Interns must be flexible and appreciate a fast paced environment. Duties include data entry and verification, assisting in the preparation of materials for meetings, mailings, and events, as well as general office duties. Word processing and spreadsheet skills are desirable. Interns assist with planning and implementing public and media relations programs, and community festival programs. Additional responsibilities include writing press releases, research, data entry, and general office duties.
Internships are available through out the year.
A cover letter is required with application. Internships are specifically designed for students studying horticulture, landscape design, and urban forestry or maintenance. Internships provide an opportunity to apply information learned in the classroom to the many facets and daily challenges of public horticulture in a zoo setting. Accounting interns will be given one special project that will enhance their understanding of non-profit accounting. Unpaid academic internships are also available throughout the year for high school seniors and college students.