The Red River Zoo Education Department is dedicated to helping people connect to nature through fun and dynamic learning experiences. We invite you to come and be a part of our team while gaining valuable experience and knowledge about effective program development, delivery, and evaluation in a zoo setting.

Education Department interns will be required to successfully complete program animal handling training with a variety of animals (small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and arthropods). Interns will be supervised by the Education Department staff.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Program development
• Program Preparation
• Present on/off-site program
• Program animal handling

 

Requirements:

• College student or recent graduate (preferably in education, zoology, or related field)
• Student in good standing, GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of college.
• Capable of lifting 20lbs
• Willingness to work with both animals and the public
• Education internships consist of a scheduled work week to be determined by the supervisor and intern. Internships are generally 16 weeks long. A minimum commitment of 20-40 hours per week is required (considerations may be made for students attending classes). Interns must be flexible with their schedule and have the ability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays.

 

*Acceptance into the program is contingent on passing a background check.

All positions are unpaid with no housing or transportation provided.

 

To apply, please submit the following:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest, including dates of availability
• 2 Letters of Recommendations
• A copy of your unofficial transcript

 

Please send application materials to:

Red River Zoo

Heather Harelson Nutick

Director of Education

[email protected]

4255 23rd Ave. South

Fargo, ND 58104

701-277-9240 x 310