AmeriCorps - Animal Excellence Research Coordinator

1 day ago

Cincinnati, United States Cincinnati Zoo Full time
Animal Excellence Research Coordinator Member Number of Position(s): 1 ABOUT THE CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN AND AMERICORPS The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden offers opportunities for everyone CZBG and AmeriCorps have partnered to bring a variety of fun, engaging, and conservation-based opportunities to audiences including youth, visitors, animal ambassadors, and more Together, CZBG and AmeriCorps will provide quality STEM education to economically disadvantaged PreK-12th grade students, will engage Zoo visitors, volunteers, Zooteens, and community members in environmentally conscious practices and behaviors, grow and maintain Zoo and community garden spaces, facilitate data coordination for animal welfare excellence and conservation research, and support a variety of sustainability initiatives. This position will focus specifically on building a foundational zoo-wide animal behavior research program to promote an evidence-based approach to animal care and management. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is known for many things - our conservation efforts, our green initiatives, our friendly staff... but did you know that we have a strong set of core values that make us the best team around, and a Top Workplace in Cincinnati? We're more than coworkers... we're family. By building Collaborative Relationships, displaying Positivity & Energy, having Pride, Passion & a Sense of Ownership, supporting Accountability, Mutual Trust & Respect, and embracing Progressive Thinking, we have built a team of dedicated staff that focuses on our visitors, our community, & our future. This is what we believe and how we act. If this gets you fired up, we look forward to having you join our team ABOUT THE POSITION The incumbent is a full-time AmeriCorps position serving 1,700 hours (40 hours per week) over an 11-month term of service (October 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025). 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. RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist with standardizing processes of animal behavioral monitoring
  • Assist with writing and coordinating animal behavior research plans
  • Coordinate research scheduling for all animal behavioral research studies
  • Maintain existing data streams on established animal care staff dashboards
  • Assist with analyzing and reporting behavioral data, through the use of Microsoft Office programs as well as ZooMonitor
  • Assist with onboarding of Animal Excellence Research Interns and volunteers
  • Provide support as needed to larger department of Animal Excellence
  • Evaluate, assess, and report program goals and outcomes
  • Measure impact of and goals for the program year
  • 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
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Skills
  • 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 work 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 work and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
  • Attention to detail
Commitment to Service
  • Ability to fulfil 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
  • Maturity and good judgment in relating to CZBG peers, partners, and visitors
Additional Qualifications
  • 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 work evenings and weekends as needed
Required
  • 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.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • Living Stipend to be paid bi-weekly over the 11-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.
  • 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.
We strive to be an organization that is diverse & reflects the fullness of society. With a strongly held value for an organizational culture characterized by inclusion & belonging, we are committed to equity in all we do. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to our organization's diversity & who want to walk alongside us in our commitment to inclusion & equity.

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