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The Education Department’s mission is to connect the community with engaging educational experiences that spark curiosity, ignite passion, and inspire action to protect and preserve the world around us. An internship with the Education Department at the Lehigh Valley Zoo is a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between people and animals! What better way to make a difference than to educate future conservationists and engage guests of all ages?
This internship is rooted in the study, concepts, and practices of effective education techniques applied to Environmental Education. During their time here, interns will have the opportunity to work alongside Education Specialists and get hands-on experience with Ambassador Animals at an AZA accredited zoo. The internship is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn:
Click to read more. Internship Expectations Conservation Education internships are open to undergraduate, graduate, and recently graduated students. You must be over 18 to participate in our internship. Interns must also have a valid driver’s license (driving zoo vehicles is required) and reliable transportation to the zoo. This internship is designed for anyone pursuing a career in: conservation, biology, environmental science, education, or another related field. Preferred candidates would have a background or interest in education and/or environmental sciences or biology related field. Intern must have established skills or be willing and open to learn new principles & practices of educational program development, learning theories, interpretive techniques, teaching methods, and teaching all age levels on a variety of topics. Intern must also have established skills and/or be willing and open to improve oral and written communication skills, effective presentation skills, and effective interpersonal skills. Intern must be willing and able to function and perform tasks independently and as a part of a team. Applicants must be willing and able to work in all types of weather and must be reliable. Part time positions (unpaid) are offered in the spring, summer, and fall. Part time interns will be expected to work at least one, eight-hour shift per week for the fall/spring and two, eight-hour shifts per week in the summer. Preference will be given to candidates that can commit to two or more days per week. Full time interns (stipend, limited positions, summer only) are expected to work a five-day, eight hour shift for the full thirteen weeks. The hours of this internship vary based on staff schedules and scheduled programming. Interns can expect to typically fall into an 8:00AM to 4:30PM shift (with a half hour lunch). Interns are expected to be open to an irregular schedule with possible holiday work, late outreaches, early mornings, and weekend shifts. Full time interns are not guaranteed consecutive days off. Internship housing is not provided and will be on the responsibility of the intern applying. We will do our best to assist potential interns to find appropriate housing. Interns will also need to provide criminal background check, fingerprint clearance, and child abuse clearance. The zoo will cover the cost of the clearances if you provide the proper documentation/receipts assuming the clearances have satisfactory results. General Requirements Sessions Spring (January-May) Summer (May-August) Fall (August-December) How do I apply? To apply, email your resume and cover letter to nhildebrand@lvzoo.org. Questions? Email nhildebrand@lvzoo.org. Collapse.
Lehigh Valley Zoo’s mission is to connects its community with nature to empower people to protect wildlife. The Lehigh Valley Zoo is offering 3 unique opportunities to participate in an unpaid Ambassador Animal Keeper internship, an unpaid Domestic Hoofstock and Commissary Keeper internship and an unpaid African Hoofstock Animal Keeper internship. Applicants’ internship preference will be taken into consideration however, qualified applicants may be assigned to any one of the three internship opportunities.
During this internship, interns will experience the day-to-day husbandry of our ambassador population which includes a variety of mammals, birds and herps. Click to read more. The internship is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn the following: Collapse.
During this internship, interns will experience the day-to-day husbandry of our barnyard area which includes: Alpacas, sheep, goats, chickens etc. Click to read more. The internship is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn the following: Collapse.
During this internship, interns will experience the day-to-day husbandry of our hoofstock population which includes: Eland, scimitar-horned oryx, aoudad, Bison and giraffe Click to read more. The internship is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn the following: Collapse.
Physical demands and work environment:
Physical Demands: Employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to drive Zoo vehicles. Interns are required to have proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants must have completed at least one year of college or have graduated within the last year. Preferred candidates will have or be working towards a degree in biology, zoology, animal behavior, or any other related field. Applicants should show strong observation and communication skills, an ability to work alone or in a group, an ability to think creatively and show critical thinking and good problem-solving skills.
All interns will be expected to work a ten hour day of 7am to 5:30pm and complete the minimum hour requirement for their session. Interns may also receive course credit for the internship from their respective institutes as arranged by the student and intern coordinator.
Duration of Internships
The Lehigh Valley Zoo offers internships throughout the year. The duration is determined by the intern coordinator, start and end dates are flexible but must be approved in advance.
Typical intern sessions:
Deadlines for Applications and How to Apply
Applications sent after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
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The Lehigh Valley Zoo does not provide housing for interns. It is the responsibility of the intern to arrange and pay for housing and associated costs of living for the duration of the internship. Interns are required to follow Lehigh Valley Zoo COVID-19 policies.
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