Fall/Winter Reptile Internship

Fall/Winter Reptile Internship

Experiences | Vol and Intern

Kentucky Reptile Zoo

Kentucky, USA

Posted 1 year ago

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Website: To apply for this job please visit www.kyreptilezoo.com.

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Overview

The Kentucky Reptile Zoo internship program offers upperclassmen college students or recent graduates the chance to receive hands-on training experience at a facility with one of the most extensive and diverse reptile collections in the world. We host interns year-round. Sessions are as follows:

• January – May
• May – August
• September – December holidays

Most summer interns should expect to stay as long as they can between semesters. Typically summer interns are limited by their school schedules, so spring and fall interns should expect to be flexible in their start and end dates, to allow smooth transitioning.

Intern Duties

Assist in the captive maintenance of the zoo’s reptile collection
Give interpretive talks and interact with the public
Assist with educational outreach programs
Help maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility
Perform other duties as assigned.

In addition, interns have the option to complete at least one research project related to the field of herpetology, which can be done to meet academic credit requirements in their institutions. Interns will NOT be involved in the handling of any venomous species.

Eligibility Requirements

An upperclassmen college student (junior or senior) or recently graduated student
Students majoring in the biological or natural sciences are preferred
A valid driver’s license
Personal transportation is highly recommended
Must be willing to work weekends, receiving two days off during the week instead
An ability to communicate effectively with people
Comfortable handling snakes and other reptiles on a daily basis
Orientation to details
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
An interest in reptiles!
NOTE: All Kentucky Reptile Zoo staff and interns must be vaccinated against COVID-19

Benefits

Gain experience at one of the most well-known reptile facilities in the world alongside professional herpetologists
Housing (laundry included)
$500 per month stipend to cover expenses.

KRZ Interns have been very successful in their careers.

ALMOST ALL OF OUR FORMER INTERNS NOW WORK IN ZOOS, LABS, AND RESEARCH FACILITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY!

Apply for Internship

Deadlines are:

• April 1 for summer
• July 15 for fall/winter
• November 15 for winter/spring

To apply, prepare:

Cover Letter
CV/Resume
Transcript
References (2 minimum, 3 preferred)

Use our online form to apply:

APPLICATION FORM

Or mail to:
Kat Dale
Internship Coordinator
Kentucky Reptile Zoo
200 L&E Railroad
Slade, KY 40376

Need more info?

Contact Kentucky Reptile Zoo | Contact KRZ

Call KRZ | 606.663.9160

Email KRZ | KYReptileZoo @ kyreptilezoo.org

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