If you would like to be considered for a current open position with Chicago Zoological Society:

Email your cover letter and resume noting the full position title and requisition id# in the subject line to: greatjobs@CZS.org. Microsoft Word format is preferred (Windows XP or lower version format).

 If you are interested in more than one current open position, to be considered, you will need to submit a separate cover letter and resume for each position noting the Requisition ID# in the subject line each time.


If you do not have access to a computer, hard copy resumes will be accepted by Fax or regular mails but email is the preferred method.

  • For seasonal positions:
Download and complete the seasonal employment application.  Please complete each section in full, sign and date. You may then:
    Brookfield Zoo
    Attn:  HR Dept - N
    3300 Golf Road
    Brookfield, IL 60513

Additional Information
It is the Chicago Zoological Society's policy that a full background check process be successfully completed on all final candidates once a contingent offer is extended. Therefore as part of the employment application process (full-time/part-time employment application form or temporary and seasonal employment application.), you must also complete and submit a Background Notification and Authorization form. Based on the requirements of the position, there may be additional forms required as part of the employment application process which will be sent to you separately if required. All full-time positions require a valid Illinois drivers license within 90 days of hire (except for out of state residents who must have a valid license from their state of residence).

Chicago Zoological Society is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D
Please be aware that the Chicago Zoological Society, which operates Brookfield Zoo, is committed to equal employment opportunity and takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.  To help us maintain our commitment to affirmative action, we ask that you please answer the questions on the Voluntary Self-Disclosure form (download the Voluntary Self Identification Form PDF). The information will be used solely for record keeping and reporting purposes.  Submission of this information is purely voluntary and choosing not to disclose this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment.  The form is to be returned to the Chicago Zoological Society’s Human Resources Department.  It will be kept separate from your application for employment.  We appreciate your willingness to assist us. 

ADA Accommodations
  • ADA Accommodation Request Form for Applicants
  • Accessibility Information at Brookfield Zoo
  • The Chicago Zoological Society strives to ensure that all applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations that will enable them to complete the application process. In order to do so, we invite applicants with disabilities who need an accommodation in order to apply for a position to complete and submit this ADA Accommodation Request Form as early as possible in the application process. Submission of this information is strictly voluntary.
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  • General Process Information
  • All applications and resumes are to be received and processed by the Human Resources Department. Due to the large volume of applications received, you will only be contacted directly if we determine that an interview is desired. The review and recruitment process may take several weeks or more. Phone inquiries are discouraged due to the number of applications received.
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  • If you are interested in another opportunity after you submitted your information, to be considered, you will need to submit the appropriate information according to the above instructions.
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