Volunteer Management Internship

Description

Join this fast-paced department and take part in all aspects of volunteer management. Help recruit, select, train, motivate and supervise our great group of nearly 900 individuals between the ages of 14 and 95. You will gain administrative and organizational skills, learn about non-profit management and have fun, too!

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

-Assist with special events, including Zoobilation, ZooBoo and/or Christmas at the Zoo.

-Assist with Volunteer Program Introduction, New Volunteer Orientation and event orientations.

-Work in conjunction with Human Resources Department Staff and Intern on an assigned project.

-Check office mail, voicemail and emails. Respond to all information requests in a timely manner.

-Assist current volunteers with their scheduling, paperwork or other needs.

-Assist with entering records in volunteer database.

-Assist with interviewing new adult volunteer prospects.

-Research and execute activities to reward volunteers for their service.

-Attend intern and volunteer fairs as scheduled.

-Other projects or duties will be determined specific to student’s interests and course requirements.

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 for more information.