 Thank you for your interest in the Denver Zoo!
Denver Zoo is a respected leader in animal care and exhibition,
conservation programs, scientific study, environmental education
and public service.
Learn about the different types
of work that occur at the zoo, however, for available
positions look below!
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Currently, the following positions are available:
College Internship Program:
Temporary Cashier
The Denver Zoo is seeking a Temporary Cashier. Schedules and hours may vary depending on staffing and weather conditions. We are open 7 days a week between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and applicants must be able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Hourly wage is $9.50. Qualified candidates will have basic computer skills and the ability to count money. If you have excellent customer service skills, reliable, and enjoy working with the public, please email, fax or mail (no phone calls!) your resume to:
DENVER ZOO
HR Department
2300 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
FAX: 303/376-6717
lbilyeu@denverzoo.org
EOE
School Programs Coordinator
Department: Education and Volunteer Services
Reports to: School Programs Manager
Summary
The School Programs Coordinator works closely with the School Programs Manager and other School Programs staff to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate school and teacher programs at Denver Zoo.
Essential Functions
- Develop, coordinate, instruct and evaluate a range of school programs at Denver Zoo, including:
- Classroom and assembly programs
- Guided tours
- Home school programs
- Develop, coordinate, instruct and evaluate a variety of teacher programs, including:
- Teacher professional development workshops
- Loan boxes
- Educator E-bulletins
- Develop, coordinate, instruct and evaluate all new onsite school and teacher programs
- Manage revenue and expenses for on-site school programs budget
- Provide supervision and leadership to school programs staff and volunteers
- Provide excellent communication with schools and teachers
- Develop and implement marketing strategies for creating awareness of school programs
- Work closely with other departments regarding field trip policies and admission
- Handle live animals and biofacts (animal specimens) in education programs
- Work with animal staff to coordinate and support animal use in a variety of onsite programming
- Work closely with School Programs Manager to guide future program direction
- Support a variety of other school-based programs, including career programs, outreach and extended science-based programs
Additional Functions
- Facilitate volunteer training in areas of relevance
- Maintain excellent communications with Education personnel, volunteers and other Zoo staff
- Participate in Education and zoo-wide leadership activities, including Education Strategic Planning
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in science, education or a related field
- General knowledge of biological and environmental sciences
- Dynamic and enthusiastic teaching skills
- Curriculum development and implementation experience
- Program coordination and supervisory experience
- Experience managing a budget
- Excellent oral and written skills
- Excellent organizational and logistical skills
- Microsoft Office suite skills
- Ability to work dexterously with hands and arms and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to handle and present a variety of live animals
- A valid Colorado driver license (must be obtained prior to start date). A clean driving record is required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
- Able to work some weekends
Work Environment
This position requires a substantial amount of contact with staff, volunteers and other departments, members and the general public. The employee works in a busy environment with multiple simultaneous tasks.
Compensation
Salary Range: $32,000-$36,000. This position is a full-time Denver Zoological Foundation employee, complete medical benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous vacation package.
To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter (no phone calls please) by July 3, 2008 indicating your interest in the School Programs Coordinator position: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205
Attn: Leslye Bilyeu, Human Resources; lbilyeu@denverzoo.org
Outreach Coordinator
Department: Education and Volunteer Services
Reports to: Outreach Manager
Summary
The Outreach Coordinator works closely with the Outreach Manager and other Outreach staff to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate school and community programs off Denver Zoo grounds.
Essential Functions
- Develop, coordinate, instruct and evaluate a range of current outreach programs off Denver Zoo grounds, including:
- Classroom and assembly programs
- Afterschool and enrichment programs
- Senior programs (Senior Safari)
- Service-Learning programs (Community Leadership Project)
- Booths at community fairs and festivals
- General promotion of Denver Zoo activities (Speakers Bureau)
- Long-distance programs (overnight trips 2-5 days in length)
- Develop, coordinate, instruct and evaluate all new outreach education programs
- Manage revenue and expenses for outreach programs budget
- Provide supervision and leadership to outreach staff and volunteers
- Develop and implement marketing strategies for creating awareness of outreach programs
- Support program logistics of outreach programs (registrations and confirmations, customer service, payment processing)
- Handle live animals and biofacts (animal specimens) in education programs
- Work with animal staff to coordinate and support animal use in a variety of offsite programming
- Work closely with Outreach Manager to guide future program direction
- Support a variety of other education programs, including on-site school programs.
Additional Functions
- Facilitate volunteer training in areas of relevance
- Maintain excellent communications with Education personnel, volunteers and other Zoo staff
- Participate in Education and zoo-wide leadership activities, including Education Strategic Planning
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in science, education or a related field
- General knowledge of biological and environmental sciences
- Dynamic and enthusiastic teaching skills
- Curriculum development and implementation experience
- Program coordination and supervisory experience
- Experience managing a budget
- Excellent oral and written skills
- Excellent organizational and logistical skills
- Microsoft Office suite skills
- Ability to work dexterously with hands and arms and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to handle and present a variety of live animals
- A valid Colorado driver license (must be obtained prior to start date). A clean driving record is required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
- Able to work some weekends
Work Environment
This position requires a substantial amount of contact with staff, volunteers and other departments, members and the general public. The employee works in a busy environment with multiple simultaneous tasks.
Compensation
Salary Range: $32,000-$36,000. This position is a full-time Denver Zoological Foundation employee, complete medical benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, and generous vacation package.
To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter (no phone calls please) by July 3, 2008 indicating your interest in the Outreach Coordinator position: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205
Attn: Leslye Bilyeu, Human Resources; lbilyeu@denverzoo.org
Large Mammal/Hoofstock Zookeeper
The Denver Zoo is currently seeking qualified applicants for an open position in the large mammal division. The large mammal division includes pachyderms, a great variety of hoofstock and large predators. The position requires excellence in husbandry skills and the ability to work in a team oriented environment.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work primarily as a hoofstock relief keeper in several sections. The position also requires active participation in operant conditioning programs, which can include interaction with the guests.
Experience: Husbandry skills and experience are the primary focus of the position, followed by experience with operant conditioning programs. Each applicant should specify on their application their particular experience with hoofstock and their experience in animal training and presentations.
Qualifications: Each candidate must meet these minimum requirements: have a Baccalaureate Degree in animal related or animal behavior-related field plus 2 years of full time zookeeping experience in an AZA-accredited institution, preferably with large mammals/hoofstock. If applicant has only an Associate degree in an animal related or animal behavior-related field, then 4 years of full time zookeeping experience with in an AZA-accredited institution is also required. Denver Zoo animal department interns may substitute their intern experience for the AZA full time experience provided they have at least an Associate degree in biology. Intern experience will not be considered as sufficient to meet the minimum qualifications.
Working Conditions/Other Requirements: The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. Must be able to lift and move 50 pounds and be eligible to acquire a valid Colorado driver’s license (and insurable to drive Zoo vehicles). Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
Annual Salary: $30,391.00 and includes an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and prescription plans, generous time off banks, company-paid disability and a 403(b) retirement plan.
To apply: Please send a resume (in Word doc format) to: Denver Zoological Foundation, Human Resources, 2300 Steele Street, Denver CO, 80205. EOE. By Email: lbilyeu@denverzoo.org or fax 303-376-6717.
Specific questions about the position can be directed via email to Vickie Kunter, Area Supervisor at vkunter@denverzoo.org (no phone calls).
Deadline: Calls will be made to those who qualify for an interview. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS: July 12, 2008.
Graveyard Zookeeper
The Denver Zoo is currently seeking qualified applicants for an open position in the Graveyard Zookeeper shift. This shift is from 12:00 am to 8:30 am 5 days per week.
Responsibilities: The position requires the keeper to tour zoo grounds and all buildings twice nightly. The keeper will check the collection, building facilities, HVAC and life support systems. Additional duties will include morning animal transport or pick-up at the airport, cleaning of service areas, feeding or administering medications to specimens as needed and giving access to contractors working in the early morning. Transition to any other keeper shift will not be considered for two years.
Qualifications: This position is unsupervised for the shift and therefore each applicant needs to have a high degree of maturity and self reliance. Candidates with a broad scope of animal taxa experience and some night shift experience are preferred. Each candidate must meet these minimum requirements: have a Baccalaureate Degree in animal related or animal behavior-related field plus 2 years of full time zookeeping experience in an AZA-accredited institution. If applicant has only an Associate degree in an animal related or animal behavior-related field, then 4 years of full time zookeeping experience with in an AZA-accredited institution is also required. Intern experience will not be considered as sufficient to meet the minimum qualifications.
Working Conditions/Other Requirements: The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions in the middle of the night. Must be able to lift and move 50 pounds and be eligible to acquire a valid Colorado driver’s license (and insurable to drive Zoo vehicles). Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
Annual Salary: $30,391.00 and includes an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and prescription plans, generous time off banks, company-paid disability and a 403(b) retirement plan.
To apply: Please send a resume (in Word doc format) to: Denver Zoological Foundation, Human Resources, 2300 Steele Street, Denver CO, 80205. EOE. By Email: lbilyeu@denverzoo.org or fax 303-376-6717.
Specific questions about the position can be directed via email to Vickie Kunter, Area Supervisor at vkunter@denverzoo.org (no phone calls).
Deadline: Calls will be made to those who qualify for an interview. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS: July 8, 2008.
Welcome to Denver Zoo's College Internship Program!
Denver Zoo’s internships give students the opportunity to use their classroom knowledge in a zoo setting. Rather students are working with the animals, maintaining zoo grounds or assisting with public events, Denver Zoo’s staff is committed to teaching and guiding our interns by advancing their skills and giving them valuable first hand experience.
Denver Zoo's summer internship process begins in January, when we begin to accept applications. Summer internships generally begin in May and conclude in August. Paid internships are funded through the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. Non-paid internship opportunities (if available) are offered in the fall and winter months.
Internships are offered in the following departments:
Conservation Biology
The mission of Denver Zoo’s Department of Conservation Biology is to engage in scientific programs which make meaningful contributions to the conservation of animals and their ecosystems. This department oversees the support of in situ (in the wild) and ex situ (at the Zoo) conservation projects. Since the inception of the Department, the Denver Zoo has been involved in more than 400 conservation and research projects in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, Central America, and South America.
Currently no longer accepting Applications!
Development Department
The Denver Zoo Development Department is the fundraising arm of the Denver Zoological Foundation, a non-profit organization. The combined goal of the department is to raise funds for the overall general operating budget of the zoo and for a major capital campaign currently in progress. These goals are attained partially through direct mailings, special events, and ongoing outreach programs managed by the Development Department.
The Development Department is led by the Vice President for Development with supporting positions that include Director of Development, Foundations & Government Grants, Corporate Giving, Planned Giving Program, Capital Giving, Special Events and Office/Database Management.
Currently no longer accepting Applications!
Horticulture
Horticulture internships are specifically designed for college students studying horticulture, urban forestry, landscape design and/or maintenance. Internships provide an opportunity to apply information learned in the classroom to the many facets and daily challenges of public horticulture in a zoo setting.
Currently no longer accepting Applications!
Animal Care
Zoo keeping internships are available in various taxonomic areas within the animal department: Birds, Mammals and Tropical Discovery (fish/reptiles). Interns gain experience in the daily care of animals, by working closely with zookeepers in diet preparation, animal observation, exhibit maintenance and record keeping. Interns are also exposed to animal training. Interns must be able to lift 50 pounds and enjoy working outdoors. Applicants must be college students studying biology, zoology, wildlife management and/or related fields. Candidates should have career goals consistent with the animal field. Prior animal experience is desired, but not required.
Paid internships are available during the summer in the Carnivore, Bird, and Primate Departments.
Only non-paid internships are available during the summer in Tropical Discovery and Hoofstock Departments.
We accept non-paid internship applications year around in the Bird, Tropical Discovery, and Hoofstock Departments. Please e-mail your resume, cover letter with dates of availability, indicating your interest in a Bird, Tropical Discovery, or Hoofstock Department non-paid internship.
Currently no longer accepting Applications!
Registrar
Interns assist with data management activities, including the accession and deacession of specimens, clarifying reproductive events, clarifying specimen histories, and updating taxonomy. Interns will also use the zoo's collection management software to monitor loans and prepare documents for animal transactions. Applicants must be college students seeking a museum studies or an animal related degree.
Currently no longer accepting Applications!
Marketing/Events
Interns facilitate the summer rental programs and Zoo Lights rentals (corporate events), group sales and consignment program, oversee donation fulfillment, and are responsible for general office duties. Applicants must be college or graduate level students studying marketing, communications, journalism, business, tourism and/or related fields.
Currently no longer accepting Applications!
Public Relations
Interns assist with planning and implementing public and media relations programs, tourism and community festival programs. Additional responsibilities include research, data entry and general office duties. Applicants must be college students seeking a degree in public relations, business, tourism and/or related fields.
Currently no longer accepting Applications!
Exhibit Planning and Construction
Interns gain experience in design and construction of zoo exhibits and support facilities working closely with zoo staff, design consultants and contractors. Interns are assigned to specific projects underway in the zoo's re-development program. Internships are available for college students studying architecture, landscape architecture, building construction or related fields.
Currently no longer accepting Applications!
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in college or recently graduated.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Candidates must provide proof of current negative TB test.
- Animal Care applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Additional internship information:
- Interns earn $9.00 an hour for paid internships.
- Interns may work 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.
- Housing is not provided.
- You must submit a resume and cover letter; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resume and cover letter must be in .PDF, .DOC, or .RTF format.
- Letters of recommendation may be submitted but are not required.
- Your cover letter should include information on your future goals and past experience and indicate the position/department for which you wish to apply.
- If you are a Junior/Senior Veterinarian student and are interested in participating in a preceptorship, please email Dr. Knightly at fknightly@denverzoo.org for more information.
- This is a very competitive program, not all those who apply will be selected for an interview.
- Questions may be directed to ZooInternships@denverzoo.org, no phone calls please.
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