Blank Park Zoo
Fall 2017 Conservation Internship
The Blank Park Zoo is now accepting applications for a 2017 Fall conservation program internship. This internship is for college credit and is open to current or recently graduated college students with an interest in wildlife conservation. It is nonpaid; housing and transportation are the responsibility of the intern. Internship starts August 21, 2017.
The Conservation Intern will assist BPZ Conservation Manager with general wildlife conservation tasks, while learning about various conservation principles including (but not limited to) the following:
- In-situ conservation (in the wild)
- Ex-situ conservation (within zoos)
- Conservation messaging to various audiences
- International wildlife conservation organizations
- Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation (ZACC)
- Conservation fundraising
- Green zoo operations
- Conservation education
- Conservation marketing, social media
- Event planning
- Pollinator conservation
- Elephant/Rhino conservation
Requirements:
- Current or recently graduated College student, studying zoology, ecology, biology, or related field preferred
- Successfully complete a background check
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
- Willing and able to work in all weather conditions
- Available to work 8-24 hours per week, Monday – Friday, for a minimum of 8 weeks and a maximum of 15 weeks
- Experience with Publisher and Excel preferred, but not required
- Must be comfortable with public speaking
- Must have excellent writing skills
- Select and execute a project with the help of the Conservation Manager, which will be presented at the completion of the internship. The project will be designed around a topic of the intern’s interests.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a Conservation Intern Application, resume and cover letter to: Christine Eckles, Volunteer Manager, 7401 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 or email: cneckles@blankparkzoo.org.
The Conservation Intern Application can be found on our website: www.blankparkzoo.com
Application Deadline: July 21, 2017
Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone: 515-285-4722
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