Animal Behavior & Welfare Intern: Enrichment & Training

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in Omaha, NE is seeking an Animal Behavior and Wellbeing Intern. Under the Manager of ABW, interns assist with daily husbandry, training, enrichment and welfare tasks, participate in enrichment programs, and may present to the public.

The program focuses on animal welfare, data collection, and operant conditioning in an AZA accredited facility. Must be 18+, enrolled in or recent graduate, available up to 24 hrs/week for 12 weeks, and able to attend orientation

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a college or university.
• Preferably at least one year of coursework in biology, zoology, animal behavior, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist Manager of ABW with day-to-day husbandry, training, enrichment and welfare tasks.
• Participate in training and enrichment programs; may lead public demonstrations.
• Develop, collect, and present behavioral data and ethograms to animal care teams.
• Contribute to welfare assessments and environmental enrichment planning.
• Attend weekly professional development sessions and mid-point/final evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Public speaking

Education

College coursework (biology/zoology)

Enrollment in college or recent graduate

Job description

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in Omaha, NE is seeking an Animal Behavior and Wellbeing Intern. Under the Manager of ABW, interns assist with daily husbandry, training, enrichment and welfare tasks, participate in enrichment programs, and may present to the public.

The program focuses on animal welfare, data collection, and operant conditioning in an AZA accredited facility. Must be 18+, enrolled in or recent graduate, available up to 24 hrs/week for 12 weeks, and able to attend orientation