Mammal Department Keeper Intern
ORGANIZATION: Zoo Atlanta
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Internships at Zoo Atlanta are designed to provide training and professional work experience that will help you achieve your academic and professional goals. Intern positions are unpaid and open to applicants enrolled in a degree-seeking program or who have recently graduated within two years from a college program in a field relevant to the internship being applied for.
- PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS INTERNSHIP ONLINE AT: https://zooatlanta.org/internship
Fall Term:
- Applications due Friday, June 19
- Determination letters sent by Friday, July 17
- Term: August 31 - December 20
Mammal Department Keeper Intern
- PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS INTERNSHIP ONLINE AT: https://zooatlanta.org/internship
Zoo Atlanta's Mammal Department plays an integral role in the Zoo's mission by providing informative, educational and engaging experiences; being respectful and responsible stewards of animals and the physical and financial assets entrusted to us; and engaging in related conservation activities and research.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This voluntary internship program provides qualified individuals with professional experience in the daily care of the department's animals and the opportunity to support animal care staff. The main role of interns, regardless of the season, is to work with animal care staff to keep areas clean, thus helping contribute to the welfare of the animals. Animal contact is not guaranteed to any intern and depending upon the area in which the intern is assigned, animal contact may be prohibited.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Mammal department interns are supervised by animal care staff within the department. In addition to assisting with cleaning, some interns may have the opportunity to be involved with public presentations, diet preparation, animal feeding and special projects, including the creation and implementation of enrichment items. Interns in the Mammal Department will be exposed to a wide variety of species, such hoofstock, elephants, and large carnivores, and should be comfortable working around these species. Assignments and opportunities that are available to a Mammal Department intern are based on individual progress during the internship.
OBJECTIVES:
* Provide support to Mammal Department staff
* Enhance productivity and efficiency of the Mammal Department team
* Allow qualified individuals the opportunity to gain professional experience as a keeper intern at a world-class zoological facility
* Provide an opportunity to gain a strong understanding of potential careers in animal husbandry, training and conservation education.
- PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS INTERNSHIP ONLINE AT: https://zooatlanta.org/internship
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About Zoo Atlanta
Location:
800 Cherokee Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30315, US
Mission Statement
We save wildlife and their habitats through conservation, research, education and engaging experiences. Our efforts connect people to animals and inspire conservation action.
Description
Zoo Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to saving wildlife and their habitats. We dedicate our resources to conservation, research, education and engaging experiences to help connect people to animals and inspire conservation action. Learn more about us on our website: zooatlanta.org.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Zoo Atlanta800 Cherokee Ave SEAtlanta, GA 30315
DATE POSTED
June 3, 2020
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Environmental Education
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- • Must be able to work 24-32 hours/week • Must be able to work approximately 8 hours per day on assigned days