Shedd Aquarium

Internship:Penguin TeamDepartment: OceanariumStatus: Temporary non-exemptPay Rate: $17.00/hrLocation:OnsiteSeason:Spring 2026(3/2/26-5/22/26 or 3/16/26-6/5/26)Application Deadline: January 18at 5pm CSTShedd Internship ProgramShedd Aquariums Internship Program aims to provide meaningfu

Internship:Penguin TeamDepartment: OceanariumStatus: Temporary non-exemptPay Rate: $17.00/hrLocation:OnsiteSeason:Spring 2026(3/2/26-5/22/26 or 3/16/26-6/5/26)Application Deadline: January 18at 5pm CSTShedd Internship ProgramShedd Aquariums Internship Program aims to provide meaningfu

Internship:Animal Engagement TeamDepartment: OceanariumStatus: Temporary non-exemptPay Rate: $17.00/hrLocation:OnsiteSeason:Spring 2026(3/2/26-5/22/26 or 3/16/26-6/5/26)Application Deadline: January 18at 5pm CSTShedd Internship ProgramShedd Aquariums Internship Program aims to provide

Internship:Animal Engagement TeamDepartment: OceanariumStatus: Temporary non-exemptPay Rate: $17.00/hrLocation:OnsiteSeason:Spring 2026(3/2/26-5/22/26 or 3/16/26-6/5/26)Application Deadline: January 18at 5pm CSTShedd Internship ProgramShedd Aquariums Internship Program aims to provide

TITLE: Animal Care SpecialistDEPARTMENT: Oceanarium TeamREPORTS TO: Director of Animal Care & Behavioral TrainingSTATUS: Full-time Non-ExemptPAY RATE:$23.00/hourLOCATION: Chicago - Onsite RequiredPOSITION OVERVIEW:The AnimalCare Specialistis responsible forassistinginthe overallcare o

TITLE: Animal Care SpecialistDEPARTMENT: Oceanarium TeamREPORTS TO: Director of Animal Care & Behavioral TrainingSTATUS: Full-time Non-ExemptPAY RATE:$23.00/hourLOCATION: Chicago - Onsite RequiredPOSITION OVERVIEW:The AnimalCare Specialistis responsible forassistinginthe overallcare o

Internship:Animal Care Polar Play ZoneDepartment: AquariumStatus: Temporary non-exemptPay Rate: $17.00/hrLocation:OnsiteSeason:Spring 2026(3/2/26-5/22/26 or 3/16/26-6/5/26)Application Deadline: January 18at 5pm CSTShedd Internship ProgramShedd Aquariums Internship Program aims to pro

Internship:Animal Care Polar Play ZoneDepartment: AquariumStatus: Temporary non-exemptPay Rate: $17.00/hrLocation:OnsiteSeason:Spring 2026(3/2/26-5/22/26 or 3/16/26-6/5/26)Application Deadline: January 18at 5pm CSTShedd Internship ProgramShedd Aquariums Internship Program aims to pro

Internship:Wetlands ResearchDepartment: Conservation ResearchStatus: Temporary non-exemptPay Rate: $17.00/hrLocation:HybridSeason:Spring 2026(3/16/26-6/5/26)Application Deadline: January 18at 5pm CSTShedd Internship ProgramShedd Aquariums Internship Program aims to provide meaningful

Internship:Wetlands ResearchDepartment: Conservation ResearchStatus: Temporary non-exemptPay Rate: $17.00/hrLocation:HybridSeason:Spring 2026(3/16/26-6/5/26)Application Deadline: January 18at 5pm CSTShedd Internship ProgramShedd Aquariums Internship Program aims to provide meaningful

Internship:Animal Care Lakes Rivers and CoastsDepartment: AquariumStatus: Temporary non-exemptPay Rate: $17.00/hrLocation:OnsiteSeason:Spring 2026(3/16/26-6/5/26)Application Deadline: January 18at 5pm CSTShedd Internship ProgramShedd Aquariums Internship Program aims to provide meani

Internship:Animal Care Lakes Rivers and CoastsDepartment: AquariumStatus: Temporary non-exemptPay Rate: $17.00/hrLocation:OnsiteSeason:Spring 2026(3/16/26-6/5/26)Application Deadline: January 18at 5pm CSTShedd Internship ProgramShedd Aquariums Internship Program aims to provide meani

Internship:HorticultureDepartment: Design & ExhibitsStatus: Temporary non-exemptPay Rate: $17.00/hrLocation:OnsiteSeason:Spring 2026(3/16/26-6/5/26)Application Deadline: January 18at 5pm CSTShedd Internship ProgramShedd Aquariums Internship Program aims to provide meaningful career ex

Internship:HorticultureDepartment: Design & ExhibitsStatus: Temporary non-exemptPay Rate: $17.00/hrLocation:OnsiteSeason:Spring 2026(3/16/26-6/5/26)Application Deadline: January 18at 5pm CSTShedd Internship ProgramShedd Aquariums Internship Program aims to provide meaningful career ex

TITLE: Animal Care Specialist (3-Month Temp)DEPARTMENT: Oceanarium TeamREPORTS TO: Director of Animal Care & Behavioral TrainingSTATUS: Full-time Temp Non-ExemptDURATION: 3 MonthsPAY RATE:$20.00/hourPOSITION OVERVIEW:The AnimalCare Specialistis responsible forassistinginthe overallcar

TITLE: Animal Care Specialist (3-Month Temp)DEPARTMENT: Oceanarium TeamREPORTS TO: Director of Animal Care & Behavioral TrainingSTATUS: Full-time Temp Non-ExemptDURATION: 3 MonthsPAY RATE:$20.00/hourPOSITION OVERVIEW:The AnimalCare Specialistis responsible forassistinginthe overallcar

TITLE: Assistant Director of Conservation ActionDEPARTMENT: Conservation ActionREPORTS TO: Sr. Director Conservation ActionSTATUS: Full-time ExemptSALARY:$75000 - $85000LOCATION: Chicago - HybridPOSITION OVERVIEW: TheAssistant Directorof ConservationActionoverseestheplanningoperations

TITLE: Assistant Director of Conservation ActionDEPARTMENT: Conservation ActionREPORTS TO: Sr. Director Conservation ActionSTATUS: Full-time ExemptSALARY:$75000 - $85000LOCATION: Chicago - HybridPOSITION OVERVIEW: TheAssistant Directorof ConservationActionoverseestheplanningoperations

TITLE: Manager of Conservation Action OperationsDEPARTMENT: Conservation ActionREPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Conservation ActionSTATUS: Full-time ExemptSALARY:$62000LOCATION: Chicago - HybridPOSITION OVERVIEW:TheManager of ConservationActionOperationsoverseesthe developmentanddeliveryof

TITLE: Manager of Conservation Action OperationsDEPARTMENT: Conservation ActionREPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Conservation ActionSTATUS: Full-time ExemptSALARY:$62000LOCATION: Chicago - HybridPOSITION OVERVIEW:TheManager of ConservationActionOperationsoverseesthe developmentanddeliveryof

TITLE: Graphic Design (1-Year Term)DEPARTMENT: Design & ExhibitsREPORTS TO: Sr. Creative DirectorSTATUS: Full-time ExemptSALARY:$65000 - $78000LOCATION: Hybrid - Chicago IL.POSITION OVERVIEW: The Graphic Designer role is intentionally broad and requires a designer who is both self-dir

TITLE: Graphic Design (1-Year Term)DEPARTMENT: Design & ExhibitsREPORTS TO: Sr. Creative DirectorSTATUS: Full-time ExemptSALARY:$65000 - $78000LOCATION: Hybrid - Chicago IL.POSITION OVERVIEW: The Graphic Designer role is intentionally broad and requires a designer who is both self-dir

TITLE: Director of Dive Operations - Dive Safety OfficerDEPARTMENT: Dive OperationsREPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Animal Operations & HabitatsSTATUS: Full-time ExemptSALARY:$85000 - $100000LOCATION: Onsite - Chicago IL.POSITION OVERVIEW: Shedd Aquarium illustrates a commitment tooptimala

TITLE: Director of Dive Operations - Dive Safety OfficerDEPARTMENT: Dive OperationsREPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Animal Operations & HabitatsSTATUS: Full-time ExemptSALARY:$85000 - $100000LOCATION: Onsite - Chicago IL.POSITION OVERVIEW: Shedd Aquarium illustrates a commitment tooptimala

TITLE: Director of Dive OperationsDEPARTMENT: Dive OperationsREPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Animal Operations & HabitatsSTATUS: Full-time ExemptSALARY:$85000 - $100000LOCATION: Onsite - Chicago IL.Note:This position is being advertised in advance of our 2026 hiring cycle. Applications ar

TITLE: Director of Dive OperationsDEPARTMENT: Dive OperationsREPORTS TO: Sr. Director of Animal Operations & HabitatsSTATUS: Full-time ExemptSALARY:$85000 - $100000LOCATION: Onsite - Chicago IL.Note:This position is being advertised in advance of our 2026 hiring cycle. Applications ar

TITLE: First Shift O&M SupervisorDEPARTMENT: FacilitiesREPORTS TO: Director of Facilities Life Support/Base Building MaintenanceSTATUS: Full-time Non-ExemptPAY RATE:Starting at $35.00/hr.LOCATION: On-site RequiredShift: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pmPOSITION OVERVIEW: The O&M Su

TITLE: First Shift O&M SupervisorDEPARTMENT: FacilitiesREPORTS TO: Director of Facilities Life Support/Base Building MaintenanceSTATUS: Full-time Non-ExemptPAY RATE:Starting at $35.00/hr.LOCATION: On-site RequiredShift: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pmPOSITION OVERVIEW: The O&M Su

TITLE: Off Shift O&M SupervisorDEPARTMENT: FacilitiesREPORTS TO: Director of Facilities Life Support/Base Building MaintenanceSTATUS: Full-time Non-ExemptPAY RATE:Starting at $35.00/hr.LOCATION: On-site RequiredShift: Sunday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 1:00 amPOSITION OVERVIEW: The O&M Super

TITLE: Off Shift O&M SupervisorDEPARTMENT: FacilitiesREPORTS TO: Director of Facilities Life Support/Base Building MaintenanceSTATUS: Full-time Non-ExemptPAY RATE:Starting at $35.00/hr.LOCATION: On-site RequiredShift: Sunday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 1:00 amPOSITION OVERVIEW: The O&M Super

TITLE: Sr.Aquarist Tropical Marine InvertebratesDEPARTMENT: Aquarium TeamREPORTS TO: Manager Saltwater HabitatsSTATUS: Full-time Non-ExemptPAY RATE:$28.00/hr.LOCATION: Chicago - OnsiteTime Commitment:Orientation (First Week): MondayFridayOnboarding & Training (1 Month Minimum): Thursd

TITLE: Sr.Aquarist Tropical Marine InvertebratesDEPARTMENT: Aquarium TeamREPORTS TO: Manager Saltwater HabitatsSTATUS: Full-time Non-ExemptPAY RATE:$28.00/hr.LOCATION: Chicago - OnsiteTime Commitment:Orientation (First Week): MondayFridayOnboarding & Training (1 Month Minimum): Thursd

TITLE: Aquarist Tropical Marine FishesDEPARTMENT: Aquarium TeamREPORTS TO: Manager Saltwater HabitatsSTATUS: Full-time Non-ExemptPAY RATE:$25.00/hr.LOCATION: Chicago - OnsiteTime Commitment:Orientation (First Week): MondayFridayOnboarding & Training (1 Month Minimum): ThursdayMondayRe

TITLE: Aquarist Tropical Marine FishesDEPARTMENT: Aquarium TeamREPORTS TO: Manager Saltwater HabitatsSTATUS: Full-time Non-ExemptPAY RATE:$25.00/hr.LOCATION: Chicago - OnsiteTime Commitment:Orientation (First Week): MondayFridayOnboarding & Training (1 Month Minimum): ThursdayMondayRe

TITLE: Manager of Sea Lions & Sea OttersDEPARTMENT: OceanariumREPORTS TO: Director of Animal Behavior & TrainingSTATUS: Full-time ExemptSALARY:$70000 - $80000LOCATION: Chicago - OnsitePOSITION OVERVIEW:Shedd Aquarium illustrates a commitment tooptimalanimal care and welfare tofacilita

TITLE: Manager of Sea Lions & Sea OttersDEPARTMENT: OceanariumREPORTS TO: Director of Animal Behavior & TrainingSTATUS: Full-time ExemptSALARY:$70000 - $80000LOCATION: Chicago - OnsitePOSITION OVERVIEW:Shedd Aquarium illustrates a commitment tooptimalanimal care and welfare tofacilita