Education Internship
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Job ID 18670
Job Description
The Education Department at Wildlife Safari is currently accepting applications for our ongoing Internship Program. This Internship offers an exciting, hands-on and unique opportunity. This internship is geared to individuals who want to explore a profession in Zoo Education. Education Department Intern duties include (but are not limited to): animal ambassador husbandry (cleaning enclosures, diet preparation, enrichment), handling of all education animal collection, conducting guided tours, helping with camps and classes, educational outreach presentations and on site presentations.
Requirements:
- Preferred to have at least one year toward a college degree in an animal related field
- Preferred to have some animal related experience
- Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license
- Negative TB test
- Excellent customer service skills
- Able to speak to the public both individually and in a presentation setting
- Interns must present themselves in a professional manner during their internship
- Must be able to pass a drug test, including for marijuana
- Candidates must agree to a background check
The internship is unpaid for a period of three months. Transportation is NOT provided.
Start dates are flexible. To apply send resume and cover letter to
Wildlife Safari
Department of Education
PO Box 1600
Winston, OR. 97496
or email to education@wildlifesafari.net