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Dallas Zoo · 1 day ago

Philanthropy / Event Management Non-Profit Management Internship- Summer 2026

Dallas, Texas

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Dallas Zoo is seeking interns for their Philanthropy/Event Management Non-Profit Management Internship for Summer 2026. Interns will gain hands-on experience in development, fundraising, and event management while assisting with various donor/member activities and events.

Non-profit Organization Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assisting with the planning and execution of Dallas Zoo fundraising events; donor, member, and prospect cultivation and stewardship events; and other events, as needed

Assist the advancement team with all aspects of event production, including food and beverage arrangements, vendor management, and event set up and tear down

Collaborate with event fundraising chairs, volunteers, committees, staff, and vendors

Regularly communicate with Dallas Zoo leadership, staff, and others

Willing to learn and actively use the Zoo’s project management software for event planning, collateral review, etc. Commitment to meeting deadlines is crucial

Serve as an 'ambassador' of the Zoo

Qualification

Event managementFundraisingDonor managementCommunication skillsBilingualObservational skillsComputer knowledgeTeam player

Required

Must be available 20-24 hours per week for up to 12 weeks (dependent on area) including holidays and weekends

Flexible, self-motivated, and a team player

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Work safely and as instructed around animals, tools, and equipment

Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain an effective rapport with all levels of management, employees, and zoo guests

Have good observational skills

Able to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above head, pull, bend, climb stairs and ladders, carry up to 50lbs, and actively work in inclement weather

Have a valid US driver's license with reliable transportation

Must be otherwise eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of the internship

Pass a background check

Provide a current negative TB test prior to the internship start date

Have some computer knowledge

Must be currently enrolled in a college or university student as a junior, senior, master's level student, or recent college graduate

Applications accepted within one year after graduation