Desert Dome & Night Mammal Intern

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium; Omaha (NE); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is seeking a Desert Dome/Kingdoms of the Night Mammal Intern. The position supports mammal care and research in the Desert Dome and Kingdoms of the Night, offering hands-on learning with a major AZA collection.

Interns must be enrolled in college or recently graduated, commit to a 12-week session, and complete a project, evaluations, and weekly professional development sessions. Safety and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifikationen

• Currently enrolled in college or recently graduated with relevant coursework in biology, zoology, or animal behavior.
• Minimum one year of coursework in a major field to be applied during the internship.
• Knowledge of mammal natural history, biology, captive husbandry and conservation preferred.

Aufgaben

• Develop and present an internship project aligned with the research needs of animal care staff in the Desert Dome.
• Attend weekly professional development sessions.
• Complete internship checklist and evaluations.
• Cleaning and general maintenance of exhibits and building; daily care, recordkeeping, enrichment, and diet preparation.
• Observe animal care staff demonstrations and learn handling/restraint and conditioning techniques when applicable.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Public speaking

Ausbildung

Enrollment in college/university

Biology/zoology coursework

Jobbeschreibung

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is seeking a Desert Dome/Kingdoms of the Night Mammal Intern. The position supports mammal care and research in the Desert Dome and Kingdoms of the Night, offering hands-on learning with a major AZA collection.

Interns must be enrolled in college or recently graduated, commit to a 12-week session, and complete a project, evaluations, and weekly professional development sessions. Safety and teamwork are emphasized.