Photography Internship
Its a jungle out there-Why not prepare for it with an internship at the zoo?
What you must have...
- A serious interest in professional photography
- Knowledge of professional 35mm photographic equipment
- Working knowledge of flash
What we offer...
Unfortunately, we cannot offer a salary, but we do offer the following benefits:
- The chance to develop your talents and portfolio.
- Experience that will look great on your resume. Our photographer has an excellent reputation, and potential employers will be impressed.
- 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.
- A chance to help the Zoo save endangered species and the environment.
- The Zoo...you get to visit every day!
Possible assignments include...
- Working on ZooTracks, a full color, quarterly publication for Zoo Members.
- Fulfilling outside publication requests.
- Helping to maintain the zoos large photo collection.
- Working with the design department to create eye-catching signage and interpretives.
How to apply...
Send your resume and a cover letter that answers the following questions:
- What are your career goals and how would this internship help you achieve them? What do you hope to gain from this internship?
- What kind of course work and/or experience do you have that would make you a valuable intern?
- 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:
- Fall term September 20
- Winter term November 15
- Spring term February 15
- Summer term April 5
Mail resumes to:
Michael Durham
Marketing Division
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221