Animal Welfare Intern
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Lincoln Park Zoo inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. The zoo is a leader in local and global conservation animal care and welfare learning and science. A historic Chicago landmark founded in 1868 the notforprofit Lincoln Park Zoo is a privately managed membersupported organization and is free and open 365 days a year. Visit us at .
General Summary
Lincoln Park Zoos Animal Welfare Science Program is seeking a motivated enthusiastic intern to support data collection efforts at the zoo. This internship will involve conducting behavior observations of Asian smallclawed otters as part of a multiinstitutional research study being led by Lincoln Park Zoo and supported by a grant from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The intern will primarily be reviewing video recordings of otters recorded at zoos and aquariums around the USA to score animal behavior data. In addition the intern will assist with inperson behavior observations at Lincoln Park Zoo using the ZooMonitor app and support data analysis.
This paid internship position is scheduled to start September 1st and will be 4.5 months in duration. The position will be inperson only and parttime (20 hours per week weekdays only). Remote work and weekend availability cannot be accommodated for this internship.
Essential Job Function
- Conduct computerbased animal behavior observations from prerecorded videos
- Assist with inperson animal behavior observations using the ZooMonitor app
- Review training materials and pass interobserver reliability tests
- Create basic summary data visualizations
- Regularly communicate progress with the Primary Investigator
Learning Objectives
- Learn scientific methods for observing animal behavior
- Gain indepth knowledge of Asian smallclawed otter behavior
- Become proficient using software tools (e.g. ZooMonitor app) to record behavior
- Develop skills in analyzing animal behavior data
Additional Responsibilities
- May assist with other ongrounds behavior research
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Possess strong detailoriented and criticalthinking skills
- Possess strong computer organizational (project management) and communication skills (written and spoken)
- Ability to work independently including managing time and prioritizing tasks efficiently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Previous experience with animal behavior research is preferred
Education Requirements
- Bachelors degree preferred but will consider currently enrolled Junior or Seniorlevel students
- Preferred major in Biology Animal Behavior Psychology Zoology or other related field
OUR PROMISE
Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We celebrate the diverse qualities perspectives values and experiences of all people. For Wildlife. For All.
LINCOLN PARK ZOO BENEFITS
In addition to such standard benefits ( Blue Cross Blue Shield) as medical dental vision life and disability coverages and a 403(b) savings plan with an institutional match benefits of working at the zoo include (benefits are for regular full time employees):
- Free admission to many other Chicago cultural institutions
- Free onsite parking anytime with access to Lincoln Park Lakeshore Trail and North Avenue Beach
- Discounts on event tickets (free admission to select events) attractions dining and retail at the zoo
- Quarterly staff mingle events and LPZooU training and educational sessions about the zoo wildlife ecology and related subjects
- Company contribution to Health Savings Account (Medical PPO only)
- A working environment with green spaces and regularly available visits with wildlife!
Salary : $16.80/hr
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
