Environmental Education

Description: Become an integral part of the RHWA Volunteer & Interpretation team.   

Responsibilities include : Training, scheduling, supervising Volunteers including teens; staffing Touch carts; monitoring visitor behavior and answering questions at exhibits; and being on grounds interacting with Zoo and Museum visitors.

What we offer...
Unfortunately, we cannot offer a salary, but we do offer the following benefits:  

• A progressive management style that allows interns to take on a great deal of responsibility and provides a supportive, stimulating and fun work place.
• The chance to further develop your supervisory and interpretation skills.
• Development of animal presentation skills.
• Business operations experience.
• Letters of reference for future job opportunities
• A chance to help the Zoo educate others about environmental issues
• The Zoo & Museum...you get to visit every day!

What would I do as an intern?
The Volunteer office touches all areas of the park giving you the opportunity to experience working in many different areas of both the zoo and museum. Possible assignments include:

• Train, schedule, & manage volunteers
• Work with staff to refine volunteer opportunities
• Develop and implement interpretation stations and Animal Encounters
• Mentor youth in their career pursuits
• Train volunteers on animal handling techniques
• Act as a liaison between volunteers and staff
• Assist in event management

Qualifications: Applicants should be articulate; have good public speaking and organizational skills, and interact positively with the general public, children, co-workers, and volunteers. Be comfortable with a variety of small animals. Candidates should be majoring in Biology, Environmental Education, Parks and Rec., or a related field. A flexible schedule and a valid driver’s license are required.

Duration: June - August (start/end dates are flexible) 20 - 30 hours per week; weekend, and holiday work required. Salary: This is a non-paid position.

How to apply: 
Send your resume and a completed application with cover letter that answers the following questions:

1. What kind of course work and/or experience do you have working with children/teenagers?
2. What kind of course work and/or experience do you have working with or around animals?
3. Why are you the best candidate for this internship?

From the letters/resumes, we will select interns to be interviewed.

Mail resumes to :
RHWA Education Department/EE Intern
625 N. Hedville Rd.
Salina, Ks 67401

Any questions call 785-827-9488 ext. 117