Volunteer Management Internship

Opportunity is EARN Indiana eligible

Last Updated:Sep 8th, 2022

Indianapolis Zoological Society

Volunteer Management Internship

Type: In Person
Location: Indianapolis
Application Due Date: Jul. 10, 2022
Starts: Aug. 22, 2022
Structure: Standard
$Paid
Full Time
Part Time

Description

Volunteer Management Internship

Join this fast-paced department and take part in all aspects of volunteer management. Help recruit, select, train, motivate and supervise our great group of nearly 900 individuals between the ages of 14 and 95. You will gain administrative and organizational skills, learn about non-profit management and have fun, too!

The Indianapolis Zoo's Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for current college students to become actively involved in the Zoo's conservation, research, education and recreation efforts. Interns can enhance their knowledge and experience in various animal care and administrative roles.

Responsibilities

-Support the Zoo’s mission of protecting nature and inspiring people to care for our world.

-Assist with special events, including Zoobilation, ZooBoo and/or Christmas at the Zoo.

-Assist with Volunteer Program Introduction, New Volunteer Orientation and event orientations.

-Work in conjunction with Human Resources Department Staff and Intern on an assigned project.

-Check office mail, voicemail and emails. Respond to all information requests in a timely manner.

-Assist current volunteers with their scheduling, paperwork or other needs.

-Assist with entering records in volunteer database.

-Assist with interviewing new adult volunteer prospects.

-Research and execute activities to reward volunteers for their service.

-Attend intern and volunteer fairs as scheduled.

-Other projects or duties will be determined specific to student’s interests and course requirements.

Qualifications

Zoo Internships are open to current college students – who are at least at entering their sophomore year – enrolled in a four-year degree program. Interns serve 20-40 hours per week for 12 consecutive weeks. Positions are experience-based and are therefore unpaid. The Zoo can provide information to assist with your housing and transportation search.

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