Nutritional Services Intern

Fort Worth Zoo • Fort Worth, TX

252d • $14 - $17

About The Position

Students are introduced to activities critical to a comprehensive Zoo Nutrition program, including nutrition operations, lab operations, and research. Internship will consist of ten weeks, alternating between the Nutritional Services Building and the Nutrition Lab.

Requirements

• Must be interested in learning more about a career in Zoo Nutrition
• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain zoo standards of insurability
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week
• Currently enrolled in (or graduated as of May 2025) an undergraduate program in animal science, biology, nutrition, wildlife science, zoology, or related field

Responsibilities

• Intern will be introduced to Nutritional Services operations including diet preparation, deliveries, inventory/ordering of feeds and supplies, record keeping, and food safety protocols
• Intern may also participate in diet formulation and diet assessment
• Intern will assist in the Nutrition Lab with nutrient analysis, feed sampling, drying, and grinding, cleaning/acid washing, HPLC operation, and blood and tissue processing using lab equipment
• Intern will participate in, and/or conduct, a nutrition-related research project

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Education Level: High school or GED