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Animal Programming and Husbandry - Summer Internship 2025
Job no : 5042451
Work type : Wage (Hourly)
Location : Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories : Educational and Media Services
Title : Animal Programming and Husbandry - Summer Internship 2025
State Role Title : Paid Intern
Hiring Range : $14.00 / hour
Pay Band : UG
Agency : The Science Museum of Virginia
Location : Broad Street Station
Agency Website : https : / / smv.org /
Recruitment Type : General Public - G
Job Duties
All Summer Interns will gain exposure to a wide selection of museum career opportunities. The Animal Programming and Husbandry intern will gain experience and skills key to careers in reptile husbandry, education, museums and the non-profit world, including activity development, informal education techniques for all age groups and education department operations.
Working with their mentor, this intern will co-develop handling procedures, assist in the development of an animal ambassador program, and work with the live animal collection, including insects, arachnids, reptiles, and rats. They will learn best practices for gallery interpretation by staffing the Animal Lab as well as other permanent exhibitions at the museum.
Internship activities will include meetings with Museum senior leaders, direct work experience, professional development, participation in career exploration presentations on science and the museum field, and networking opportunities.
Opportunities for Professional Development
- Interns will complete a project based on their interests. Projects could include (but are not limited to) :
- Developing live animal programming
- Developing animal interpretation and presentation resources for staff and volunteers
- Other related projects based on the candidate's interests and talents.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Considerations
Strong interest in animal science, biology, informal education, and animal behavior. Bilingual competency, particularly Spanish language, a plus.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Interested candidates must apply through the Commonwealth of Virginia job website, which can be accessed via https : / / jobs.virginia.gov /
All submissions must include a letter of intent describing their interest in the specific internship, a rsum, and two letters of reference.
Commitment
If you will be receiving school credit for your internship, your specific program will determine required hours and schedule. Interns must commit to participating in any / all training sessions associated with the position.
Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current / previous supervisory employment reference checks.
The Science Museum will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Contact Information
Name : Jared Strawderman
Phone : 804.864.1514
Email : jstrawderman@smv.org
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised : 06 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close : 03 Mar 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Salary : $14
