Experience a FUN, friendly and unique work environment with a seasonal job at the Zoo! We’re counting on YOU to make Lehigh Valley Zoo a fun place for our guests to learn about animals – Smart FUN! We currently have positions available for part-time seasonal Guest Service employees: Admission Gate, Food Service, Gift Shops, Front Office and Face Painting. Must be 18 years or older.
The Education Department’s mission is to connect the community with engaging educational experiences that spark curiosity, ignite passion, and inspire action to protect and preserve the world around us. An internship with the Education Department at the Lehigh Valley Zoo is a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between people and animals! What better way to make a difference than to educate future conservationists and engage guests of all ages?
This internship is rooted in the study, concepts, and practices of effective education techniques applied to Environmental Education. During their time here, interns will have the opportunity to work alongside Education Specialists and get hands-on experience with Ambassador Animals at an AZA accredited zoo. The internship is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn:
Click to read more. Internship Requirements & Expectations Conservation Education internships are open to undergraduate, graduate, and recently graduated students. You must be over 18 to participate in our internship. Interns must also have a valid driver’s license (driving zoo vehicles is required) and reliable transportation to the zoo. This internship is designed for anyone pursuing a career in: conservation, biology, environmental science, education, or another related field. Preferred candidates would have a background or interest in education and/or environmental sciences or biology related field. Applicants must be willing and able to work in all types of weather and must be reliable, trustworthy and able to follow oral and/or written instructions. Applicants should have strong communication skills and be willing to develop public speaking skills, an ability to work alone or in a group, an ability to think creatively and show critical thinking and good problem solving skills. All interns will be expected to work at least one, eight-hour shift per week and complete the minimum week/hour requirement for their session. Preference will be given to candidates that can commit to two or more days per week. The hours of this internship vary based on staff schedules and scheduled programming. Interns can expect to typically fall into an 8:00AM to 4:30PM shift (with a half hour lunch). Interns are expected to be open to an irregular schedule with possible holiday work, overnights, late outreaches, early mornings, and weekend shifts. Full time interns are not guaranteed consecutive days off. Internships are unpaid and housing is not provided. Interns will need to provide and cover cost of criminal background check, fingerprint clearance, and child abuse clearance. Clearances must have satisfactory results. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all internships prior to the start of the internship. Sessions Spring (January-May) Summer (May-August) Fall (August-December) How do I apply? To apply, email your resume and cover letter to cvatalaro@lvzoo.org. Questions? Email cvatalaro@lvzoo.org. Collapse.
Offered during Summer
Under the direction of the Director of Conservation Education, Lead Education Specialist, and Education Specialists, the Interpretation Full Time Intern will observe and assist with developing, coordinating, maintaining, and evaluating interpretation programs, materials, and other related activities. Upon showing the skillset, the Conservation Education Intern will aid in presenting informal interpretation programs and eventually run programs on their own, for all ages in various settings throughout the zoo. There is no animal handling with this internship.
This seasonal, temporary, full time internship is an integral part of the Education Department and the Lehigh Valley Zoo. Click to read more. Responsibilities May Include Educational Requirements Must have graduated high school or obtained a GED. Must be over the age of 18 years old. Experience Requirements Intern must have established skills or be willing and open to learn new principles & practices of educational program development, learning theories, interpretive techniques, teaching methods, and teaching all age levels on a variety of topics. Intern must also have established skills and/or be willing and open to improve oral and written communication skills, effective presentation skills, and effective interpersonal skills. Intern must be willing and able to function and perform tasks independently and as a part of a team. Intern must have the ability to coordinate a variety of work activities and to ensure the timely completion of assignments. Individuals must be highly motivated and organized with attention to detail and have the ability to use computers and computer technology. General Requirements Intern must be willing and able to read, understand, and follow all Conservation Education Standard Operating Procedures and other official departmental and zoo-wide documents. Sessions Summer (May-August) How do I apply? To apply, email your resume and cover letter to cvatalaro@lvzoo.org. Questions? Email cvatalaro@lvzoo.org. Collapse.
The Operations Intern is an employee who provides support to the Director of Operations and direction to subordinate Guest Services Associates, including leads. This intern assists in overseeing the ticket gates and processing of guest admissions, in addition to General Store, Dippin’ Dots vendors, Nature Store, and merchandise carts. The position reports directly to the Director of Operations to ensure the guest service areas are up to date with zoos current efforts and promotions. Click to read more. Responsibilities May Include Knowledge and Skills Applications and Inquiries Please note this internship is unpaid and for credit only. If you are interested in applying for this internship please email a cover letter and resume to Robert Rowan at RRowan@lvzoo.org. Collapse.
Lehigh Valley Zoo is seeking a Development intern to assist and work closely with the Membership Coordinator and Development Director. The intern will receive hands on experience in a nonprofit development department and will assist in the management of material for Lehigh Valley Zoo. Click to read more. Responsibilities may include: Who Should Apply? Start Dates and Duration The Lehigh Valley Zoo offers Development internships from March through October. Each internship lasts approximately 12 weeks but the duration is determined by the intern’s supervisor. Hours, start, and end dates are flexible and to be discussed between the selected intern and their supervisor. Interns may also receive course credit for the internship from their respective institutes as arranged by the student and director of development. Applications and Inquiries Please send your resume and cover letter to Stefanie Timmins at stimmins@lvzoo.org. Collapse.
Lehigh Valley Zoo’s mission is to connects its community with nature to empower people to protect wildlife. The Lehigh Valley Zoo is offering 3 unique opportunities to participate in an unpaid Ambassador Animal Keeper internship, an unpaid Domestic Hoofstock and Commissary Keeper internship and an unpaid African Hoofstock Animal Keeper internship. Applicants’ internship preference will be taken into consideration however, qualified applicants may be assigned to any one of the three internship opportunities.
During this internship, interns will experience the day-to-day husbandry of our ambassador population which includes a variety of mammals, birds and herps. Click to read more. The internship is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn the following: Collapse.
During this internship, interns will experience the day-to-day husbandry of our barnyard area which includes: Alpacas, sheep, goats, chickens etc. Click to read more. The internship is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn the following: Collapse.
During this internship, interns will experience the day-to-day husbandry of our hoofstock population which includes: Eland, scimitar-horned oryx, aoudad, Bison and giraffe Click to read more. The internship is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn the following: Collapse.
Physical demands and work environment:
Physical Demands: Employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to drive Zoo vehicles. Interns are required to have proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants must have completed at least one year of college or have graduated within the last year. Preferred candidates will have or be working towards a degree in biology, zoology, animal behavior, or any other related field. Applicants should show strong observation and communication skills, an ability to work alone or in a group, an ability to think creatively and show critical thinking and good problem-solving skills.
All interns will be expected to work a ten hour day of 7am to 5:30pm and complete the minimum hour requirement for their session. Interns may also receive course credit for the internship from their respective institutes as arranged by the student and intern coordinator.
Duration of Internships
The Lehigh Valley Zoo offers internships throughout the year. The duration is determined by the intern coordinator, start and end dates are flexible but must be approved in advance.
Typical intern sessions:
Deadlines for Applications and How to Apply
Applications sent after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
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*All internships are unpaid. The Lehigh Valley Zoo does not provide housing for interns. It is the responsibility of the intern to arrange and pay for housing and associated costs of living for the duration of the internship. Interns are required to follow Lehigh Valley Zoo COVID-19 policies.
Love the holidays? Lehigh Valley Zoo is looking for applicants for our annual Winter Light Spectacular fundraising event. Experience a FUN, friendly, and unique work environment at the Zoo beneath over 1.2 million twinkling lights!
We’re counting on YOU to make Winter Light Spectacular a fun and safe holiday experience for our guests! We currently have openings available for a variety of seasonal Guest Service positions such as: Admissions Gate, Food Service, Guest Check-In, Merchandise Staff, Photo Station Operation, and more!
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