LOCAL JOBS: Brookfield Zoo, Mariano's, College of DuPage

Finding a job can be a tough task. Putting together a résumé, hitting the streets looking for “Help Wanted” signs and making the best impression on potential employers can be a tall order for anyone. Luckily, Patch wants to help local readers find a few jobs and put some cash in your pockets.

That’s why each week, Patch will be spotlighting a few job openings that we think our readers can fill.

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Lyons Elementary School in Brookfield has an opening for a secretary to the principal to assist with budgeting, purchasing, setting the principal’s calendar, student registration, maintaining student and attendance records and other administrative tasks. Fluent Spanish speaking, writing and reading skills preferred. Apply online.

LaGrange Pointe in downtown LaGrange has an opening for a part-time activities aide in its upscale retirement community to assist the activities director. Some weekends required.

The Brookfield Zoo needs an exotic ungulates keeper to work with mammals, such as a Bactrian camel, Przewalski’s Horse, zebra, addax, okapi, waterbuck, gerenuk, warthog, duiker, and aardvark. Job requires working outdoors year-round. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Apply online.

Mariano’s Fresh Market in Western Springs is looking for third-shift team members with experience in stocking and order writing.

Toys R Us in Joliet has openings for seasonal warehouse team members for unloading, order processing, palletizing shipments and operating material handling equipment, such as a forklift.

JourneyCare in Lombard needs a bereavement counselor to provide grief support and education for family members.

ChildServ in Downers Grove has an opening for a group home supervisor to work with teen girls.

College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn is looking for a front desk attendant at the Chapparal Fitness Center.

Vein Clinics of America in Downers Grove has two openings for eligibility coordinators to pre-authorize clients for services.

MacNeal Hospital in Westmont has an opening for an administrative assistant to work on special projects and preparatory work.

ACA Marketplace Enrollment Solutions (“ACAMES”), a national enrollment firm in Bedford Park (1 mile south of Midway airport on 66th & Cicero Avenue) is hiring part-time agents with strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service. Bi-Lingual skills are a plus. We offer flexible schedule, with up to 30 hours/week. Starting pay is $11/hour with increase to $13 within 30 days of hire and successful completion of agent coursework. ACAMES will pay for the cost of the 8 hour prep-class and license exam fee. Exam will be taken within first month of hire. Email resumes to Christine Perez at CPerez@acaenroll.com or send by fax to 708-552-2464.

The Lemont Park District is currently hiring part time employees for our childcare center. Childcare center employees supervise children aged 6 months – 12 years. We have openings for weekday mornings from 8am-1:30 p.m., evenings, and weekends. Interested candidates should apply online atwww.lemontparkdistric.org. Contact Jen Saylor with any questions jennifer-saylor@lemontparkdistrict.org.

First Federal Savings Bank in Shorewood is seeking an energetic individual for a full-time customer service Representative position. Duties include teller work, opening new accounts and phone marketing. This position is available at our Shorewood Office. Apply online at www.ffsbweb.com or email resume to mmulinazzi@ffsbweb.com.

REMAX Properties of Western Springs has an opening for a part-time receptionist. Willing to train students with computer skills. Must be able to work one weekend day. Stop by to pick up an application at 815 Burlington Ave. Western Springs, IL or call Julianne at 708-246-6300 for more information.

The Giving Tree Family of Schools in Glen Ellyn is looking for an office manager to support the owner of four small businesses. Responsibilities include answering phones, filing, general office work, marketing and administrative support for directors of early childhood centers. Creativity valued. Send resume and cover letter. Apply online.

Adventist Hinsdale Hospital is seeking a full-time patient technician to assist RNs and LPNs in the personal care and select medical treatments mothers and babies.

Illinois Medi-Car in Elmhurst has immediate openings for full-time drivers to transport wheelchair-bound individuals to healthcare facilities, hospitals, testing laboratories, etc. Must be caring and safety conscious, and willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays, and schedule or emergency overtime. Apply online.

Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare needs an emergency room tech to carry out a variety of support tasks related to emergency room patient care.