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Saint Louis Zoo · 1 month ago

Conservation Education 2026 Paid Internship - Harris-Stowe State University

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $15/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Saint Louis Zoo is seeking interns for their Conservation Education Internship program, aimed at providing an introduction to zoo education and informal education fields for individuals seeking an education degree. Interns will shadow various aspects of the Conservation Education Department and participate in learning opportunities to support their future careers in education.

Museums and Historical Sites

Responsibilities

Shadow each aspect of the Conservation Education Department, including summer camps, outreach programs, on-grounds interpretation, early childhood programs, direct conservation work, and much more

Meet with peers for regular learning opportunities such as tours, career panels and professional development

Demonstrate learning at the completion of the internship through a presentation

Qualification

COVID-19 vaccination proofCriminal background checkDrug testNegative drug test resultLetter of intentCuriousMotivatedOpen to Learning

Required

Applicants should be current students or recent graduates of Harris-Stowe State University

Minimum age requirement is 18

Applicants need not be currently enrolled in college/university, but prior college coursework is required

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for this position

All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background check and drug test

A negative drug test result is mandatory. The drug test screens for five substances, including marijuana

A letter of intent

Resume

Preferred

The most successful candidates will be curious, motivated and open to learning

Candidates who have financial need (those who otherwise would not be able to pursue an unpaid internship) and reside in the Greater St. Louis bi-state metropolitan area are encouraged to apply