Join the best company in the United States and start working as an intern in the company. The internship program provides a learning opportunity for currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate applicants at an accredited college or university in the United States. The selected applicant will be actively involved in the Zoo‡s animal care departments, research efforts, conservation, administrative, and operations positions. Each of the roles is designed to help the candidate gain the experience that is related to their education. The company at present is not offering housing, stipend, or transportation. The hired applicant is required to commit 20-40 hours per week and must commit at least 12 weeks to gain the proper knowledge. All the students will be required to complete an educational project and are required to participate in at least one of the service-learning projects. The age of the student must be 18 years and successfully enrolled as a student in a reputed college or university.
Getting the program is not the only thing that is supposed to be done by the hired student. The person is assigned tasks that include taking care of the animals, and feeding them on time. The student is required to attend the professional development sessions that are designed especially for the Dallas Zoo interns. The organization‡s volunteer service department will work alongside students to document internship experience that is needed to gain college or university credit. The person must possess outstanding communication skills. The person is required to complete the tasks with minimum or little guidance. The program is open to everyone who is innovative, resourceful, and brilliant.
Dallas Zoo is a zoo that is located 3 miles south of downtown Dallas, Texas, in Marsalis Park. The organization was established in 1888, and it is the largest and oldest zoological park in Texas and is managed by the non-profit Dallas Zoological Society. It is home to more than 2,000 animals that represents 406 species. It is an accredited member of the World Association of Zoo and Aquarium and member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. In 2015, the zoo achieved an all-time annual attendance of more than 1 million visitors. The Dallas Zoological Society is supported by members and helps the company to grow.
Benefits
After enrolling as an intern in the company the student is offered benefits that include paid time off, sick leaves, a calm and composed working environment, and a chance to grow professionally in the career. The student can work in the company without any disturbance and can contribute towards the betterment of the company.
Responsibilities
- Feeding the animals and taking care of them.
- Exhibit maintenance, animal observation, and record keeping.
- Informal or formal interaction with Zoo guests.
- Perform all the research projects.
- Provide supervised animal training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Internship Eligibility
- The minimum age of the person must be at least 18 years.
- The person is required to work as a student in college or university and gain a degree in any related area.
- The applicant must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- The student must know how to operate computers.
- The candidate must know how to deal with the animals.
- The student must be brilliant, diligent, and resourceful.
Location
The company is offering an internship program in the United States. The person must stay in the company to gain the proper working experience.
Duration of Internship
Dallas Zoo internship is for 12 weeks and the student is required to commit 20-40 hours per week in the company.
How to Apply
The process of applying for the post is simple, the student is required to enter all the details and submit all the related documents and this is how one can apply for the program.
