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The Henson Robinson Zoo
1100 East Lake Drive
Springfield, IL 62707
(217) 753-6217
fax: (217) 529-8748

Teaching Assistant Internship

This is an unpaid internship that will be offered during the summer months. �Duties include helping the on-staff teacher with preparation for, teaching of, and cleaning up after classes.� Interns will also research and plan a themed curriculum.

Applicants must be college juniors or seniors.� Education, Biology, Psychology and Environmental Education majors are preferred. �Interested applicants need to submit a cover letter, resume, application form, school transcript and two letters of reference.� Application deadline for summer 2004 is Friday, March 19, 2004.

Download application (PDF, 61k)

Contact:Kelly Ulrich, Assistant Curator of Education
1100 East Lake Drive
Springfield, IL 62707
(217)753-6217

Education Ambassador Internship

This is an unpaid internship during the summer.� Duties include performing animal programs, presenting explorations stations and conducting mini tours through exhibit area of the zoo.� Education Ambassador Interns are also responsible for the daily care of a small collection of education animals.

Applicants must be college juniors or seniors.� Biology, Environmental Education or Education majors are preferred.�Interested applicants need to submit a cover letter, resume, application form, school transcript and two letters of reference.� The deadline for applications for summer 2004 is Friday, March 19, 2004.�

Download application (PDF, 61k)

Contact:Kelly Ulrich, Assistant Curator of Education
1100 East Lake Drive
Springfield, IL 62707
(217)753-6217

Last update: Sunday, December 7, 2003