Fall Conservation Internship

DATES: October 2nd –December 22nd (start and end date may be flexible based on school schedule)

Internship Learning Objectives:

Internship Requirements:

Tasks May Include:

·     Investigating ways in which the Zoo can expand their community science programming

·     Research opportunities for wild habitat development on Zoo grounds, e.g.: wetlands in a box, pollinator habitat, maximizing zoo tree nursery and garden space

·     Further develop and pilot community engagement habitat connectivity project “Hogle Hive”

·     Taking part in public awareness events in matters regarding conservation and sustainability, e.g.: develop a resource related guest engagement initiative

·     Assisting in field days that may include monitoring amphibians via telemetry, planting or cleaning along the Jordan River, checking wildlife cameras

·     Develop a curriculum for activities relating to Jordan River conservation and restoration that can be conducted on Zoo grounds

·     Reducing and monitoring bird window strikes on Zoo grounds through installation of window decals and development of reporting form

·     Work with Events Team to research opportunities for Zoo events related to habitat connectivity, e.g. plant show

·     Assisting in the planning of the Zoos and Aquariums Committing to Conservation conference to be hosted by Hogle Zoo and Tracy Aviary in May 2024

·     Assisting in photo sorting and data management relating to wildlife camera project

·     Helping identify areas of Zoo operations that can be improved so as to more closely align with AZA sustainability guidelines

·     Helping increase guest awareness of local conservation work the Zoo is undertaking

·     Helping increase guest and staff awareness of recycling efforts we have going on currently at the Zoo

·     Helping to manage conservation engagement through social media content

·     Participating in off-site volunteering opportunities or tours

·        Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or considered a recent graduate of, an undergraduate or graduate program with junior standing or above

·        Applicants must be in good academic standing (3.0 GPA)

·        Applicants must be able to provide proof of a negative TB test and pass a drug test and background check

·        Applicants must be able to stand/walk for at least 3 hours and safely lift 40 lbs.

·        Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States

·        Applicants must have a clean driver’s license and be confident driving the field truck

·        Applicants must have good time management skills and be self-motivated

SCHEDULE:

·     October 2nd –December 22nd

·     ~12 week period

·     Flexible 16-20 hours a week

·     Interns may be required to work some Saturdays, holidays, and evenings

·     Days worked can be discussed at interview to fit with your schedule

COMPENSATION: This intern position is unpaid but see below for scholarship opportunities. Professional development opportunities will be available. Possible college credit is available for those able to receive it through their college/university. No housing is provided.

During your internship, you will receive a 50% discount of food and beverages at the Zoo and a 30% discount in our gift shop.

The Diversity in Conservation Scholarship will provide a $1000 stipend for the duration of the internship for qualifying candidates. Thanks to the generosity of The Beagle Foundation, this scholarship provides to underrepresented groups the opportunity to study and participate in the field of conservation, through an unpaid internship with Utah’s Hogle Zoo.

Scholarship can only be awarded to individuals identifying as female, those assigned female at birth but identify as non-binary or male, and all genders who are of one or more of the following ethnic minority classifications: African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Asian, Latino, Hispanic or Pacific Islander, as defined by The Beagle Conservation Scholarship.

Applicants will be informed of our decision/ invited to interview by September 18th