Behavior Analyst- Disney’s Animals, Science And Environment Team

Join us as part of a dynamic team and science-based culture where our mission is to Lead Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Care for animals and the environment, Connect people to nature and Conserve our natural resources. Under the direction of the Behavioral Husbandry Zoological Manager, this position will be responsible for assisting area operations managers, veterinarians, nutritionists, zoological mangers, scientists, aquarists and keepers in implementation of applied behavioral analysis techniques to achieve behavioral management goals.

The Behavioral husbandry team is part of a larger animal care team, sitting within the science team alongside the husbandry, health and nutrition teams for Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment. This role may apply to any location where Disney cares for animals, but is based at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

This is a Part Time role requiring weekday availability.

In this role, you will report to the Zoological Manager of Behavioral Husbandry.

Responsibilities:

As the Behavior Analyst, in partnership with the Behavioral Husbandry Zoological Managers, you will:

• Translate scientific principles of behavior to practical applications by helping teams analyze and understand the motivations behind behaviors, modify behaviors and create solutions to motivate desirable behaviors.
• Provides leadership support and participates in the pursuit of team strategic goals.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive learning environment for both humans and animals.
• Create functional analyses and other behavior-analytic procedures as requested and assists teams through the process.
• Communicate effectively and partners on projects with other disciplines on the Behavior Sciences team.
• Maintains ongoing contact with advances in the field of behavior analysis and their applications in the zoological field.
• Partners with other disciplines of the science team to problem solve and provide evidence when investigating behavioral issues.
• Create staff development opportunities in the skill of behavior management, as well as promoting awareness of external learning opportunities.
• Be responsible for guiding design and implementation of behavior analysis techniques in support of evidence-based behavior management programs globally in ASE and in the zoological industry.
• Provide resources (time, budgeting, technical needs, etc.) that help maintain and assist in the progression of BH programs.
• Maintain effective communications and relationships between the animal care teams and BH.
• Support animal care teams and other partners in following the BH vision, mission, philosophy, and commitments.
• Cultivates a culture where everyone seeks to understand different viewpoints and embraces learning from others.

Required Qualifications:

• Problem solving and decision making
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium setting, including training, enrichment, and/or other behavior-specific work.
• Strategic thinking and prioritization
• Outstanding partnership skills including
• Strong commitment to a modern philosophy around Behavioral Husbandry.
• Collaborative project planning, management and completion
• Verbal and written communication
• Relationship building and management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applied Operant Conditioning experience.

Required Education:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in behavior analysis, or psychology with a behavior analysis focus.

Preferred Education:

• Master’s degree from an ABAI-accredited program.

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.

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