Education Internships
Description
As an Education Intern you will assist the Education Department in fulfilling the mission of the Zoo by assisting with a variety of tasks such as program delivery of Zoo classes, presenting animal encounters both on and off site, conducting guided tours of the Zoo, and delivery of interpretive presentations, activities and possibly animal chats. Interns will also be involved with the behind-the-scenes program development as well as inclusion in the administrative tasks in order to get a well-rounded understanding of a zoo education department.
Education Department interns will be required to successfully complete program animal training with a variety of animals (small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and arthropods). Interns are supervised by the Education Department staff.
Requirements
- Must have completed a minimum of 4 semesters at the start of the internship
- Student in good standing, GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Capable of lifting 20lbs
- Available to work 20-40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks*Acceptance into the program is contingent on passing a background check and a drug screening.
Required Materials to Apply
- Resume
- Letter of Interest, including dates of availability (please include any prior obligations)
- School Transcript (may be unofficial)
Please send application materials to:
Red River Zoo
Erica Prokrym, Education Director
4255 23rd Ave. South
Fargo, ND 58104
701-277-9240 x 309
[email protected]