Teen Programs Intern - Spring 2018

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Overview
The Teen Programs intern supports our Conservation Youth Team (CYT) program. The CYT volunteer program helps students develop important job and life skills, build self-confidence, and earn community service hours. The intern will gain an understanding of the needs required for managing a year-round volunteer program for teens. The intern will assist with interviews, training, scheduling, day-to-day operations, and general supervision. The internship is unpaid, but there are many other benefits that will afford interns a valuable experience in conservation and teen programs management.

Duties

• Assist in supervision of teens on-grounds
• Assist with CYT information sessions and professional development
• Review CYT applications and assist with interview process
• Prepare quarterly newsletter with zoo updates for teens
• Develop program and schedule for quarterly CYT meeting
• Help plan for the summer CYT session
• Help teens gain confidence in public speaking and conservation

Qualifications

• Be a current undergraduate or graduate student
• Be available for at least a three month commitment
• Be able to make at least a 160 hour commitment
• Occasional evenings and weekends required; must be available at least one weekend day a week
• Have reliable transportation to and from the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, VA

To Apply:
Email your resume, cover letter, and transcript (unofficial is acceptable) to Kristine.Kastenbaum@norfolk.gov or fax to 747-441-5408.

Applications for winter/spring 2018 are due December 1st, 2017.