Job Postings

2016 Internship

Facility

Summerfield Farm & Zoo

Closing Date
August 23, 2016
Description

Interns at Summerfield Zoo fulfill a large range of duties during their time here. Internships at the zoo include working with the animals directly and working with the public to help educate them about the animals that reside at the zoo. The zoo houses over 40+ species of mammals, birds, and reptiles – ranging from hyenas, wolves, alligators, to reindeer and horses. Each day of the internship can vary quite a bit. A standard week day consists of preparing diets for the animals, maintaining the cleanliness of the animal food prep kitchen, cleaning animal habitats, bottle feeding babies, maintaining health records, helping with any of the health initiatives that need to be done for the day, maintaining animal habitats, helping to maintain USDA records, animal enrichment, etc. Some weekdays also could include helping with field trips.
The zoo is open to the public on weekends during the summer & fall. Weekend days may consists of any of the above activities along with helping to educate the public about the animals that reside at Summerfield.
We have a large variety of species including threatened and endangered species. Our interns have all said that the experiences that they have received while here have helped them in their future careers. We have interns that have gone on to become veterinarians, zoo keepers, and to work in other animal and conservation related fields. Job positions are sometimes offered to interns after they complete their internships.

Education and Pre-requisites

*Must be at least 18 years of age
*Must be either a recent college graduate or current college student with a degree or seeking a degree in an animal care related field
*Must be capable of the physical requirements to work in a zoo setting (ie. lift 50 pounds, etc.)
*Must be able to work with and without direct supervision
*Must be able to follow oral and written directions

Compensation and benefits

*Stipend and housing available
*Current college student apply for course credit. Ask for more information with application.

Application instructions

*Email Summerfieldfarmandzoo@gmail.com to request application form
*Applicants will also be asked to submit a resume, a cover letting stating why they are interested in the internship, a letter of recommendation, and a copy of their transcript (unofficial)