Spring 2020 Commissary Intern

The Blank Park Zoo is now accepting applications for the Spring 2020 commissary internship. Internships are open to hard working, motivated candidates considering a career in zoo keeping or animal nutrition. Internships are unpaid; housing and transportation are the responsibility of the intern. Spring intern dates are as follows: January 20th - May 1st, 2020.

Description of intern duties & responsibilities:

Assist commissary staff with daily duties. 

This includes diet preparation, cleaning, disinfections, and stocking. 

Dedicated volunteer that is willing to volunteer at least two - four days a week from 8:00 – 12:00pm.

Interns will be responsible for:

• Showing up on time and when scheduled

• Learning diet preparation and sanitation practices

• Cleaning kitchen and feed storage areas

• Seasonally – assist with garden

• Reporting any problems to the commissary staff

Application can be found: https://www.blankparkzoo.com/support-the-zoo/volunteer/blank-park-zoo-internship-program/blank-park-zoo-commissary-internship/

Application Deadline: November 1st, 2019