Internships

Internships for High School Students,

College Students & College Graduates

Animal Embassy provides internship opportunities to high school students, college students and college graduates with a desire to learn and explore many aspects of exotic animal care as well as issues related to wildlife and the environment.

Interns assist our staff at the Animal Embassy public exhibit located at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, Connecticut.

The position includes assistance with maintenance of the animal enclosures and the exhibit. This involves cleaning, sweeping, various duties necessary to maintain an ideal environment for both animals and visitors, possible assistance with animal feedings, potential handling of animals, and interaction with visitors.

Training is provided by our Director and our Animal Care & Education Specialists, and there is opportunity for a wealth of hands-on experience. Internships are non-paid.

Interest in environmental issues, wildlife and animal care is highly desired as is any relevant experience in these fields. Course-work in zoology, ecology, environmental science and/or biology is also helpful, but not required.

Requirements

• Age: applicants must be currently enrolled in high school Grades 9-12, college, or graduated from college.
• Weekly commitment: we are seeking interns that can devote at least one full day per week (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) or two half-days per week (9:00 am – 1:00 pm; 1:00-5:00 pm)
• Punctuality: Dedicated, punctual individuals are highly desired.

Summer 2013: Required Training

Our Summer 2013 training dates are as follow:

College Students

• Orientation & Training Session: Sunday, May 12, 2013: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Training Session: Wednesday, May 15, 2013: 6:00-8:00 pm

High School Students

• Orientation & Training Session: Wednesday, June 26, 2013: 6:00-8:00 pm
• Training Session: Sunday, June 30, 2013: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Attendance at Orientation & Training Sessions is mandatory

Summer 2013 Internship Term

Our Summer 2013 Internship term is as follows:

• College Students: Sunday, June 2 - Sunday, August 25, 2013
• High School Students: Sunday, June 30 - Sunday, August 25, 2013

To apply for an Internship, simply download the application form using the following link. Please complete the application as instructed on the form and send it to us!

College Students & College Graduates, please follow this link:

Internship/Volunteer Application (PDF)

High School Students, please follow this link:

Internship/Volunteer Application (PDF)

Please contact us with any questions:

Jennifer Balbes
jennifer@animalembassy.com

203.655.5404 (Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm)

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Our Mission:
Animal Embassy is dedicated to fostering an individual’s appreciation and respect for the natural world and the incredible diversity of life on earth. We specialize in providing hands-on, interactive, and entertaining, educational experiences.

Animal Embassy has many rescued and adopted animals with which we work to enhance our teaching of a range of topics including diversity, science, habitats, conservation and more. Animal Embassy has rescued or adopted more than 500 exotic animals over the years and currently maintains over 100 non-releasable animals in educational exhibits, including small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, arachnids and insects.