Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (CZBG) is a leader in animal care, wildlife conservation, sustainability, education, and community engagement. Our Mission is to create adventure, convey knowledge, conserve nature, and serve our community. We accomplish this by inspiring every visitor with wildlife every day by providing opportunities to be close enough to care. We are passionate about our commitment to Animal Excellence and succeed at this by pursuing our Core Values of: Collaborative Relationship; Positivity & Energy; Accountability, Mutual Trust & Respect; Progressive Thinking; Pride, Passion & a Sense of Ownership.

Summary: This position will support the building and advancement of a foundational zoo-wide animal behavior research program to promote an evidence-based approach to animal care and management. This position will assist in the implementation, maintenance, interpretation, and reporting of multiple animal behavior and welfare research projects, and they will share responsibility in training and guiding interns and volunteers that may be assisting with research efforts. Exceptional skills in independent critical thinking, data organization, communication, and collaboration are paramount for this role. The Animal Excellence Research Coordinator will work closely with the Animal Excellence Scientist to strengthen the Zoo's advancement towards Animal Excellence and continue raising the bar for both animal and visitor experience.

Successful candidates are likely to have at least 2 years' experience conducting all aspects of the research process (i.e., study design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting) particularly within the field of animal behavior. Knowledge and experience with Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) is required, and experience using Microsoft 365 applications (particularly data visualization tools such as Power BI), ZooMonitor, and statistical programs (e.g., SPSS, R) is desired. Familiarity with animal care and welfare practices in the zoo and aquarium field are preferred, but not essential.

Employment is conditional on successful completion of a pre-employment drug & nicotine screen, background check, and proof of full COVID vaccination per CDC guidelines. Requires a valid driver's license and must be insurable through the Zoo's carrier. The Zoo is open 7-days a week, so the ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule including holidays & weekends is required. While performing the duties of the job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit and work at a desk for extended periods of time, as well as stand and walk for extended periods of time (both on level and inclined pathways). Manual dexterity to use a computer mouse, keyboard, tablet, and other office equipment is also required. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions and must be able to lift/move/carry up to 50 pounds without assistance. This employee may be required to have contact with animals and may be exposed to zoonosis.

This full-time position is overtime-exempt, is eligible for the Zoo's benefits programs for non-union employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package in support of our employees' Total Well-Being including affordable medical, dental & vision coverage; free mental health counseling and coaching, 401(k) plan with company match; flexible spending accounts; generous paid time off banks; company-paid disability & life insurance; park discounts and free passes.

Cover letter and resume should be attached to your online application. Applications will be reviewed in early June 2024, with the intent of filling the position in mid-July 2024 with the best candidate.

We strive to be an organization that is diverse and reflects the fullness of society. With a strongly held value for an organizational culture characterized by inclusion and belonging, we are committed to equity in all we do. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to our organization's diversity and who want to walk alongside us in our commitment to inclusion and equity.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is an equal opportunity employer and does not and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other characteristic or protected status. We are a Queen City Certified Leader in Gender Equity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.