AmeriCorps - Animal Excellence Research Member

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden • Cincinnati, OH

8d • $30,000

About The Position

The incumbent is a full-time AmeriCorps position serving 1,700 hours ( 40 hours per week) over an 1 2 -month term of service ( October 5 , 202 6 to September 24 , 202 7 ). They will report directly to and be supervised by the Animal Excellence Scientist . Schedules will serve 5 days a week, 8 - hour days and assigned as needed from Monday to Friday .

Requirements

• Strong critical thinking skills, with an ability to independently problem solve and think strategically
• Strong communication and public speaking skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines and independently manage multiple tasks and timely follow-through, with flexibility to adapt to changing needs and to collaborate effectively with minimal supervision
• Willingness to seek and use available resources to support problem solving efforts
• Ability to independently problem solve and think strategically
• Ability to serve with and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to Service
• Ability to fulfill a yearlong, full-time AmeriCorps service commitment
• Dedication to CZBG and AmeriCorps’ missions
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude toward helping others
• Professionalism
• Dedication to CZBG mission, Core Values, and program areas
• Willingness to represent the CZBG to outside groups
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude toward helping others
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to travel locally when needed
• To serve as an AmeriCorps member, individuals must be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb and grasp objects
• Must be able to lift & move 50 pounds without mechanical assistance
• Appointment is conditional upon passing a pre-start drug screen, providing a negative TB test, providing proof of full vaccination status as defined by the CDC, and providing information to establish eligibility and complete a National Criminal History Check.

Nice To Haves

• Recent college graduate with a degree in an animal-related field. Successful completion of coursework related to animal behavior is preferred.
• Proven experience participating in the research process (e.g., study design, data collection, analysis), with animal behavior research is a plus.
• Demonstrated professionalism, communication skills (both written and oral), critical thinking ability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to use basic and preferably advanced functions of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Publisher) the internet and web-based forms
• Ability to serve evenings and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Assist with standardizing processes of animal behavioral monitoring
• Assist with writing and coordinating animal behavior research plans
• Assist with analyzing and reporting behavioral data, through the use of Microsoft Office programs as well as ZooMonitor©
• Assist with onboarding and training of Animal Excellence Research Interns and volunteers
• Assist with brainstorming and writing animal research content for Marketing/PR department
• Provide support as needed to larger department of Animal Excellence
• Participate in a mid-year and end of year performance review process with supervisors
• Complete bi-weekly timesheets to accurately report hours served
• Participate in professional development workshops through AmeriCorps In-Service days, service projects, and training opportunities

Benefits

• $30,000 Living Stipend to be paid bi-weekly over the 12-month service term.
• Eligible to receive an education award upon successful completion of 1,700-hour service term. Value dependent on Pell Grant each year.
• SNAP benefit eligible
• Health care and childcare benefit eligible
• AmeriCorps status could qualify you for forbearance and interest payments on qualified student loans during service.
• Extensive training, practice, and skill building in the fields of environmental and informal education, conservation communication, research, and horticulture for all audiences, as well as seasonal tickets and discounts provided within the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden.
• Making a difference in the community while being part of a dedicated service team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level