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Do you love children and animals? Interested in creating a frog with paper plates and googly eyes, howling like a wolf, and playing predator versus prey games? Then an education internship is just for you! The Minnesota Zoo prides itself on offering one of the most educational and entertaining summer day camp experiences in the Twin Cities offering a variety of classroom and curriculum internship experiences with children of all ages. We would love to have you a part of our team!
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Approximately 400 hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day (start
and end dates somewhat flexible). College credit required.
Responsibilities for the Education Department Internship include assisting with curriculum preparation, teaching, and classroom activities for the Zoo’s popular summer day camp—Zoo Camp. Work hours are 6-8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. |
Duties
to include:
- Assist with and teach Zoo Camp programs for children ages preschool to 12th grade
- Explore various teaching techniques for different grade levels
- Gain experience with different styles of interpretation
- Enhance your communication skills
- Develop and prepare curriculum and craft materials for new programs
- Design a project focused on your interests and abilities
- Discover all aspects of the Zoo’s public areas and behind-the-scenes areas along with the kids participating in Zoo Camp
- Be a part of the state’s largest conservation/environmental organization
- Become a part of our innovative, enthusiastic, and fun education team
For more information, please contact:
Internship Coordinator Jill Wallin, Human
Resources
13000 Zoo Boulevard, Apple Valley, MN 55124
E-mail: jill.wallin@state.mn.us
Phone: 952.431.9219
Toll-free: 800.366.7811 ext. 219
Fax: 952.431.9211
TTY: 800.627.3529
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