Palm Beach Zoo Employment Opportunities

Tropics Café Part-Time Positions Are Now Available!

The Tropics Café is looking for high energy, enthusiastic, not-afraid-of-hard work employees! Positions are currently available for servers, line cooks, concessions window, dishwasher, hostess, weekend fountain shops, and more!

Requirements: Availability to work weekends and some nights/holidays is a must. Previous restaurant and customer service experience are a plus. Florida Driver's License is beneficial but not required.

Apply in person at the Palm Beach Zoo's Administration Building Monday to Friday anytime between 9 am to 5 pm. No phone calls please.

Wildlife Carousel Operator – Seasonal/Part Time

The Palm Beach Zoo is looking for enthusiastic, high energy employee to run our Wildlife Carousel. This position is available on a part-time seasonal basis.

Requirements: Needs to be customer service orientated. Physically able to reach high areas and lift at least 20 pounds. Must be able to work outdoors in a typical Florida climate. Ability to work weekends and holidays are a must. Must enjoy working around children and large groups. High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Apply in person at the Palm Beach Zoo's Administration Building anytime between 9 am to 5 pm to fill out an application. No phone calls please.

Marketing & Development Internship (unpaid)

The Palm Beach Zoo has internship opportunities available for undergraduate level students that are interested in gaining experience in the fields of marketing, development and event planning. Interns will participate in the following:

special event planning and implementation including but not limited to the procurement of supplies, booking of entertainment, and finding sponsors;
report preparation, visitor demographic research, and general clerical duties including returning phone calls/emails, filing, data entry, and assisting with mailings when necessary;
managing the Palm Beach Zoo's extensive photographic database and media library/archive;
researching potential donor opportunities for private donations, grants, and event sponsorships as well as assist in fundraising initiatives such as outreaches at off-site locations and with the animal painting and zoo parent adoption programs; and
assisting with grant management and reporting when needed.

Requirements: All applicants must be pursuing a degree in the areas of business, marketing, communications, recreation, or a related field and must commit to a minimum of 360 hours of work over a 15 week period as well as be able to work outdoors in a typical Florida climate. This internship opportunity is unpaid and no housing is provided. All interns must be able to work nights and weekends as needed, no holidays are required. Computer experience including Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point is a must. Due to potential exposure to non-human primates, all applicants regardless of placement must present proof of a negative TB test administered within the past year.

To Apply: Complete the volunteer/internship application and send it, as well as a resume, cover letter identifying internship area of interest, two samples of writing, proof of college enrollment as well as proof of a negative TB test to Claudia Harden, Marketing Manager. Mail: Marketing Internship Program, Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach FL 33405, Email: info@palmbeachzoo.org, Fax: (561) 585-6085. No phone calls please.

Animal Care Internships (Unpaid)

Animal Care interns will work side-by-side with professional animal care staff providing daily husbandry, enrichment, record keeping, exhibit maintenance, and diet preparation for the zoo's animal collection. Interns will also provide interpretive talks for zoo visitors, focusing on natural history and conservation education. All applicants must commit to a minimum of 360 hours of work over a 15 week period and must be able to work outdoors in typical Florida climate and be able to lift at least 50 lbs. All applicants must be able to provide proof of a negative TB test and proof of current college enrollment. This internship opportunity is unpaid and no housing is provided. Selection preference for internships will be given to undergraduate or graduate-level college students studying in the field of biological science, psychology, or other related disciplines who are looking to pursue a career in zoology. Internships are available throughout the year.

The Palm Beach Zoo is currently offering Animal Care internships in the following areas:

Birds and Mammals
Herps and Amphibians

Animal Care internships are offered in three sessions, interviews for each session will begin after each deadline:

Fall (September-December), deadline is July 1
Spring (January-April), deadline is November 1
Summer (May-August), deadline is February 1

To Apply: Visit the zoo's website at www.palmbeachzoo.org and download an application. Complete the internship application and send it, as well as a résumé, cover letter, and proof of college enrollment to Dr. Stephanie Allard, Curator of Research and Animal Welfare. Mail: Animal Care Internship Program, Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach FL 33405, Email: sdampier@palmbeachzoo.org. Fax: 561-833-7135.

Behavioral Training Internship (unpaid)

Behavioral Training interns will work side-by-side with professional trainers and assist with daily husbandry duties and animal training techniques, including helping with our bird show “Wings Over Water” and our mammal show “Wild Things”. This internship experience will provide the opportunity to work very closely with a variety of different bird and mammal species, to develop a deeper knowledge of exotic animal care and behavior, and the ability to gain greater hands-on experience in the zoological field. Applicants that have experience within a zoological, veterinary, environmental, or rehabilitation organization are preferred. All applicants must commit to a minimum of 360 hours of work over a 15 week period and must be able to work outdoors in typical Florida climate and be able to lift at least 50 lbs. All applicants must be able to provide proof of a negative TB test and proof of current college enrollment. This internship opportunity is unpaid and no housing is provided.

Behavioral Training internships are offered in three sessions, interviews for each session will begin after each deadline:

Fall (September-December), deadline is July 1
Spring (January-April), deadline is November 1
Summer (May-August), deadline is February 1

To Apply: Visit the zoo's website at www.palmbeachzoo.org and download an application. Complete the internship application and send it, as well as a résumé, cover letter, and proof of college enrollment to Dr. Stephanie Allard, Curator of Research and Animal Welfare. Mail: Animal Care Internship Program, Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach FL 33405, Email: sdampier@palmbeachzoo.org. Fax: 561-833-7135.

Conservation & Research Internship (Unpaid)

The Palm Beach Zoo has internship opportunities available for undergraduate and graduate level students that are interested in gaining experience in the field of conservation, scientific research, and behavioral enrichment. Interns will participate in the following: 1) literature searches, data collection, and data entry relevant to ongoing zoo research projects; 2) assist in monitoring of the zoo's enrichment program; 3) interaction with guests through conservation education; 4) completion of an independent research project that will require a written report. All applicants must have completed at least two full-time semesters of a Bachelor's degree in animal behavior, biology, psychology, zoology, or related field. Some experience in animal behavior, conservation, and/or equivalent coursework is preferred. All applicants must commit to a minimum of 360 hours of work over a 15 week period and must be able to work outdoors in typical Florida climate. All applicants must be able to provide proof of a negative TB test and proof of current college enrollment. This internship opportunity is unpaid and no housing is provided .

Conservation and Research internships are offered in three sessions, interviews for each session will begin after each deadline:

Fall (September-December), deadline is July 1
Spring (January-April), deadline is November 1
Summer (May-August), deadline is February 1

To Apply: Visit the zoo's website at www.palmbeachzoo.org and download an application. Complete the internship application and send it, as well as a résumé, cover letter, and proof of college enrollment to Dr. Stephanie Allard, Curator of Research and Animal Welfare. Mail: Animal Care Internship Program, Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach FL 33405, Email: sdampier@palmbeachzoo.org. Fax: 561-833-7135.

Waterfowl Nursery Internship (Unpaid)

The Palm Beach Zoo is offering a summer waterfowl nursery internship. This position will offer training in artificial incubation methods and hand-rearing of ducklings, goslings, and cygnets as well as other water birds including flamingos. Interns will work side-by-side with professional animal care staff providing daily husbandry, enrichment, record keeping, exhibit maintenance, and diet preparation for the zoo's avian nursery. All applicants must commit to a minimum of 24 hours of work per week period for fifteen weeks and must be able to work outdoors in typical Florida climate and be able to lift at least 50 lbs. All applicants must be able to provide proof of a negative TB test and proof of current college enrollment.

This internship opportunity is unpaid and no housing is provided. Selection preference for internships will be given to undergraduate or graduate-level students with previous avian hand-rearing experience or those studying in the field of biological science, psychology, or other related disciplines who are looking to pursue a career in zoology.

The deadline for application is February 1 of each year.

To Apply: Visit the zoo's website at www.palmbeachzoo.org and download an application. Complete the internship application and send it, as well as a résumé, cover letter, and proof of college enrollment to Dr. Stephanie Allard, Curator of Research and Animal Welfare. Mail: Animal Care Internship Program, Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach FL 33405, Email: sdampier@palmbeachzoo.org. Fax: 561-833-7135.

Education Internships (Unpaid)

The Palm Beach Zoo's mission is to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat, and to inspire others to value and conserve the natural world. Education interns assist in meeting this mission, while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Summer internships run May 31 – August 13, part-time or full-time.

Job Description: Gain teaching and animal-handling experience by assisting with the zoo's summer camp program. Present animal encounters to campers and to the public. Lead small groups of campers in zookeeping activities. Teach science lessons. Assist education staff in developing and evaluating new curriculum. Full-time interns will complete a term project.

Requirements: Applicants should be college students with at least one year completed, or recent college graduates. Good communication and public speaking skills required. Able to interact well with children, staff, volunteers and zoo guests. Self-motivated, reliable, up-beat, and able to work outdoors in hot/humid weather. If accepted, applicants must provide proof of a negative TB test within the last year, and must pass a drug screen and background check.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter, proof of college enrollment, and one letter of recommendation to Palm Beach Zoo, Attn: Education Programs Manager, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33405.

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