The Conservation Education Internship will provide an introduction to zoo education, and the larger informal education field, for individuals seeking an education degree. During this experience, interns will shadow each aspect of the Conservation Education Department, including summer camps, outreach programs, on-grounds interpretation, early childhood programs, direct conservation work, and much more. The goal of this experience is to help education majors develop a better understanding for how informal education experiences can support their classroom instruction and how to maximize their future interactions with informal educators. While this internship will primarily take place Monday-Friday during regular Zoo hours, it may include some evening and weekend shifts. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for this position. All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and drug test. As this is a safety-sensitive role, a negative drug test result is mandatory. The drug test screens for five substances, including marijuana.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants should be current students or recent graduates of Harris-Stowe State University
- Minimum age requirement is 18.
- Applicants need not be currently enrolled in college/university, but prior college coursework is required.
- All successful candidates will be required to submit to a background check.
- A letter of intent
- Resume
