Facility
San Francisco Zoo and Gardens
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Period of time for Temporary position: September 3, 2017– September 3, 2018
The goal of this internship is to learn and successfully perform (under supervision) the duties and responsibilities of a Zoo employee in the Children’s Zoo. Experience will include:
• Leading the public education programs which will include: Red Panda Talk, Livestock Stampede, Hatchery Tour, Prairie Dog and Meerkat Talk and Barnyard Encounters.
• Overseeing management of the volunteer programs: recruitment, orientation, work scheduling, training, daily supervision.
• Assisting keeper staff with animal care husbandry, diet and veterinary care of the large and diverse animal collection within the Children’s Zoo
• Completion of special projects as assigned by Curators as well as one project designed by the intern that advances animal wellness in the Children’s Zoo
• Assisting staff with animal enrichment and training programs
• Supporting facility management and administration
Qualifications: College level coursework in biology, zoology, ecology, or related area; ability to present information to groups; and career interest working with animals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environment: Includes working outdoors; physical work requires lifting up to 50 lbs and working with dust, hay, and animal hair/dander.
Salary: $14.00/hour
TO APPLY: Please apply via our web site at www.sfzoo.org. Include a cover letter detailing your experience as it relates to this position.
Education and Pre-requisites
Not specified.
Compensation and benefits
$14.00/Hour
Application instructions
Please apply via our web site at www.sfzoo.org. Include a cover letter detailing your experience as it relates to this position.