Education On-Grounds Interpretation Internship

Description

On-grounds interpretation interns take part in guest experiences on grounds, such as animal chats, informal interpretation in the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center and roving throughout the Zoo, as well as participate in day-to-day preparation and organization of experiences to assist with creating programming.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities: 

-Support the Zoo’s mission of protecting nature and inspiring people to care for our world.

-Assist in administration of variety of interpretive experiences, such as: Animal Chats, Dolphin Shows, informal interpretation in the Simon Skjodt International Orangutan Center and roving throughout the Zoo.

-Assist with designing new ways to enhance guest experiences.

-Communicate with Interpretation Manager regularly to ensure goals and objectives are being met within the allocated time frame.

-Assist Interpretation Manager and other Interpretive staff with a variety of duties to support the department such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, preparing materials for presentations, assisting as needed with the Naturalist program, helping organize department materials for the busy summer season, etc.

Qualifications

To apply, please submit the Summer Session Application form, along with a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation and a current (official or unofficial) transcript; March 10 is the deadline to apply. Please visit our website at https://www.indianapoliszoo.com/jobs-volunteer/internships/ for more information.