CALL Intern

Toronto Zoo•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Climate Action Learning and Leadership (CALL) Program supports individuals from equity-deserving groups by creating career pathways in the fields of conservation and environmental science. Interns will join a peer cohort and explore a variety of departments across the Zoo, gaining exposure to the wide range of roles that support conservation, education, and animal care. Interns will have the opportunity for short-term placement in one of the available Zoo areas during this internship, based on their interests and operational capacity. They will work on group and individual projects based on climate and conservation. Through this experience, interns will develop professional skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, organization, and public engagement, while building awareness of wildlife conservation and climate action. This position will assist and provide support in implementing our Zoo’s current Strategic Plan.

Requirements

Must have completed high school, OSSD, or equivalent.
Interest in conservation and taking positive action to combat climate change.
Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
Ability to share and present information with guests and community in a courteous manner
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Well-developed interpersonal skills, along with strong communications skills
Must be knowledgeable in the use of computerized programs and systems as well as an interest in learning social media platforms.
Must be able to work weekends, shifts and holidays as scheduled.
Capable of meeting the physical requirements of the position. Some experiences may involve lifting and bending.

Nice To Haves

Previous successful work or volunteer experience preferred.
Working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS legislation an asset.

Responsibilities

Explore and learn about various Zoo departments and the diverse roles that support conservation, education, and animal care. Gain valuable experience, knowledge and build transferable skills.
Develop leadership skills through engaging others (guests, members, community, online followers) about conservation.
With support from the CALL team, generate content for social media posts based upon their working experience and participate in social media videos to reach communities to create awareness and engagement.
With the assistance of the CALL team, design and deliver programs including on/off site events and virtual broadcasts to engage audiences in activities related to conservation.
Deliver a project focused on climate action/conservation and a written report showcasing the learnings and skills gained during the internship.
Participate in pre- and post-survey and program impact assessments.
Demonstrate excellent customer service in all interactions with Zoo guests, staff, volunteers, and members of the community.
Engage program participants and Zoo guests in a creative and respectful way.
Follow appropriate health & safety protocols and Zoo policies, including recognizing and reporting and hazards/concerns, and participate in applicable training.
Follow all policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Attend appropriate training as required.