Conservation Fundraising Campaign Internship – Summer 2026

Dallas Zoo Management • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Interns will take on leadership roles in organizing and executing conservation fundraising campaigns. Responsibilities include planning conservation-themed events, engaging with the public, and representing the Dallas Zoo at events. Interns will learn event logistics, database management, and building community partnerships, gaining insight into nonprofit operations and fundraising.
Educational Opportunities:
Shadow staff at conservation engagement tables and receive mentorship in conservation messaging.
Lead committee meetings and help craft event themes and key conservation messages.
Participate in nonprofit community engagement, public relations, and networking activities.
Engage in real-world conservation and fundraising events, both on- and off-site.

Requirements

• Must be available 20 hours per week for up to 12 weeks, including evenings and weekends.
• Able to work in a team, communicate clearly, and manage event logistics.
• Must be a current student or recent graduate (within one year).
• Enrolled at an accredited U.S. college/university.

Responsibilities

• Planning conservation-themed events
• Engaging with the public
• Representing the Dallas Zoo at events
• Event logistics
• Database management
• Building community partnerships
• Shadow staff at conservation engagement tables
• Lead committee meetings
• Craft event themes and key conservation messages
• Participate in nonprofit community engagement, public relations, and networking activities
• Engage in real-world conservation and fundraising events, both on- and off-site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed