Amphibian Department Internship
About The Position
Amphibian Department Internship General Description The Amphibian Department is seeking a seasonal intern capable of completing a 40 hour work week. Interns will work with the Life Science staff to learn the duties and responsibilities of zookeeping as a profession. Interns will help provide daily care for the animals including feeding, cleaning, behavioral observations, habitat modifications, field work and participation in special projects all designed to help ensure the best welfare for each animal. Interns will also interact with guests and help ensure outstanding overall guest experiences. Internships are approximately 14 weeks with some flexibility on scheduling This job description is by no means all-inclusive and may be subject to change due to the needs of the Detroit Zoological Society and its leadership. This document will be reviewed on a continual basis and will be modified as needed.
Requirements
- College course work completed in zoology, biology, animal behavior or related field.
- Must be self- motivated and have a strong work ethic.
- All interns must have proof of a negative TB test within the last 12 months on or before start date.
- The Human Resources department for the Detroit Zoological Society will also perform a background check on all applicants before they can start their internship.
Responsibilities
- Shadowing zookeepers and provide daily care, including but not limited to, feeding, cleaning and habitat maintenance and fabrication.
- Take direction from staff concerning duties, responsibilities and safety procedures
- Participate in special projects that benefit the animals
- Observations of animals and enhancement of animal welfare
- Submit a written 2–3-page paper summarizing your time as an intern. This is due one week before the internship ends.
- Participate in field work as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
