What are the responsibilities and job description for the City of Little Rock Zoo Summer Internship Program - Zoological Research Internships position at Little Rock Zoo?
Location
Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Unpaid Internship
Job Number
ZO-2025-01
Department
Zoo - Intern
Opening Date
01/08/2025
Closing Date
3/1/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?
No
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department
City of Little Rock Zoo
Grade
999
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
The Little Rock Zoo is now accepting applications for 2025 zoological research internships. The Zoo is seeking dependable, hardworking college students interested in the fields of animal care, education, and research. Interns will gain valuable experience with zoo research by training with professional zoo educators, scientists, and husbandry staff.
Interns will receive a stipend with housing options sponsored by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation. Selected interns will be given the option of a $3,000 stipend without housing OR a $1,000 stipend including UALR dorm housing. Transportation is the responsibility of the intern.
The 2025 summer internship term will begin with orientation on Monday June 2, 2025, continuing through the end of July. End dates may be no earlier than July 27th and no later than July 31st without approval.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
Zoological Research Internships -
The Little Rock Zoo Research Intern will participate in on-grounds, behavioral and wellness research projects. Duties will include conducting literature reviews, creating behavioral ethograms, collecting behavior observations of animals, creating visualizations of data, running statistical analyses, and presenting results. Training will be provided. Interns will also be expected to be able to speak to the public about their work in a professional manner and at an appropriate level. Previous experience in research or animal behavior is helpful but not required. Suitable candidates should be comfortable interacting with people and standing (or sitting) outdoors in the Arkansas heat for extended periods of time. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn about zoo management and animal welfare topics through lectures and activities offered throughout the summer.
Please note, this is not an animal care internship – while we will consider all applicants, those with an interest in research may find this internship more suitable than those focused on animal care.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications and Additional Requirements:
You may call the Human Resources office at (501) 371-4590 if you are having computer difficulties.
City of Little Rock temporary employees, volunteers or interns do not receive any additional benefits (leave, insurance or retirement/pension).
01
Are you willing and able to work weekends, holidays and nights? (NOTE: The zoo is open everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day)
Why do you want to be an intern for the City of Little Rock Zoo this summer?
03
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in the following areas?
Have you completed at least four (4) semesters of college in the field indicated above?
Does your grade point average (GPA) reflect at least a 2.5? You must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be considered for an internship at the City of Little Rock Zoo and transcripts must be provided.
Will you be able to provide documentation on your vaccinations, recent physical and a negative TB test (dated within 6 months). Documentation will be required the first day of the internship term.
What stipend option will you be requesting?
Are you willing and available to work 36 - 40 hours per week starting June 2, 2025?
Are you available to attend the mandatory orientation on June 2, 2025?
How did you find out about this particular position?
Agency City of Little Rock
Department Zoo - Intern Address Zoo Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Website https://www.littlerock.gov/city-administration/city-departments/zoo/
Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Unpaid Internship
Job Number
ZO-2025-01
Department
Zoo - Intern
Opening Date
01/08/2025
Closing Date
3/1/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?
No
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department
City of Little Rock Zoo
Grade
999
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
The Little Rock Zoo is now accepting applications for 2025 zoological research internships. The Zoo is seeking dependable, hardworking college students interested in the fields of animal care, education, and research. Interns will gain valuable experience with zoo research by training with professional zoo educators, scientists, and husbandry staff.
Interns will receive a stipend with housing options sponsored by the Arkansas Zoological Foundation. Selected interns will be given the option of a $3,000 stipend without housing OR a $1,000 stipend including UALR dorm housing. Transportation is the responsibility of the intern.
The 2025 summer internship term will begin with orientation on Monday June 2, 2025, continuing through the end of July. End dates may be no earlier than July 27th and no later than July 31st without approval.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
Zoological Research Internships -
The Little Rock Zoo Research Intern will participate in on-grounds, behavioral and wellness research projects. Duties will include conducting literature reviews, creating behavioral ethograms, collecting behavior observations of animals, creating visualizations of data, running statistical analyses, and presenting results. Training will be provided. Interns will also be expected to be able to speak to the public about their work in a professional manner and at an appropriate level. Previous experience in research or animal behavior is helpful but not required. Suitable candidates should be comfortable interacting with people and standing (or sitting) outdoors in the Arkansas heat for extended periods of time. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn about zoo management and animal welfare topics through lectures and activities offered throughout the summer.
Please note, this is not an animal care internship – while we will consider all applicants, those with an interest in research may find this internship more suitable than those focused on animal care.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications and Additional Requirements:
- College student or recent graduate majoring in biology, zoology, or other related field
- Must have completed a minimum of 4 semesters at the start of the internship
- Student in good standing, GPA 2.5 or higher
- Up-to-date vaccinations, recent physical and negative TB test (dated within 6 months of start date). Documentation will be required on the first day of the internship term. Covid-19 vaccination will be required for animal care internships.
- Able to work 36-40 hours per week for a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks beginning the week of June 2nd (minimum 280 hours completed).
- Acceptance into the program is contingent on passing a background check
- Available to attend Intern orientation on June 2nd – Orientation is Mandatory
- ONLY On-Line Applications Accepted. All of the below documents are required when you submit the application.
- Resume (required at time of application)
- Letter of interest (i.e. cover letter) including dates of availability (please include any prior obligations and time off requirements)
- School transcript (may be unofficial) (required at time of application)
- Names and email addresses of 2 references (required at time of application)
You may call the Human Resources office at (501) 371-4590 if you are having computer difficulties.
City of Little Rock temporary employees, volunteers or interns do not receive any additional benefits (leave, insurance or retirement/pension).
01
Are you willing and able to work weekends, holidays and nights? (NOTE: The zoo is open everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day)
- Yes
- No
Why do you want to be an intern for the City of Little Rock Zoo this summer?
03
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in the following areas?
- Zoology
- Biology
- Education
- Natural History
- Animal related degree
- No related degree, but I have completed related coursework.
- No related Education
Have you completed at least four (4) semesters of college in the field indicated above?
- Yes
- No
Does your grade point average (GPA) reflect at least a 2.5? You must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be considered for an internship at the City of Little Rock Zoo and transcripts must be provided.
- Yes
- No
Will you be able to provide documentation on your vaccinations, recent physical and a negative TB test (dated within 6 months). Documentation will be required the first day of the internship term.
- Yes
- No
What stipend option will you be requesting?
- Full Stipend
- Partial stipend plus UALR campus housing
- Undecided
Are you willing and available to work 36 - 40 hours per week starting June 2, 2025?
- Yes
- No
Are you available to attend the mandatory orientation on June 2, 2025?
- Yes
- No
How did you find out about this particular position?
- LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
- Facebook/Social Media
- Arkansas Business
- KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
- Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
- City Employee
- Friend or relative who does not work for the City
- Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
- Career Builder/Indeed
- Government Jobs
- Indeed
- College/University Career Page
- Career Fair
- Virtual Job Fair
- Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
- Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
- Department of Workforce Services
- AZA
- Other
Agency City of Little Rock
Department Zoo - Intern Address Zoo Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Website https://www.littlerock.gov/city-administration/city-departments/zoo/
