Facility
The Bunny Hutch Boutique and CLIMATES-Rescue
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Do you want to be a part of a unique zoological foundation that combines elements of a zoo, animal adoption, nutrition, animal rehabilitation, birthday parties, conditioning, community outreach, classes, habitat enrichment, conservation and fun? Then The Bunny Hutch Boutique and CLIMATES-Rescue is the place for you! We are looking to make adopting any breed or species fun; heck, a party! We follow the highest of standards outlined by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK), Association of Zoo and Aquarium Docents and Volunteers (AZADV), World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), International Marine Animal Trainers Association (IMATA) and more. We want everyone to know that animals cared for by keepers in a zoological environment live mentally stimulating lives and often live more than twice as long as their wild counterparts. This knowledge is not a secret; anyone can learn how to enrich ANY family member’s life. No matter if you are covered in fur, feather, skin or scales The Bunny Hutch is the place for you. Besides, wouldn’t you want to spend your time where everyone’s boss is a bunny?
PURPOSE: To provide assistance for the rescue’s staff in promoting the foundation’s mission, adoption and educational events as well as increasing our value in the community. This is an unpaid position with the possibility of promotion and future hire (The Bunny Hutch Boutique and CLIMATES only hires and promotes from within).
Duties
As Marketing Intern, act as Promotions Assistant to write press releases, public service announcements, newsletter articles, brochure distribution and developing promotions to target new audiences. Brainstorm new ways to increase visibility in community for the boutique, rescue, annual events and fundraising. Maintain photo library, produce press kits and photograph events. Possibility of designing and effecting promotional pieces.
Education and Pre-requisites
Qualifications
Knowledge of basic principles of public relations and/or marketing, strong writing skills and knowledge of WordPerfect required. Knowledge of spreadsheet applications (Quattro Pro), PageMaker, and layout and design concepts helpful, but not required. Knowledgeable operation of manual camera also helpful, but not required.
Compensation and benefits
The entry level program is unpaid. There are limited paid inetrnships for those who have completed our entry level program each semester.
Application instructions
If you feel your qualifications and experience meet our needs, please fill out the Intern Application Packet located online at http://www.thebunnyhutch.org/volunteer.html. If you have questions, please send correspondence to Info@TheBunnyHutch.org. We look forward to hearing from you!