It is expected for all employees to uphold the Society's mission, its core values (respect, professionalism, resiliency, efficiency, and equality) and other policies/procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and elsewhere.
Must be available from June 1- September 1, 2025
The goal of this internship is to learn and successfully perform (under supervision) the duties and responsibilities of a Zoo employee in theAnimal Rescue and Conservation Center (ARC), which include, but are not limitedto the following:
- Training Nature Trail volunteers & related support staff as needed
- Leading the daily operation of the Nature Trail program
- Maintaining all Nature Trail program records
- Scheduling Nature Trail volunteer shifts
- Monitoring guests, animal, and volunteer safety on Nature Trail
- Assisting with husbandry cleaning and animal transport
- Interacting with Zoo guests courteously and offering proper guest service
- Assisting as needed with ARC public programing such as Wildlife Theatre
- Supporting ARC staff with animal enrichment and training programs
- Performing other related duties as needed
RequiredQualifications -Ability and desire to work with youth volunteers and people of all ages and backgrounds. Ability to follow directions and aptitude for learning quickly. Must be fully available weekends throughout internship. Allapplicants must be at least 18 years of age by July 1st, 2026.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference but not requiredto have participated in the Nature Trail, Junior Zoologists, or Adult Volunteerprograms at the ARC. The San FranciscoZoo encourages bilingual candidates to apply.
Education: High school diploma or generaleducation degree (GED).
PhysicalDemands/Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee isoccasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and climb orbalance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds andoccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyexposed to outside weather conditions including inclement weather and must beable tolerate dust, and animal hair/dander.
Pay:Summer internships are paid an internship salary of $18.67/hour.
APPLICATION: Apply via our web site at https://candidate.offerdox.com/clients/c32a6703-4c9c-4d70-b296-b438a4f2cf91/jobs/
Submit current resume and a cover letterdetailing your experience as it relates to this position. In your cover letter,please state the position for which you are applying.
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