Education Intern (SUMMER SEASON)

Binder Park Zoo•Battle Creek, MI

About The Position

EDUCATION INTERN (SUMMER SEASON) Mission Statement: Connect. Inspire. Conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve. REPORTS TO: Education Programs Manager SEASONAL/NON-SEASONAL: Seasonal, non-benefited, and unpaid POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the zoo in accomplishing its mission while teaching a variety of Education programs as you work on a project throughout the summer. The Education Internship is an unpaid position that offers college credit based on your college or institution’s requirements. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Current college student majoring in biology, zoology, education, or a related field. Proof of negative TB test within two years and proof of TDAP vaccine within ten years. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Previous teaching experience a plus. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisting with teaching Education programs including overnights, camps, informal interpretation, on-grounds and outreach programs, etc. Working on a project assignment of your choosing from a selection offered and overseen by Education Programs Manager. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Working with staff, volunteers, and other interns as needed. Communicating using hand held radios. Relating positively with diverse groups of people (guests, staff, and volunteers). OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching a variety of Education programs as needed. Aiding Education staff in organizing and streamlining existing and future programs and documents. Complying with all Binder Park Zoo policies and procedures. Participating in team-oriented zoo projects as needed. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Ability to read, speak, and write English in order to fulfill job functions in an understandable way. Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to participate in Overnights, which are mostly on weekends, 4:00pm to 12:00pm the following morning. Shifts may include 18-20 hours with short periods of sleep on a hard surface.

Requirements

Current college student majoring in biology, zoology, education, or a related field.
Proof of negative TB test within two years and proof of TDAP vaccine within ten years.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
Ability to read, speak, and write English in order to fulfill job functions in an understandable way.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to participate in Overnights, which are mostly on weekends, 4:00pm to 12:00pm the following morning.
Shifts may include 18-20 hours with short periods of sleep on a hard surface.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Assisting with teaching Education programs including overnights, camps, informal interpretation, on-grounds and outreach programs, etc.
Working on a project assignment of your choosing from a selection offered and overseen by Education Programs Manager.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Working with staff, volunteers, and other interns as needed.
Communicating using hand held radios.
Relating positively with diverse groups of people (guests, staff, and volunteers).
Teaching a variety of Education programs as needed.
Aiding Education staff in organizing and streamlining existing and future programs and documents.
Complying with all Binder Park Zoo policies and procedures.
Participating in team-oriented zoo projects as needed.