Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

AmeriCorps - Plant Conservation and Outreach Plant Conservation and Outreach 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 working with the CREW Plant Research Division to study and support the...

Coexistence Scientist - Quantitative Ecology Coexistence Scientist - Q uantitative Ecology Position Summary The Global Conservation Impact team at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is seeking a full-time Coexistence Scientist with expertise in quantitative ecology to advance our growing portfolio of interdisciplinary conservation work. This scientist will lead and support research on wildlife population dynamics, landscape connectivity, animal movement, and the evaluation of habitat restoration and coexistence interventions. The role bridges rigorous landscape-level ecological analysis with the real-world conservation challenges of our global partners, providing the quantitative backbone for evidence-based decision-making. This position will support both local initiatives, such as evaluating the biodiversity benefits of habitat restoration in the greater Cincinnati region, and a global network of partners working on connectivity, corridors, and...

Public Events Coordinator The Public Events Coordinator supports the Special Events team in creating memorable moments for our visitors through INSPIRED public events. These 29 promotional events per year extend the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's brand and help meet our objective of “inspiring people with wildlife every day” through fun, interactive opportunities to experience the zoo beyond a typical visit. This role is key to our success in attracting visitors throughout the year. The Public Events Coordinator works with the Event Team to be the “conductor” of the event orchestra - overseeing planning, flawless implementation, and collaboration between all zoo team members and partners who unite to deliver on our unique event promise. Applicants for this role should be friendly, articulate, and possess a desire to create a welcoming environment for our event attendees. Strong customer service skills, organization skills, the ability to troubleshoot and...

Development Manager Position Summary The Development Manager plays a key role in advancing the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden's mission by strengthening relationships with individual donors and corporate partners through thoughtful stewardship, engagement, and program management. This full-time position is responsible for managing corporate sponsorship fulfillment and engagement while also leading donor club strategy and mid-level donor development, including the Andrew Erkenbrecher Society. The role ensures that corporate partners and donors experience meaningful, mission-driven engagement that fosters long-term support and growth. Working closely with the Director of Corporate Relations and the Director of Development & Donor Stewardship, this position supports the Zoo's annual and campaign fundraising goals through strong relationship management, program execution, and strategic donor engagement. Key Responsibilities Development Strategy &...

Park Services Morning Crew (Full Time) - Waste Removal and Projects Lead Department: Visitor Experience Job Title/Classification : Park Services Morning Crew – FT Waste Removal and Projects Lead Reports to: Park Services Leadership Team Position Summary: Reporting to the Park Services Leadership Team, and under limited supervision, leads and works as part of a small team in the day-to-day operations of the Morning Crew. This team carries out essential cleanliness projects, waste management functions, and assists as needed with set-up and execution of private and public events. Many of these core job functions happen in the early morning hours before the Zoo opens, to minimize impact on our visitors' experience with vehicle traffic. Performs other related duties as needed. This position is full-time, overtime-eligible, and is eligible for the Zoo's benefits programs for non-union employees. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Participates...

Birthday Support Associate Job Title : Birthday Support Associate Pay Rate: $14.50/hr 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? 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, community & future. We look forward to having you join the team! Individuals should be friendly, articulate and possess a desire to create a welcoming environment for our clients. Strong customer service skills, organization skills, the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems are essential. Candidates must be reliable...

Animal Keeper - Elephant Dept. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is seeking an experienced Elephant Keeper to join our Asian Elephant Program. This position plays a key role in the daily care, behavioral management, and long-term success of a multi-generational, breeding elephant herd. The successful candidate will have significant experience with protected contact management, operant conditioning, behavioral observations and problem-solving. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with hands-on experience managing multiple herds, bulls, introductions, and calf management. We are looking for a highly motivated keeper who excels at teamwork and open communication, and who demonstrates strong situational awareness and professionalism when working with large animals. Position Benefits: Union negotiated pay rates, with a starting range between 22.27-28.65 determined by years of field experience. 200 PTO hours accrued throughout the first year...

Wild Encounters Team The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is known for many things: our conservation efforts, our green initiatives, and 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 the team! Working with the Wild Encounters program, you will have the opportunity to have hands-on experience in several different visitor engagement areas. The goal of this unique department is to create genuine and...