Conservation Education Internship

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Conservation Education intern for Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s summer education programs (Zoo Camps and Classes).
• Study and learn curricula, prepare classroom materials, and set-up and clean classroom spaces.
• Assist education instructors in classroom educational activities.
• Lead fun, safe and interactive Zoo tours daily.
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure a safe and engaging Zoo education experience for participants.
• Mentor and evaluate High School volunteers with supervision by the High School Coordinator.
• Focus on career development and professional skills through reflection, mentoring, and evaluation.
• Learn and employ strong child management and interpersonal skills to connect to and relate with a diverse group of participants, family members, and volunteers.
• Act with integrity and professionalism in the workplace at all times, and in representation of ZSM on Zoo grounds.
• Assist with Conservation Education Department light housekeeping.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Open to any major of study for those passionate about education, conservation, wildlife, natural resources, and/or social sciences (e.g., informal or formal education, conservation, zoology, biological sciences, forestry, human dimensions, psychology, etc.)
• Must be First Aid/CPR/AED certified or be willing and able to become certified.
• Must be able to attend mandatory trainings May 31st and June 3rd – 7th.

Please note there is no direct animal handling experience and housing is not provided.