Summer Jobs | Location: North Central/ Hollywood (Griffith Park)
$17.28
LA Zoo Human Resources
lazoo.personnel@lacity.org
The L.A.
Zoo is excited to announce the launch of the fourth year of our summer Paid
Internship Program, offering college students and high school seniors an
immersive, hands-on experience in the zoo and conservation fields. Interns work
directly with L.A. Zoo staff on real world projects, then present their results
to peers, mentors, and interested parties at the conclusion of their
internship. The Paid Internship Program provides students with the opportunity
to develop technical skills through project-based learning and build
relationships with their peers and mentors.
There are
internships available for Conservation,
Graphics, Registrar, and Visitor Engagement. All internships have a
professional development component.
The
following eligibility criteria applies:
·
Must be at least 18 years of age by June 16, 2025;
·
Reside within the City of Los Angeles boundaries; and
Our funding
source for the Paid Internship Program outlines that participants must live
within the City of Los Angeles boundaries. If you are unsure if you live within
City boundaries, please check the City of
Los Angeles Neighborhood Info website. If
your address is not within City boundaries, the results will show "Nothing
Found."
·
Current enrollment in a recognized junior college, business
college or four-year college or university, or as a senior in high school.
Must be able
to provide proof of enrollment (official OR unofficial college or university
transcripts showing enrollment in the Spring 2025 quarter / semester)
Time
Commitment: June 16 – August 8, 2025, 25 hours/week, for a total of 200
hours. Mandatory orientation takes place June 16th and 17th. Specific shift
days and hours are dependent on the internship project for which the candidate
is selected, but generally fall between 8am - 5pm on weekdays.
The Ideal
Candidate Is:
·
Exploring science, conservation, or zoo careers;
·
Eager to learn and ready to contribute to their intern cohort; and
·
Interested in creating a just and sustainable world where people
and wildlife thrive, together.
This is an
entry-level internship for students interested in pursuing science, conservation,
and zoo careers; no professional experience is required. Instead of the
traditional cover letter and resume, we ask that applicants respond to two
short answer questions:
·
Statement
of Interest: What interests you about this internship and how does it fit in
with your academic or career goals? Share any past experiences that inspired
you or what you are most excited to explore.
o
A statement of interest is required for each position you
are applying for.
Ex.: If you are applying for
Conservation and Graphics internships, you would prepare a separate statement
of interest for each position.
·
Community
Contribution: Interns in our program come from all over Los Angeles, each
bringing unique perspectives, skills, and experiences. What do you hope to
contribute to your intern cohort, and what do you hope to learn from your
peers?
o
One (1) response is sufficient for all positions you are applying
for.
Responses
to both questions may be submitted in any of the following format:
o
Essay (maximum of 250 words); or
o
Video (maximum of 2 minutes); or
o
Audio recording (maximum of 2 minutes)
Your application
MUST include:
·
The completed Los
Angeles Zoo Application(click the link and download for a fillable
form)
·
A written, audio, or video Statement of Interest for each
internship you apply for;
·
A single written, audio, or video response to the Community
Contribution prompt; and
·
Official or unofficial school, college, or university transcripts
showing enrollment in the Spring 2025 quarter / semester.
·
Graphics Applicants: In addition to the previous materials, please
submit a 3-5 page PDF portfolio of your work, including a brief description of
each project. A link to your digital portfolio is also acceptable.
Please
Note: You are welcome to apply for multiple positions. Each position will be
reviewed independently, so we encourage you to personalize your materials for
each role to highlight your relevant skills and experiences. This helps us
better understand how your background aligns with the specific requirements of
each position.
To apply,
please submit your application materials to: lazoo.personnel@lacity.org. The subject line must include “STUDENT INTERN 2025 – YOUR NAME”
Application
Deadline: Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.