Cincinnati Zoo | Diversity Employer
Mission
The mission and vision of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is dedicated to creating adventure, conveying knowledge, conserving nature, and serving the community.
With the addition of our fourth pillar to our Mission Statement, Serving Community, we recognize the responsibility to partner with diverse and economically challenged communities in our daily work.
Diversity & Inclusion
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden CELEBRATES the diversity of our plants & animals, staff, visitors, and community. We believe the Zoo should be a place where everyone can be themselves. We strive for the Zoo to be a place where differences are recognized, welcomed, and celebrated through our culture, processes, programs, and very presence in the community.
We ACKNOWLEDGE that inequity is an issue we must confront and address. We recognize that some communities face barriers that limit engagement with the Zoo and our mission. We are working to understand these barriers and take actions that will support systemic change to benefit everyone.
We COMMIT to openness and transparency. We will seek out and listen to diverse voices to help us shape our role in the community and as an advocate for social and environmental justice. Recognizing that we cannot achieve our mission without a central focus on equity, we commit to an intentional path forward.
Core Values – What We Believe/How We Act
Achieving our mission requires great people who actively demonstrate the following values & behaviors:
- Collaborative Relationships
- Promotes pro-active, open communication across all levels/departments
- Actively listens to and values others’ questions, concerns, and ideas
- Meets face-to-face and fosters open discussions
- Positvitety & Energy
- Displays a positive attitude under all circumstances
- Is passionate and energetic
- Makes time to celebrate success
- Accountability, Mutual Trust & Respect
- Ensures expectations are well understood and holds self and others accountable
- Holds self to high standards and always tries to do the right thing
- Treats others with respect
- Practices DWYSYWD (Do what you say you will do)
- Acknowledges mistakes and learns from them
- Takes ownership of problems/projects and shepherds the process to resolution
- Progressive Thinking
- Challenges the status quo in respectful and productive ways
- Is a self-directed learner and strives to continuously further own knowledge
- Demonstrates relentless pursuit for improvement
- Thinks creatively; is willing to look for new and innovative ways to do things
- Learns from others, both internally and externally
- Pride, Passion, & a Sense of Ownership
- Demonstrates respect and care for the living collection
- Goes the extra mile to ensure the visitor has a great experience every visit
- Is always an advocate for the Zoo with all audiences
- Shows strong personal ownership of the Zoo and careful stewardship of its resources.
Search among Cincinnati Zoo jobs
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Visitor Experience Coordinator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Position Summary: A successful candidate will possess the desire to create the best team and visitor experience of any zoo in the nation. This position develops and implements strategies that improve the holistic experience for our Visitor ...
4h
Job Type | Full Time |
Part Time Public Safety Officer - Office of Public Safety
Cincinnati, Ohio
Public Safety Officer, Part-Time Office of Public Safety 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 cor...
1d
Job Type | Part Time |
Animal Keeper - Jungle Trails Team
Cincinnati, Ohio
Description: This is a full-time (40 hours per week with benefits) Union keeper position, which is subject to the successful completion of a probationary (or trial period) and the deduction of union dues. Regular off-days will be determined...
1d
Job Type | Full Time |
AmeriCorps - Zoo Academy Lab and Program Evaluation Support Member
Cincinnati, Ohio
Education, Zoo Academy Lab, and Program Impact Member (FULL-TIME) ABOUT THE CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN AND AMERICORPS The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden offers opportunities for everyone! CZBG and AmeriCorps have partnered to brin...
1d
Job Type | Full Time |
Animal Excellence Research Coordinator
Cincinnati, Ohio
Animal Excellence Research Coordinator 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, co...
1d
Job Type | Full Time |
Illumination Specialist - Festival of Lights Hanging Team
Cincinnati, Ohio
Department: Visitor Experience Job Title/Classification: Illumination Specialists (Festival of Lights - Hanging Team) Reports to: Public Events Operations Coordinator Pay: $16.00 Position Summary: The PNC Festival of Lights began 42 years a...
1d
Job Type | Part Time |
Maintenance Worker - Electrical
Cincinnati, Ohio
Description: This is a full-time (40 hours/week with benefits) position, which is subject to the successful completion of a probationary/trial period and the deduction of union dues. Position will require working one weekend day. Responsibi...
9d
Job Type | Full Time |
Group Experience Associate (Part-Time)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Group Experience Associate (Part-Time) Department: Marketing & Visitor Experience Job Title: Group Experience Associate Job Classification: Part Time, $15/hr Reports to: Group Experience Manager Specific Duties & Responsibilities include, b...
9d
Job Type | Part Time |
Cincinnati, Ohio
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 W...
11d
Job Type | Part Time |
Seasonal Animal Keeper Applicant Pool - Primate Department
Cincinnati, Ohio
Seasonal Animal Keeper Applicant Pool - Primate Department Positions Available: 2 Description: Qualified individuals selected for consideration will be placed in an applicant pool for a period of up to 1 year. They may be contacted for seas...
12d
Job Type | Temporary |