Birthday Support Associate

About the Zoo

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is an equal opportunity employer and accepts employment applications and/or resumes for current open positions only.

Qualifications

• Be 18 or over and interested in pursuing a career in the zoological or botanical field;
• hard-working, highly motivated, professional, and committed to following detailed instructions;
• positively approach team-based, collaborative working environments and engaging with visitors;
• comfortable working with and/or handling many different species encompassing all taxa of animals;
• full availability to work the entire internship session and days required.

Internships

• Internships
• Veterinary Experiences at the Cincinnati Zoo

Intern Program

• Provides participants with early career experience in a specific department.
• Gains valuable skills through hands-on training with staff, attending lectures, and continuing education courses.
• Networking opportunities to develop professional contacts throughout the Zoo community.

Requirements for Interns

• Must pass a pre-start drug & nicotine screen;
• Provide a negative TB Test result before beginning internship;
• Provide proof of current medical insurance & maintain insurance for the duration of the internship;
• May be required to provide proof of COVID vaccination depending on department.

Internship Details

• Full-time workweeks, typically 4-5 consecutive days per week, ~8 hours per day, generally from 7-8 am to 3-4 pm.
• Department supervisor sets final schedules.
• Full commitment to the full internship session from start to finish, with minimal to no additional vacation time outside of regular days off.
• Mandatory orientation session scheduled at the start of each internship session.
• Living stipend of $3,000 per full 14-week internship term to offset the cost-of-living expenses incurred while participating in the internship learning experience.

Internship Sessions

• Winter Internship Session: Mid-January through end of April
  - Applications: September 15 - October 15, 2026
  - Decisions: No later than November 1, 2026
  - Mandatory Orientation: January 10, 2027
  - End of Internship: April 11, 2027
• Summer Internship Session: Mid-May through mid-August
  - Applications: January 1 - February 15, 2026
  - Decisions: No later than March 15, 2026
  - Mandatory Orientation: May 11, 2026
  - End of Internship: August 16, 2026
• Fall Internship Session: Mid-September through mid-December
  - Applications: May 1 - June 15, 2026
  - Decisions: No later than July 15, 2026
  - Mandatory Orientation: September 14, 2026
  - End of Internship: December 20, 2026