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Seasonal Resident Wildlife Keeper May 2026
Seasonal Resident Wildlife Keeper May 2026Forest Preserve District of DuPage County • Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA
Seasonal Resident Wildlife Keeper May 2026

Seasonal Resident Wildlife Keeper May 2026

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County • Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Seasonal Resident Wildlife Keeper assists with the care of the resident wildlife animals at the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center at Willowbrook Forest Preserve.

What Youll Do

  • Provide daily care for resident wildlife including feeding watering cleaning and monitoring health.
  • Monitor animal behavior and assist with enclosure maintenance including replacement of furniture and perches and providing enrichment.
  • Assist with behavioral training of resident wildlife.
  • Assist with guided tours as needed.
  • Foster a working environment that promotes safe work habits that supports a clean organized and hazard-free camp environment.
  • Deliver excellent customer service and support a positive team-oriented workplace.

What Youll Need

  • 16 years of age or older at time of hire.
  • 1 year of previous experience in animal care or handling preferred.
  • Must have and maintain Illinois Mandated Reporter certification or obtain upon hire.
  • Basic knowledge of animal behavior.
  • Basic knowledge of animal training and care practices.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Schedule & Pay

  • Schedule will be 4-to-10-hour days; one weekend day and three weekdays per week
  • Expected start date is from May 2026 through October 2026
  • $16.00 to $17.00 per hour
  • Work Setting

  • Based at DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center at Willowbrook Forest Preserve
  • Requires working indoors and outdoors. Exposure to all weather conditions wildlife including insects birds reptiles and small mammals.
  • Apply Today

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    Additional information about the position and job duties can be found in the attached job description or on our website.

    The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer.

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    Employment Type : Temp

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Hourly Salary Salary : 16 - 17

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