.civicplushrms.com/careers/ by May 31, 2024.

Applications should be submitted online at https://il-aurora.civicplushrms.com/careers/.