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Job Opportunity: Education Internship:Tyler , TXJob description:
Caldwell ZooEducation InternshipEducation and Events Intern tasks:» Support the Caldwell Zoo Education and Events Department by assisting in the development of education curriculum and special events » Assist in teaching classes, school programs, outreaches, and other opportunities in the community and surrounding area on predetermined presentations » Deliver presentations in the zoo as an interpretive guide for our guests bringing them closer to our animals » Assist in event and volunteer program planning and implementation » Provide animal ambassador practices, as needed, as part of programming in a way that ensures the safety of the guests and animals in a calm manner » Commitment to lgain and master all content and expertise needed to provide quality programming to Zoo program participants and guests. » Be able to provide excellent customer service to all zoo guests, including parents, teachers, chaperones, students, etc. » Preparation and breakdown of program materials » Know and follow all emergency procedures and protocols » Maintain a positive and encouraging attitude to co-workers and guests » Completion of various additional tasks as assigned Qualifications : » Required minimum 1 year of paid or unpaid practice working with children » Preferred 1 year of paid or unpaid practice with interpretation, formal, or informal education in a zoological, camp, museum, school, non-profit or related setting » Must be comfortable handling and working with animals, including snakes and other reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and invertebrates » Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions » Excellent oral communication expertise required » Comfortable with public speaking » Must have an appreciation for environmental education and a commitment to conservation and animal welfare » Professional dress, appearance, and conduct » Working expertise of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer. » Must pass background, physical, and TB check suitable education » REQUIRED Sophomore or higher classification » Overall GPA must be 2.5 or higher » Preferred: Education, Biology, Zoology, Pre-Vet, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, or related degree preferred but not required. We want anyone with a passion for children, animals, conservation, the environment, and a availability to learn Schedule/Availcapability Requirements: » Must have full availcapability for the internship which lasts from January to mid-August. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: » Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds » availability to work outside in inclement weather PerksHousing ProvidedincomeStipendHow to submit the application:If you are interested, please send a letter of interest and resume to:Tori Malley, Administrative adjunct Caldwell Zoo P.O. Box 4785 Tyler, Texas 75712 E-Mail: tmalley@caldwellzoo.org NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE Caldwell Zoo 2203 M.L.King Blvd Tyler, TX 75702 Visit our website Return to All Job Posts Edit your job postingGeneral Settings» Title (limited to 100 characters) » » Description » Add details about the job itself here. » practice » » Comments » » income » » Category Type » Internship Job » » How should a candidate apply? » Example: the mailing address, email address, fax number or website the applicant should use to apply. » » Job Perks » Company Info » Company Name » » Address » » » » City » » State » Please Select Alberta Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Brunswick Newfoundland Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Northwest Territories North Dakota Nova Scotia Nunavut Ohio Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Pennsylvania Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Yukon » Zip » » Company Phone » » Company Fax » » Company Website » » Company Twitter Username » » Company Facebook Page » » About the Company » » Company Logo/Avatar » Remove » JPG and GIF only, recommended size of 100x100 pixels. Contact Info Please enter your contact information below. This is for communication purposes only and will not display on your listing. » Name » » or Cancel Submitting your job posting... Skills:
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