Terrestrial Internship

• completing daily observations of animals on your assigned string
• cleaning exhibit and holding spaces
• preparing diets
• implementing enrichment and animal welfare practices
• observing and assisting in the administration of preventive health care
• observing and assisting in husbandry training
• ensuring personal and animal safety by following established protocols
• learning about SSP breeding programs and conservation efforts
• learning modern practices that adhere to USDA and AZA standards
• attending lectures on zoo topics with fellow interns

Terrestrial Interns, when possible, are typically on-site for a 40 hour, 5-day schedule. Still in school? We’ll work around your schedule, as long as you have at least 3 full days available during the week/weekend. A minimum of 380 hours and a maximum of 400 hours are required during that time frame for the successful completion of an animal care internship. Please note that in order to receive credit as a GSC intern, you must complete that number of hours regardless of any school or program requirements which may be less than that.

• Amanda Bissert, Terrestrial Curator
• Carolyn Mikulskis, Assistant Curator
• Maranda Sickels, Senior Keeper
• Animal Care Staff, including string leads and relief staff

• Interns must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently, and must have good communication skills
• Interns must be detail-oriented, excellent listeners who can abide by rules and protocols for their own safety—as well as the safety of the animals in their care
• Interns must be able to lift 50 lbs and be able to perform physical work outside in varied weather conditions
• Interns must complete all intern paperwork and pass a background check
• Interns must have proof of a current negative TB test that will not expire during the course of their internship (i.e. must be less than 1 year old)
• Preference will be given to senior-level or recent college graduates pursuing zookeeping as a career

To apply, please complete this application (you will need a resume, cover letter, and list of the names and contact information of three people who can provide professional references for you) by the application deadline for consideration.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. You will receive a bounce-back email to confirm receipt of your application materials. No phone calls, please. Should you have any questions, please send them to internships@greensboroscience.org. Due to the large number of applications we typically receive, only selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. We are unable to contact all applicants directly.

Internship opportunities are unpaid and housing opportunities are unavailable. Completion of an internship at the GSC does not come with the promise of future part-time or full-time employment.