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PAID POSITIONS

INTERNSHIPS (UNPAID)

JOB SHADOW

 

 

Zoo Camp Instructors

 

Are you looking for the perfect summer job? Apply to become a Zoo Camp instructor!

• Lead zoo tours, meet keepers, play games and activities, and create crafts based on each week's theme for children in Kindergarten through 9^th grades!
• The perfect summer job for teachers and college students!
• Previous experience working with children is required.
• Paid training is included during the week of June 18; Zoo Camps run from June 25 through August 17, Monday through Friday. Instructors will be required to work no more than forty hours per week for all eight (8) camp weeks. 
• Compensation is hourly; $7.25/per hour with a limited opportunity for overtime.
• For a full job description, please click here.

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three (3) business references to:

Employment@rosamondgiffordzoo.org

OR

Zoo Camp Instructor Search
Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
1 Conservation Place
Syracuse, New York 13204

No phone calls, please!

Gift Shop Staff

Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, is seeking part-time friendly, dependable, customer oriented staff for our unique gift shop.

Experience preferred but will be willing to train the right candidates.

Click here for a complete job description.

Must be flexible and available to work weekends and holidays. Successful candidates will be required to submit to a background check.

If this is something that might be of interest to you, visit our gift shop and ask for a Friends job application. No phone calls please.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo
1 Conservation Place
Syracuse, NY 13204

Graphic Design Intern

The graphic design internship provides college-level students with practical learning experiences in the areas of advertising and graphic design. This internship supports the zoo's marketing department with projects such as print and online advertising, posters, flyers, booklets, brochures, large-scale displays, signage and web support. The intern will also assist with tasks and activities that support marketing initiatives and special event promotions to increase public awareness and excitement for the zoo and its programs. Internship is unpaid.

Applications are accepted year-round. Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio samples via email to Maria Simmons, director of marketing, at msimmons@rosamondgiffordzoo.org. Now accepting applications for Fall 2012.

 

Video Intern

We're seeking an out-going, friendly, talkative person to promote the zoo via YouTube, Facebook & Twitter. Interns will help to cast, shoot, edit, and post original video content including animal activities, special events and keeper interviews using a Kodak Zi8 camera (provided by the zoo). After editing, footage will be posted to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and the zoo website. This a great opportunity for students with creative minds and technical knowledge to gain hands-on production and social media experience. Knowlege of video editing techniques and access to editing software via a college or university is preferred; the Kodak Zi8 camera is compatible with software used at Syracuse University. For information, please contact Lorrell Walter at (315) 435-8511 x110. Internship is unpaid. Now accepting applications for Fall 2012.

10:30 a.m.	Bird greeter in the lobby
11:15 a.m.	Meet the keeper - indoor birds
11:30 a.m.	Meet the keeper - reptiles, amphibians & aquariums
11:45 a.m.	Meet the keeper - domestic animal barn
12:00 p.m.	Meet the outreach animals (lobby)
1:15 p.m.	Meet the keeper - outdoor birds
1:30 p.m.	Elephant Encounter
1:45 p.m.	Meet the keeper - wildlife trails
2:30 p.m.	Meet the keeper - indoor mammals
3:00 p.m.	Meet the keeper - penguins

Public Relations Intern

Public Relations internship inquiries should be directed to Director of Public Relations, Lorrell Walter, at lwalter@rosamondgiffordzoo.org.  Applicants for a PR internship should submit a cover letter and resume, three writing samples and two letters of reference.  Internship is unpaid. Now accepting applications for Fall 2012.

Event Planning Intern

Event planning internship inquiries should be directed to Director of Food & Beverage, Jim Mahler, at jmahler@rosamondgiffordzoo.org. Internship is unpaid. Now accepting applications for summer 2012.

Animal Department Internship Program

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Friends of the Zoo offer animal-related internships, as well as internships in our marketing, public relations, event planning and education departments. Unless otherwise noted, internships are unpaid.

Animal-related internship inquiries should be directed to Collection Manager, Peg Dwyer, at margaretdwyer@ongov.net. No longer accepting applications for summer 2012. Limited space available for fall 2012. Internship is unpaid.

The purposes of Rosamond Gifford Zoo's intern program are:

(1) to provide practical, on-the-job experience;

(2) to provide exposure to zoo operations and zoo careers; and

(3) to demonstrate the unique advantages of zoos as a supplement to more conventional learning programs.

Interns are supervised and instructed by full-time zoo employees. A member of the department to which the intern has been assigned will serve as the intern's mentor.

Interns are required to keep a journal and do a management project during their term. They will complete such readings and written assignments as may be required by the department to which they have been assigned. Schedule will be agreed upon in advance.

The internship term is 12 weeks with a minimum of 12 hours per week or 4 weeks with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Interns will work on a rotating schedule, which may include some weekends and holidays. The internship term is flexible depending on the student's needs. 

Interns may arrange for course credit with their school advisor. Rosamond Gifford Zoo's Intern mentor will certify successful completion of internships and will issue a grade transcript to all interns completing the term.

Interns will receive no monetary compensation during their internship.

Interns can be dismissed for unacceptable performance of duties/responsibilities and/or for non-compliance with Rosamond Gifford Zoo regulations and procedures.

Requirements for Application

1. All applicants must be minimum of 18 years of age.

2. All applicants must have an overall "C" grade point average.

3. All applicants if accepted must submit written results of a negative intradermal tuberculosis test within the last year.

4. It is recommended that all applicants have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination.

Only completed application packets will be considered. A complete packet includes the following:

1. A standard application form (attached).

2. A letter from the applicant detailing what he/she hopes to gain from the program, and how the internship relates to past experience, future plans, career goals.

3. A resume including work and/or military experience.

4. Two letters of recommendation from professionals evaluating the applicant's aptitude, preparation, and suitability to the program.

These requirements are to be collected by the applicant and sent as a complete packet to the appropriate person listed above at the following address:

Rosamond Gifford Zoo
1 Conservation Place
Syracuse, NY 13204

Complete application packets for internships must be received one month prior to the student's desired start date. Any applications received after the deadline date will not be considered. Incomplete application packets or missing any of the items noted 1 through 4 above will not be considered.

For further information, please contact us at (315) 435-8511 x100 and ask for the appropriate person

Click here to download an Internship Application

Job Shadowing

All inquiries regarding the Job Shadow program should be directed to Curator of Animals, Tom LaBarge at thomaslabarge@ongov.net

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo's Job Shadow program offers a unique opportunity for high school students (10th, 11th and 12th grades) to experience the day in the life of a zoo employee. The shadow will spend up to one full day (8 hours) following an employee through their normal workday, helping perform their daily duties or observing when an activity requires. There may be some hands-on work with animals, under very close supervision of the keeper. Students will not be left alone with any animal at any time. If the shadow has a special interest in a particular animal or aspect of zookeeping (e.g. training, diets, etc) an effort will be made to accommodate the shadow.  Job shadow candidates are accepted January-June and September-December.

Please review the following protocols established for the job shadow.

1. Applications for job shadows with Parental/Guardian Permission Slip should be submitted to the zoo 4 weeks prior to the desired shadowing date.

2. If a shadowing arrangement is possible applicants will be contacted to schedule the job shadow. The work time will be scheduled by your mentor assuming approval of the shadow.

3. The shadow should have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination and must have a copy of written results of a negative intradermal tuberculosis (TB) test from within the last year, prior to the job shadow experience.

4. Minimum age: sophomore in high school. The shadow must be fairly responsible, and exhibit good judgment and common sense.  College students interested in a zoo career should apply for an internship.

5. The shadow must be able to take and obey directions.

6. Experience with animals (including dogs and cats) is recommended, but not necessary. However, students with a strong fear of animals should work in a non-animal department.

7. Students should reconsider their work site if they are allergic to hay, dust, or animals.

8. Appropriate clothing must be worn. Dress for outdoor weather and getting dirty. Sturdy shoes or boots are necessary.

Click here to download a Job Shadowing application.

Click here to download a Parent/Guardian Permission Form.

Please mail application to:

Tom LaBarge
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
1 Conservation Pl.
Syracuse, NY 13204

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