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Facilities Management Assistant Internship

Its a jungle out there-Why not prepare for it with an internship at the zoo?

Job Description: We are looking for an upper level or graduate student with background in architecture and/or construction project management to assist with updating existing 25 Year Capital Improvement Plan and developing specifications for those projects. Computer skills imperative, may work flexible hours.

What we offer...
Unfortunately, we cannot offer a salary, but we do offer the following benefits:

  • The chance to further develop your talents and skills.
  • Experience that will look great on your resume!
  • A chance to work, meet and network with facilities management professionals.
  • A progressive management style that allows interns to take on a great deal of responsibility and provides a supportive, stimulating and fun work place.
  • Letters of reference for future job opportunities.
  • The Zoo...you get to visit every day!

What you would do as an intern...
The opportunities are very diverse because we want to make sure that interns try their hand at many things. Possible assignments may include:

  • Assist in assessing structural components and project frequency for current 25 Year Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Updating Capital Improvement Plan based on assessments
  • Developing and updating preventative maintenance plan that supports the Capital Improvement Plan.
  • Research and development of technical specifications for projects associated with maintenance and/or Capital Improvement Plan.

How to apply...
Send your resume and a cover letter that answers the following questions:

  1. What are your career goals and how would this internship help you achieve them? What do you hope to gain from this internship?
  2. What kind of course work and/or experience do you have that would make you a valuable intern?
  3. In what areas are you most interested in attaining experience through this internship?

From the letters/resumes, we will select interns to be interviewed. Deadline for applications is:

  • Spring term February 15
  • Summer term April 5
  • Fall term September 20
  • Winter term November 15

Mail resumes to:
Facilities Management Division
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221