Zoo Exhibit Interpretation Internship

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Butterfly Pavilion is looking for an individual with an interest in interpretation of environmental sciences and animals and plant ecology, superior customer service skills and a love of educating visitors about the natural world. This is a great opportunity for those seeking hands-on experience in environmental education, interpretation, and museum studies.

Zoo Interpretation Intern is a part-time (1-3 days/week, 16-24 hours/week), unpaid seasonal position (3-5 months). University credit for this internship can be earned in most cases.

Responsibilities:

• Interacting with visitors as they explore Butterfly Pavilion’s Exhibits
• Facilitating play-based learning and providing educational information to visitors of all ages.
• Interpreter may use live animals to demonstrate science-based concepts to visitors.
• Assisting in daily public programming.
• Creating meaningful interaction between the exhibit and visitor for a deeper and more thoughtful experience and to make connections between exhibit topic, conservation and daily life.
• Collaborating with Education and Exhibits Department to develop and implement new curricula or programs.
• 1-3 days per week, 16-24 hours per week

Qualifications:

• Pursuing or holding a degree in education, environmental sciences, biology or related fields
• Comfortable interacting with visitors of all ages - enjoyment, enthusiasm, patience, sense of fun
• Interest in invertebrates, conservation, and environmental education
• Willingness to handle animals (all training provided onsite)
• Individuals of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply