Facility

San Francisco Zoo

Closing Date

Description

Period of time for Temporary position: Spring 2018 – Spring 2019

The San Francisco Zoological Society (“Society”) is a non-profit institution that manages and raises funds for San Francisco Zoo and Gardens (“Zoo”). The Society’s mission, supra, is summarized as the 3 c’s: to connect our visitors with wildlife so that they care about nature and ultimately conserve it. The Society’s leadership team is comprised of a President & Executive Director as well as a professional team of Senior Managers. The Society endeavors to meet or exceed the standards of its industry peers, including those established by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (“AZA”). For over 25 years, the Society has been continuously accredited by the AZA.

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

Application: Apply via our web site at www.sfzoo.org . Please include a cover letter outlining your animal care experience. No calls please.

Education and Pre-requisites

Not specified.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

Apply via our web site at www.sfzoo.org . Please include a cover letter outlining your animal care experience. No calls please.