Company/Organization: Zoo Atlanta

Description:

Zoo Atlanta’s Facility Department is responsible for building, habitats, grounds, pathways, landscapes and event spaces from a general cleanliness, maintenance, and upkeep perspective to ensure superior guest satisfaction and safety. The facilities department are broken down into three departments: Horticulture, Maintenance and Grounds Quality.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This voluntary internship program provides qualified individuals with professional experience in the daily operations of the facilities department. The main role of an intern is to work directly with each department in facilities and see all aspects of what it entails to operate a zoo.

RESPONSIBILIITES: Facilities interns are supervised by a staff member within either the Maintenance, Horticulture or Grounds Quality department or the Assistant Project Manager in Facilities. Assignments and opportunities that are available to a Facilities intern are based on individual progress during the internship.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older (undergraduate and recent college/vocational graduates are preferred)
• Must be able to work 24-32 hours/week
• Must be able to work approximately 8 hours per day on assigned days
• Must provide proof of negative TB test and be willing to submit to a background check

Start Date:

08/27/24

End Date:

, 12/20/24

Deadline:

06/19/24

Additional Info:

Fall 2024 Term Schedule:
Applications due: Wednesday, June 19
Determination letters sent by Friday, July 26
Term: August 27 – December 20

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