Seasonal Nutrition Browse Intern — Outdoor Learning

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is seeking a Nutrition Department intern to assist in browse collection and distribution for animals at the Zoo and Wildlife Safari Park. The role supports a team dedicated to providing nutritionally complete diets and engaging feeding behaviors.

Interns will develop a project aligned with Nutrition needs, attend weekly professional development sessions, and contribute to browse preservation and data collection while gaining hands-on experience outdoors.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, college/university.
• Minimum of one year of coursework in a major field related to the internship.
• Previous AZA institution experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planting, caring for, and harvesting browse from approved locations.
• Learn to identify toxic and approved browse species.
• Assist distributing browse to animal areas and help with preservation/stocking.
• Maintain records of browse activities and assist with nutritional studies as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

College enrollment or recent graduate

One year coursework in major field (animal science, biology, nutrition, zoology, horticulture)

Job description

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is seeking a Nutrition Department intern to assist in browse collection and distribution for animals at the Zoo and Wildlife Safari Park. The role supports a team dedicated to providing nutritionally complete diets and engaging feeding behaviors.

Interns will develop a project aligned with Nutrition needs, attend weekly professional development sessions, and contribute to browse preservation and data collection while gaining hands-on experience outdoors.