Facility

Audubon Nature Institute

Closing Date

Description

The Primates Department at Audubon Zoo is seeking applicants to fill our 2019 internship positions.

Internship Overview:
The Primates department has a diverse collection of primates that includes prosimians, callitrichids, New World and Old World monkeys, and both lesser and great apes. We are a close-knit team looking to teach and mentor those who are interested in working in this rewarding profession. Interns will gain valuable experience while working with experienced primate keepers to learn aspects of zoo animal care such as husbandry, enrichment, training, exhibit maintenance, conservation, and public presentations. We are looking for hard-working individuals who are passionate about the field of zookeeping and have a strong passion for educating our guests about wildlife and conservation.

Time Commitment:
Internships are unpaid positions and require at least 32 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. This may include weekends and holidays. Exact start/end dates are flexible. No housing is provided.

Environmental/Working Conditions:
This internship includes manual labor and work in all weather conditions (e.g. heat, humidity, rain). Applicants must have current proof of a negative TB test.

Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old and demonstrate an interest in animal care and public education. Previous animal care experience is preferred.

Must be comfortable with all the physical challenges that come along with the position, including but not limited to: walking/standing for extended periods of time, lifting/carrying heavy objects (up to 50 lbs), climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, scrubbing, raking, etc.

Must be able to follow both written and verbal instructions and effectively communicate with staff and other interns.

2019 Session Dates and Application Deadlines:
In order to fulfill internship program requirements, we encourage candidates to begin their seasonal placements within the first month of the ranges indicated below.

Spring 2019 session – December 1, 2018
Summer 2019 session – March 1, 2019
Fall 2019 session – June 1, 2019
Winter 2019 session – September 1, 2019

Education and Pre-requisites

Not specified.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

Interested applicants should send a resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and stating why you are interested in this position to Madalyn Mason, mmason@auduboninstitute.org by the above deadlines. Please be sure to indicate your preferred session(s) in your application materials.

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.