Volunteer Management Internship

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

Job Description: We are looking for a college student with course work in management, communications, or personnel management.

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

• The chance to further develop your talents.
• Experience that looks great on your resume! Our Volunteer office 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 educate others about environmental issues
• The Zoo...you get to visit every day!

What you would do as an intern...
The Volunteer office is very diverse, and you will be able to experience working in many different areas. We invite you to expand your skills in as many areas as possible. Possible assignments include:

• Interviewing new volunteers
• Training new volunteers at orientation
• Recruitment of community volunteers
• Event management
• Scheduling volunteers
• Evaluating volunteers
• Work with volunteers implementing zoo educational programs

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

1. What kind of course work and/or experience do you have in science?
2. What kind of course work and/or experience do you have working with animals?
3. What kind of course work and/or experience do you have working with children/teenagers?

From the letters/resumes, we will select interns to be interviewed.

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

Mail resumes to:
Paula McCall
Volunteer Coordinator
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221