|
|
Wild
Life Live Show 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 student or graduate with course work or a background in biology or zoology and some related experience with animals. Interns will work in the wildlife show program and assist the show staff with basic animal husbandry duties. In addition, they may participate in the presentation of summer free-flight bird shows, classroom programs and on-grounds events and displays.
What we offer...
Unfortunately, we cannot offer a salary, but we do offer the following
benefits:
- Care and maintenance of the Wild Life Live show collection.
- The opportunity to learn operant conditioning techniques and the use of positive reinforcement in animal training.
- Training on public presentations and speaking skills
- A progressive management style that allows interns to take on a great deal of responsibility and provides a supportive, stimulating and fun workplace.
- Great experience for your resume.
- References for future job opportunities.
- The zoo...you get to visit every day!
What
you would do as an intern...
Wildlife Show Internships are physically demanding and interns may be
subject to a variety of environmental factors. All applicants are advised
to consider these factors when applying for this internship. Days may
vary with the show season. While there is some flexibility, interns should
be available for a 32-hour-per-week, 12-week-long internship.
- Daily tasks included in the care of the wildlife show collection, such as weighing, diet preparation, cleaning enclosures.
- Receive instruction and experience in animal handling and training techniques.
- Learn implementation and record keeping for environmental enrichment program.
- Gain experience with basic raptor mew design, perching, flooring and maintenance.
- Assist show staff in the presentations of summer shows, classroom programs and on-grounds events and displays.
- In addition, special projects may be arranged depending on the intern’s interests, availability and demonstrated skills.
Working with animals is physically demanding, and requires frequent bending, stretching and lifting. Interns may also be required to work outdoors and must, therefore, be able to tolerate extreme weather conditions. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30-50 lbs.
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 coursework 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: June 15
- Winter term: September 1
- Spring term: January 15
- Summer term: April 1
(Early consideration deadline March 1)
Email applications to:
Wildlife Show Coordinator
Please put "Wildlife
Show Internship" in the subject of your email.
OR
Mail resumes to:
Tanya Paul, Show Coordinator
Wild Life Live
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
back
to top
|
