Facility

The Zoo at Chehaw

Closing Date

Description

The Zookeeper Internship at The Zoo at Chehaw is a paid, 6-month program providing an opportunity to learn about and perform the husbandry and daily duties required to care for our animal collection. Participants will work alongside zookeepers and gain valuable on-the-job experience. This program is designed to help recent college graduates prepare for a career in zookeeping or any other animal-care field. Housing and a stipend are provided for the duration of the program.

Pay: $3 per hour stipend
Housing: Provided on-site
Working Hours: 40 hours per week- 5 days per week total (ANY DAY Mon-Sun)
Internship Length: 6 months

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Enclosure cleaning and maintenance
• Diet preparation and feeding
• Participation in an animal training program
• Animal observation and proper record documentation
• Implementation of approved enrichment
• Animal handling during public presentations
• Development of public speaking skills through conservation-themed programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• This position requires interns to work in all weather conditions including heat, humidity, rain, cold, and dust
• Interns will spend 6 months working in/with all aspects of the Zoological Department
• This position involves considerable physical exertion such as repetitive bending, pushing/pulling/carrying heavy loads, and regular lifting of heavy objects (up to 80 pounds)

Education and Pre-requisites

• Candidate must be a recent college graduate (within 1 year of application); coursework in a biology-related field is preferred but not required
• Candidates do not need previous animal-care experience, but working in kennels, stables, or other animal facilities will be a plus

Compensation and benefits

Pay: $3 per hour stipend
Housing: Provided on-site

Application instructions

Send resume and cover letter to Ssassone@chehaw.org, on or before listed closing date, with subject line: January 2019 Internship.
No telephone calls will be accepted.