This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.
Host Organization
Type of Position
- Full time
- $12.50/hour with a $700 living stipend for each 12-week term
- Housing provided if outside of a 40-mile radius of Nashville Zoo
Description
Do you want to get experience working with animals at an AZA institution? As an Education Intern you will have the opportunity to gain experience working with many of the world’s most unique animals.
This supervised animal care position interacts directly with animals, guests, volunteers, and other Zoo staff.
Upon completion of training, the placement consists of:
- Assisting in training, cleaning, diet prep, and other husbandry duties
- Working closely with other staff/volunteers to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
- Learning to make positive contributions to enhance the guest experience at Nashville Zoo.
- Due to strict animal husbandry guidelines and safety issues, there may be very limited or no animal contact or inside exhibit work with certain animals in the Zoo.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants will be assessed according to their knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Passion and interest in exploring zoo or conservation related field
- Ability to work with all age groups
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Guest-service oriented and enthusiastic about providing guests an enriching experience
- Ability to communicate effectively, both speaking and writing
Eligibility
- College-aged or recent college graduate
- Willingness to study and learn the curriculum provided by Zoo
- Submit to a criminal background check and drug screening and proof of a negative TB Test
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Requires frequent moving about for long distances and over uneven terrain
- Will be expected to wear the approved uniform and observe the same personal appearance standards required of all Zoo staff
- Must be able to work a set schedule which will include flexible hours, evenings, holidays, and/or weekends
- Frequent exposure to the outside elements and summer heat can be expected
- Attendance at all required training sessions and lectures, all meetings with assigned Intern Coordinator, Volunteer Manager and other mentors, completion of all assignments including two projects for each 12-week term, and maintenance of a written journal throughout internship term
Deadline to Apply
Friday, November 1st
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