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Cincinnati Zoo Unto Others Plant CREW Member

The incumbent is a full-time AmeriCorps position serving 1,700 hours (40 hours per week) over an 11-month term of service (September 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023). They will report directly to and be supervised by Mairead Kenney and Megan Philpott at CREW. Schedules will serve 5 days a week, 8-hour days, Monday-Friday. This position will focus specifically on supporting CREW scientists dedicated to studying Oak conservation Cryobiotechnology, growing and maintaining plants, general laboratory and greenhouse upkeep, data reporting. Service members will be trained in general laboratory skills and will participate in and may contribute to one or more research projects (to learn more about CREW’s research, visit: http://cincinnatizoo.org/conservation/crew/). The individual’s training program will be tailored based on the selected candidate’s skillset and aptitude, as well as current needs of staff scientists.

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Member Duties : The incumbent is a full-time AmeriCorps position serving 1,700 hours (40 hours per week) over an 11-month term of service. Schedules will serve 5 days a week, 8-hour days. RESPONSIBILITIES General laboratory upkeep, including, but not limited to: Washing dishware Maintaining and sterilizing equipment Preparing media Processing fecal samples from a variety of species Observing and scoring behavioral videos Other tasks as required. There may be some work with other species as well (felids and polar bears), but the internship will focus on CREW’s AIRS research. Evaluate, assess, and report program goals and outcomes. Measure impact of and goals for the program year. Participate in a mid-year and end-of-year performance review process with supervisors. Complete bi-weekly timesheets to accurately report hours served. Participate in professional development workshops through AmeriCorps in-service days, service projects and training opportunities.

Program Benefits : Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Cincinnati Zoo Unto Others Plant CREW Member

Program Start/End Date
10/06/2025 - 09/30/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	OHIO

Accepting Applications
From 08/11/2025 To 10/06/2025

Contact	Stephanie Wical
3400 Vine St
Cincinnati OH 45220
5135597765
stephanie.wical@cincinnatizoo.org

Listing ID	114089


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