Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Animal Keeper Internship Summer 2013
We are no longer accepting applications for this Internship Program.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is proud to offer a 12-14 week animal keeper internship. This internship will give students first-hand experience with the animal keeper profession. Interns will work alongside animal keepers and learn the husbandry and safety protocol necessary to be good animal keepers. In addition, interns will get an introduction to other aspects of zoo animal management.
Intern experiences will include the following:
- Daily animal care (enclosure cleaning, animal diets, exhibit maintenance, animal training techniques, animal enrichment design and application, animal observation basics, daily documentation)
- Introduction to Curator of Animals responsibilities
- Introduction to zoo conservation and science
- Introduction to zoo animal veterinary care
- Introduction to zoo animal records
- Assignment of an intern project to be completed before the end of the internship
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Intern candidate qualifications:
- Junior or senior level at an accredited college or university
- Enrollment in an animal sciences related degree program
- GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Ability to work flexible hours (includes weekends and holidays)
- Proof of a negative TB test within the last 6 months (required prior to start)
- Ability to work in hot or cold weather with dusty, wet and odorous conditions
- Ability to maneuver/lift 75 pounds
- Valid driver's license
- Must possess good people skills
- Must possess good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Prior paid or volunteer animal experience is preferred
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Application Process
If you have questions concerning the Animal Keeper Internship Program, please contact Tad K. Schoffner,
Associate Curator of Animals, by phone at 216-635-3332 or email.
To apply for the Animal Keeper Internship, please submit the following documents to the address at the bottom of the page no later than February 1, 2013.
- A copy of applicant's resume
- A copy of applicant's unofficial transcripts
- One professional letter of recommendation
Cleveland Metroparks
Animal Keeper Internship
Department of Human Resources
4101 Fulton Parkway
Cleveland, OH 44144
or send to: resumes@clevelandmetroparks.com
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