Animal Enrichment Intern
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Lincoln Park Zoo inspires communities to create environments where wildlife will thrive in our urbanizing world. The zoo is a leader in local and global conservation animal care and welfare learning and science. A historic Chicago landmark founded in 1868 the notforprofit Lincoln Park Zoo is a privatelymanaged membersupported organization and is free and open 365 days a year. Visit us at .
This internship is designed for anyone interested in pursuing a career in an animal care or animal behavior field. Interns will work directly with the Behavioral Husbandry and Enrichment Managers animal keepers and utilize the ZooMonitor program to learn the principles of providing enriching experiences and evaluating behavior in order to promote great welfare.
This internship will focus on helping implement an indepth enrichment evaluation program for a specific building. The intern will conduct daily observations on the Zoos animals using ZooMonitor and assist with data analysis. In addition the intern will be responsible for researching and gaining knowledge about species specific behavior that could aid in helping to develop ongoing enrichment initiatives and other assigned projects.
A recent TB test and Covid vaccine will be required. Because of the nature of working close to a variety of animals both alongside the management and keeper staff the applicant needs to demonstrate maturity selfmotivation and an ability to follow direction.
This position is scheduled to begin in June/July 2025. This internship will be 2.5 months. This is a paid $16.40 40 hr/week position interns may be asked to work on weekends or from home at times. To apply please visit; JOB FUNCTION:
- Assist with ongrounds behavioral monitoring projects using ZooMonitor
- Perform literature research on animal behavior of certain species as needed with high attention to detail.
- Capture or find video examples of specific behavioral goals
- Research new ideas for enrichment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Become proficient using ZooMonitor to record behavior
- Gain indepth knowledge about the science of animal behavior
- Learn the skills and concepts necessary to care for exotic animals
- Understand the process of SPIDER as it pertains to an enrichment program
- Learn the processes of behavioral research and how it can be applied to an enrichment program
- Gain an understanding of the duties of a Behavioral Husbandry Manager
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Interns are expected to participate in various professional development and networking events hosted by the zoo as part of the internship program
- Must complete a presentation at the end of their internship
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Possess strong computer organizational (project management) and communication skills (written and spoken)
- Willingness to work outside in harsh field conditions (i.e. rain and heat); willingness to work early morning hours as necessary
- Strong willingness to learn
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Previous handson work with animals preferred
- Works well in a team environment as well as independently
- Maintains a positive and flexible approach to daily responsibility
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Junior or Senior in college or recent college graduate
- Major in Biology Animal Behavior Psychology Zoology or other related field
OUR PROMISE
Lincoln Park Zoo is committed to an environment that is inclusive and welcoming. We celebrate the diverse qualities perspectives values and experiences of all people. For Wildlife. For All.
LINCOLN PARK ZOO BENEFITS
In addition to such standard benefits Blue Cross Blue Shield) as medical dental vision life and disability coverages and a 403(b) savings plan with an institutional match benefits of working at the zoo include (benefits are for regular full time employees):
- Free admission to many other Chicago cultural institutions
- Free onsite parking anytime with access to Lincoln Park Lakeshore Trail and North Avenue Beach
- Discounts on event tickets (free admission to select events) attractions dining and retail at the zoo
- Quarterly staff mingle events and LPZooU training and educational sessions about the zoo wildlife ecology and related subjects
- Company contribution to Health Savings Account (Medical PPO only)
- A working environment with green spaces and regularly available visits with wildlife!
Salary: $16.40/hr
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
