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Animal Care Intern (Fall)
$39k-45k (estimate)
Intern | Arts & Culture
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Binder Park Zoo is Hiring an Animal Care Intern (Fall) Near Battle Creek, MI
ANIMAL CARE INTERN
Mission Statement: Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve.REPORTS TO: Intern Coordinators
SEASONAL/NON-SEASONAL: Seasonal, as scheduled, and unpaid
POSITION SUMMARY:This experience-based opportunity gives interns hands-on skills assisting staff in the daily care of animals and exhibits, record keeping, and interacting with zoo guests. The Animal Care Internship is an unpaid position that offers college credit based on your college or institution’s requirements.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Mission Statement: Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve.REPORTS TO: Intern Coordinators
SEASONAL/NON-SEASONAL: Seasonal, as scheduled, and unpaid
POSITION SUMMARY:This experience-based opportunity gives interns hands-on skills assisting staff in the daily care of animals and exhibits, record keeping, and interacting with zoo guests. The Animal Care Internship is an unpaid position that offers college credit based on your college or institution’s requirements.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have completed one-year of college.
- Pursuing a major in zoology, biology, animal husbandry, or other animal related program.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proof of negative TB test within one year and proof of tetanus shot within ten years.
- Perform outdoor tasks including the daily feeding and care of domestic and exotic animals and the cleaning and maintenance of animal exhibits.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Communicate effectively using a hand held radio as needed.
- May be required to assist in the education department with education programs within the zoo.
- Comply with all Binder Park Zoo policies and procedures.
- Participate in team oriented zoo projects as needed.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials.
- Relate positively with diverse groups of people (guests, staff and volunteers).
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to be available for shifts on a flexible schedule that may be long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Ability to read, speak and write English in order to fulfill job functions in an understandable way.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Ability to complete tasks outdoors in all weather conditions and in a physically demanding environment.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Intern
INDUSTRY
Arts & Culture
SALARY
$39k-45k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/04/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/01/2024
WEBSITE
binderparkzoo.org
HEADQUARTERS
BATTLE CREEK, MI
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
1975
CEO
DIANE THOMPSON
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Arts & Culture
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About Binder Park Zoo
Established in 1975, Binder Park Zoo is located on 433 acres of natural forests and wetlands just outside of Battle Creek, Michigan. It hosts over 100 species of animals in natural exhibits. Connect. Inspire. Conserve.
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