http://hoglezoo.org/jobs_volunteers/internships/behavior/ Sun, 26 May 2013 00:30:24 +0100 WebGen + FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:54:46 +0100 http://hoglezoo.org/jobs_volunteers/internships/behavior/ Behavior InternThe intern will be working in various departments under the supervision of the Behavioral Programs Coordinator, learning about what goes into a behavioral husbandry program.  The intern should be in college (or recently graduated) and working towards a degree in the biology, psychology or related fields, and should have a basic knowledge of operant conditioning and/or of animal behavior.  Interns need to have a recent TB test, and tetanus shot. Because of the nature of working close to a variety of animals, both alongside the management and keeper staff, the applicant needs to demonstrate maturity, self-motivation, and an ability to follow direction.  Applicant must be able to work 24 hours per week for 10 weeks.    Duties may include: Help coordinate enrichment item purchases.  Organize and distribute enrichment items.  Help organize supplies for volunteer enrichment projects, help to monitor these projects. Attend, video record, and/or transfer to tape for various training and enrichment sessions. Attend and transcribe notes for training and enrichment related meetings around the zoo. Research training, enrichment and behavioral issues and needs. Help develop and organize the documentation needed to support training and enrichment programs in various departments, including:  training plans, enrichment requests, training session documents, observation forms, etc. Help with development and implementation of new training and enrichment program components, including enrichment calendars, behavioral observations, and enrichment and training evaluation.   Internship available: 1 Non paid internship Dates/Season: First week of June – Mid August Application deadline: March 1 Send application/ transcript/resume/cover letter to: Chris Schmitz      Click here to download an Internship Application. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:54:46 +0100 en_1036_603_0 http://hoglezoo.org/jobs_volunteers/internships/behavior/ Behavioral Programs Internship Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:54:46 +0100 en_1037_603_0