A Conservation Education Intern will assist the Conservation Education Department in fulfilling the educational mission of the Zoo.  This person will assist with such tasks as Zoo camps, Zoo Snoozes, performing educational outreach animal encounters both on and off campus, conducting guided tours of the Zoo, and delivering animal chats and amphitheater presentations.  Interns will work with a variety of animals (small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and arthropods).  Interns are supervised by Conservation Education staff. Internships may be completed for college credit based on the college’s guidelines.

Qualifications: Candidates must have completed one year of a college degree program in biology, animal behavior, zoology, education, or other related field. Candidates must also have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with all ages of people, and the ability to work in a team environment. They must also be self-motivated, reliable, prompt, able to lift 50 pounds, and able to work in all weather conditions.  Interns are also required to complete an intern project that benefits the Zoo and is completed during the internship period.  A negative TB test must also be provided.  Internships are unpaid, must complete 288 hours, and require 24 hours per week (schedules may be flexible based on a candidate’s availability). To apply, please provide a cover letter, resume, and a list of references.

Interns are accepted quarterly. It is advisable to apply as early as possible before the start of a quarter. 

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and a list of references to:
Racine Zoo
Attention: Heather Egerer
200 Goold Street
Racine, Wisconsin 53402
education@racinezoo.org