Facility

Audubon Nature Institute

Closing Date

Description

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is looking for applicants for our Internship program within the Entomology Department.

Internship Overview:

This program will familiarize interested persons with the diversity of form and function of this planet’s most diverse group of animals, the Arthropods (including, Insects, Arachnids, Crustaceans, and more).

Interns will learn about and be responsible for educating the public at our interactive stations, working in the butterfly garden, husbandry of onsite collections, helping out with other daily tasks and special projects.

Minimum of 20 hours per week. Unpaid.

Qualifications:

Basic understanding of Biology and Animal Sciences (preferred)
Passion for Arthropods and their kin
Passion for educating the public
Strong verbal and written skills
Ability to multitask
Ability to stay on feet for prolonged periods of time
Ability to handle prolonged periods of times in warm, humid environments (butterfly house)
Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
Ability to lift 30-40 pounds

Education and Pre-requisites

Not specified.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

Please submit resumé with a cover letter that states why you are interested in the position offered and how much time you will be able to commit to the program.

Submit cover letter and resumé to Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, Zack Lemann, Manager of Animal and Visitor Programs, 423 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 or email to zlemann@auduboninstitute.org.

In the event their preferred placement has been filled, qualified applicants may be referred to other Audubon departments. By submitting application materials, the candidate agrees to release their information to our internship staff.