Internship Opportunities

Zoo Boise often uses the services of degree seeking students to help with Education Programs throughout the year.  Please review our current openings below.

Conservation Education Program Assistant

Zoo Boise is currently accepting applications for an Americorp volunteer to serve as a Conservation Education Program Assistant.  This is a 900 hour service comittment to be completed March through August.  Dates and times are flexible and will be coordinated with the Education Director.

Position includes leading programs for K-12 students, providing on-site programs & displays for zoo visitors of all ages, training and mentoring zoo volunteer educators (adults & teens).  AmeriCorps benefits include monthly living allowance, loan forbearance, health insurance, and $2362.50 education award upon completion of service. Zoo Boise is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA), exhibits 200 animals of 83 species, with an annual attendance of nearly 300,000.

This position is offered through a partnership with AmeriCorps and the Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute.

For a complete description and how to apply, please click here.  Complete applications must be received by February 22, 2008.