Development/Fundraising
Internship
It’s
a jungle out there...Why not prepare for it with an internship at the
zoo?
Job
Description: We are looking for a college senior, or graduate
with course work in public administration, marketing, communications,
and/or public relations for a 20 hour per week, 10 week long internship.
What
we offer...
Unfortunately, we cannot offer a salary, but we do offer the following
benefits:
- The chance
to further develop your talents.
- Experience
that looks great on your resume! Our Development office has an excellent
reputation, and potential employers will be impressed.
- A progressive
management style that allows interns to take on a great deal of responsibility
and provides a supportive, stimulating and fun work place.
- Letters
of reference for future job opportunities.
- A chance
to help the Zoo save endangered species and the environment.
- The Zoo...you
get to visit every day!
What
you would do as an intern...
The Development office is very diverse, and we may use you in several
different areas. We make sure interns try their hand in as many things
as possible. Possible assignments include:
- Researching
potential corporate and foundation support for the zoo.
- Preparing
proposals to potential donors.
- Writing
thank you letters to donors.
- Assisting
in meetings with zoo supporters.
- Coordinating
special projects.
How
to apply...
Send your resume and a cover letter that answers the following questions:
- What are
your career goals and how would this internship help you achieve them?
What do you hope to gain from this internship?
- What kind
of course work and/or experience do you have that would make you a valuable
intern?
- In what
areas are you most interested in attaining experience through this internship?
From the
letters/resumes, we will select interns to be interviewed. Deadline for
applications is:
- Fall term
September 20
- Winter
term November 15
- Spring
term February 15
- Summer
term April 5
Mail
resumes to:
Kim Freed
Director of Development
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
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