Education Program 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 junior, senior, or graduate with course work in education, biological sciences, and/or public interpretation for a 10 - 40 hour per week, 10 week long internship. Other time commitments can be negotiated.

What we offer...
Unfortunately, we cannot offer a salary, but we do offer the following benefits:

• The chance to further develop your skills and resume
• The experience in a variety of public education programs for a diverse range of audiences We are recognized nationally for the excellence of our education programs
• A creative environment with a supportive staff that provide opportunities for you take the initiative on projects that are meaningful and fun
• Letters of reference for future job opportunities
• A chance to join the Zoo in it’s efforts to save endangered species and the environment
• The Zoo...you get to visit every day!

What you would do as an intern...
The Conservation Division has a variety of education programs throughout the year. We have interns work in several areas for the broadest range of experience. Possible assignments include:

• Assisting with the outreach programs to local classrooms
• Developing web content
• Writing educational brochures
• Curriculum writing
• Program evaluation
• Interpretive program development
• Developing teaching tools and resources
• Teaching education programs in informal setting, i.e.:
  • day camps
  • classes
  • overnights
  • shows
  • preschool

How to apply...
Send your resume and a cover letter that answers the following questions:

1. What kind of course work and/or experience do you have in science?
2. What kind of course work and/or experience do you have working with animals?
3. What kind of course work and/or experience working with preschoolers/children/teenagers/adults?

From the letters/resumes, we will select interns to be interviewed.

Email applications to:
Conservation Internship Coordinator
(we aren't putting the actual address here in order to avoid harvesting by spammers!)

Please put "Education Program Internship" in the subject of your email.

OR

Mail applications to:
Conservation Internship Coordinator
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221

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