EDUCATION INTERN (SUMMER SEASON)
Mission Statement: Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve.
REPORTS TO: Education Programs Manager
SEASONAL/NON-SEASONAL: Seasonal, non-benefited, and unpaid
POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the zoo in accomplishing its mission while teaching a variety of Education programs as you work on a project throughout the summer. The Education Internship is an unpaid position that offers college credit based on your college or institution’s requirements.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Current college student majoring in biology, zoology, education, or a related field.
- Proof of negative TB test within two years and proof of TDAP vaccine within ten years.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Previous teaching experience a plus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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).
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A
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.
