VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT LINCOLN PARK ZOO Come any day to the zoo, and you are likely to find dozens of volunteers on duty. You'll find docents assisting with zoo educational programs or answering visitors' questions about wildlife at the various animal houses. Volunteers staffing the Kovler Lion House and Gateway Pavilion Information Centers distribute strollers, maps and tips on what to see. Behind the scenes, volunteers assist keepers and staff, through tasks as varied as filing medical records at the Kroc Animal Hospital to weighing food for a study at the McCormick Bird House. Volunteers plant gardens; assist in the Zoo Shops; fulfill memberships and A.D.O.P.T. an Animal requests; catalogue books at the Zoo Library; share interesting animal facts at Curiosity Carts; and stroll the zoo grounds as roving Guest Guides. Want to be a Lincoln Park Zoo volunteer? You don't have to be a wildlife specialist to be a zoo volunteer. What you do need is an interest in animals, an ability to work with people of all ages and a cheerful disposition. People from all walks of life donate their time and diverse abilities to assist and educate the zoo's 4 million annual visitors. No matter what your special talents are, the zoo has a place for you. If you'd like to lend a hand, let us know how we can work together. We do ask for a commitment of four hours per week. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. For more information on volunteer opportunities at Lincoln Park Zoo, call the zoo's Volunteer Services Department at 312/742-2000.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT LINCOLN PARK ZOO The following is a list of current employment opportunities at Lincoln Park Zoo as of March 1, 1998: Lincoln Park Zoo has two Curator positions: Bird Curator and Primate Curator. Curator Job Description: DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES: Manage a large and varied collection, the associated facilities, staff and budgets, and the breeding, conservation, and research programs. As a member of Senior Animal Staff, develop and implement animal programs, policies and procedures and participate in facilities design, education program development, donor cultivation and research review. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the departmental animal collection - develops and implements collection plan, recommends and implements acquisitions and dispositions, develops and maintains appropriate breeding programs, establishes proper nutritional programs with vet, establishes and participates in animal husbandry procedures, in conjunction with veterinary staff and through departmental staff manages animal health delivery; oversees and assists in the monitoring of care for the animals; develops and oversees record keeping and inventories. Advances mission of the zoo through leading, coordinating and contributing to conservation programs - develops and delivers educational programs, sometimes in collaboration with Programs Department; manages and/or participates in population management programs at institutional, regional, national and international levels; engages in research and publishes appropriately. Oversees management of the department facilities and equipment - assists in the design of exhibits, buildings, animals service areas, public areas. Oversees management of the department staff - assists in development of staff, ensures compliance with policies and procedures including necessary participation in counseling sessions and disciplinary proceedings. Manages the department budgets - develops budgets; prioritizes needs, monitors expenditures and revenues, prepares necessary reports. Participates in senior animal staff duties - serves as liaison to other zoo departments; engages in donor identification and cultivation; promotes good public relations; serves as manager on duty; ensures that institutional policies and procedures are maintained; participates in zoological and related professional organizations; and performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: At least seven years of animal management experience five of which have been in a supervisory capacity. Experience in developing and implementing conservation and research programs. Preferred experience in husbandry and nutrition. Master's degree in zoology or a related biological sciences field is required. A Ph.D. is desirable. A comparable combination of experience and education may qualify candidates.   ZooCamp Counselor To assist the Education Department with coordination and implementation of 1998 ZooCamp program. Experience teaching or working with children in an informal setting required. Available to work July through mid-August, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.   Retail Buyer Develop exclusive zoo product lines. Investigate wholesale opportunities. Minimum three years combined retail buying and store merchandise experience. Must be self motivated and able to handle multiple tasks with little supervision. Knowledge of open-to-buy system is required.   Director of Marketing Oversee and direct areas responsible for generating revenue for organization, including sponsorship sales, special events and group sales, and marketing/advertising activities. Five to eight years management experience in Marketing, with emphasis on sponsorship sales for cultural institution, major event or property. Experience in advertising and development of media plans highly desirable.   Temporary Animal Keeper Duties and responsibilities are the same as those of an animal keeper. Lincoln Park Zoo is currently seeking candidates to fill unanticipated vacancies. The zoo currently does not have any openings available, but is undertaking to develop a pool of qualified candidates should such a need arise. Temporary keepers are paid $7 an hour, and are expected to work all necessary hours, including weekends, holidays and special events, usually 40 hours a week, with varying days off and all shifts. All resumes should be sent to the following address: Lincoln Park Zoo Human Resources 2001 North Clark The Matthew Laflin Building Chicago, IL 60614