Maintenance Worker

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 intern session and days required.

Internships

• Internships are 14 weeks and typically follow a full-time workweek pattern: 4-5 consecutive days per week, ~8 hours per day, generally from 7-8 am to 3-4 pm.
• The Zoo is open 364 days a year, so your schedule may include weekend and holiday work.
• The department supervisor sets final schedules.

Intern Objectives

• Provide support to Africa Department staff
• Enhance productivity and efficiency of the Africa Department team
• Allow qualified individuals the opportunity to gain professional experience as a keeper intern at a world-class zoological facility
• Provide an opportunity to gain a strong understanding of potential careers in animal husbandry, training, and conservation education

Internships

• Interns are supervised by animal care staff within the department.
• The main role of interns is to work with animal care staff to keep areas clean, thus helping contribute to the welfare of the animals.
• Daily tasks include cleaning, maintaining habitats, and behind-the-scenes holding areas, preparing daily food diets, assisting with training sessions, observing training sessions, and engaging with visitors.

Animal Excellence Research Intern

• This internship is a 14-week program (40 hours per week, stipended, un-benefited).
• Interns can expect to have a regular set schedule but may be scheduled to participate on some weekends, holidays, etc.
• Housing may be available for a minimal fee.
• Interns will assist with the planning and execution of various animal behavior monitoring and welfare projects around the zoo.