About the Role & Team
Join us as part of a dynamic team and science-based culture where our mission is to Lead The Walt Disney Company to Care for animals and the environment, Connect people to nature and Conserve our natural resources.
As the Conservation and Science Technician focusing on animal behavior, you will support, assist and provide technical expertise to implement animal care and conservation programs, science-based practice, novel research, and outreach at Walt Disney's Parks & Resorts.
In this role, you will contribute to the collection, interpretation and summarization of animal behavior data to support animal husbandry, health, welfare and conservation. This hourly role is an integral part of the Conservation and Science teams.
In this role, you will report to the Animal Behavior Science Manager.
What You Will Do
- Conduct various aspects of scientific monitoring with a primary focus on collecting animal behavior data via in person observations and video recordings to optimize animal well-being
- Collect, process and visualize data; produces reports or presentations with visual appeal and clarity for partners; reviews videos; conducts literature searches; and maintains databases and archival tools
- Provide support for meetings, classes, and workshops and supplies findings for staff seminars, team meetings, scientific journals, conference presentations, popular publications, and social media
- Develop and update standard operating guidelines, and provides technical support, organization and maintenance for equipment and safe work spaces, and ensuring hazardous waste compliance
- Order and distribute supplies, maintains inventory and assists with quality assurance
- Provide flexibility across Science Operations and Conservation teams and other science and conservation working groups to support operational and strategic goals
- Support communication efforts, helps creates original content and interactive, interpretive experiences, and engages regularly with Guests and other audiences to share our stories
- Support external partnerships to advance conservation, research, and public engagement
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education, professional interest and enthusiasm for animal behavior and animal welfare
- Experience working in zoos, aquariums and/or wildlife
- Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Data processing, graphing, and presentation experience
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills for formal and informal audiences
- Experience with behavioral data collection and a basic understanding of animal behavior and animal welfare science, including current trends in research and methodological approaches
- Full availability with work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, including possible travel
- Ability to support multiple projects and with attention to detail and ability to problem solve
- Proven ability to work independently, as well as within a dynamic team environment, both in an office or field environment
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and in view of the public. Ability to endure heat, humidity, biting insects, and other challenges associated with work in the field
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of experience with outreach/guest interaction/public speaking
- Advanced data management and visualization or experience with R or other statistics software
- Technical proficiency in using, maintaining and troubleshooting scientific equipment
- Experience with scientific writing and statistical analysis
- Experience with GIS and movement and spatial analysis
Education
- B.S. or equivalent experience in biology, marine biology, animal or conservation science, psychology, laboratory science or related field
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life! This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
