Education Intern (Fall)
Education Intern (Fall)
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Mission Statement: Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve.
Assist the zoo in accomplishing its mission while teaching a variety of Education programs as you work on a project throughout the fall. The Education Internship is an unpaid position that offers college credit based on your college or institutions requirements.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- College student majoring in biology zoology education or a related field.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proof of negative TB test within one year and proof of tetanus shot within ten years.
- Previous teaching experience a plus.
- Assisting with teaching Education programs including overnights camps informal interpretation on-grounds and outreach programs etc.
- Working on a project assignment of your choosing from a selection offered and overseen by Education Programs Manager.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Working with staff volunteers and other interns as needed.
- Communicating using hand held radios.
- Relating positively with diverse groups of people (guests staff and volunteers).
- Teaching a variety of Education programs as needed.
- Aiding Education staff in organizing and streamlining existing and future programs and documents.
- Complying with all Binder Park Zoo policies and procedures.
- Participating in team-oriented zoo projects as needed.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to read speak and write English in order to fulfill job functions in an understandable way.
- Ability to sit stand bend lift and move intermittently.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to participate in Overnights which are mostly on weekends 4:00pm to 12:00pm the following morning. Shifts may include 18-20 hours with short periods of sleep on a hard surface.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
