Career Opportunities > Conservation Education

The Conservation Education Department of the Racine Zoo is dedicated to promoting awareness of conservation issues through engaging, educational, and entertaining Zoo experiences. Racine Zoo Interns are valuable members of our team.

A Conservation Education Intern will assist the Conservation Education Department in fulfilling the educational mission of the Zoo. This person will assist with such tasks as Zoo camps, Zoo Snoozes, performing educational outreach animal encounters both on and off campus, conducting guided tours of the Zoo, and delivering animal chats and amphitheater presentations. Interns will work with a variety of animals (small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and arthropods). Interns are supervised by Conservation Education staff. Internships may be completed for college credit based on the college's guidelines.

Qualifications: Candidates must have completed one year of a college degree program in biology, animal behavior, zoology, education, or other related field. Candidates must also have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with people of all ages, and possess the ability to work in a team environment. They must also be self-motivated, reliable, prompt, and able to work in all weather conditions. A negative TB test must also be provided. Internships are unpaid, last a period of three months, and require 24 hours per week (schedules may be flexible based on a candidate's availability). Interns must also participate in one Zoo Snooze. Interns must participate in two prescheduled training sessions.

Interns are accepted quarterly. It is advisable to apply as early as possible before the start of a quarter.To apply, please send or e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to the Racine Zoo, Attention: Heather Egerer, 200 Goold Street, Racine, WI 53402 hegerer@racinezoo.org