Intern - Conservation Management & Welfare Sciences (Paid)
Association of Zoos & Aquariums, Silver Spring, MD, United States
Intern, Conservation Management & Welfare Sciences
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums is seeking a summer intern to join our Conservation, Management, and Welfare Sciences team. This internship offers an opportunity to gain experience in conservation, management, and animal wellbeing in the zoo and aquarium field by assisting with resource development, internal data management, and grant processing. The internship is structured to provide hands‑on learning through project‑based assignments, training, and ongoing feedback.
This internship is based at our Silver Spring, MD headquarters and will be available in a hybrid or remote schedule. Interns must be based in DC , MD or VA for the duration of the internship. It runs 10–12 weeks during the summer, from June to August. Core cohort dates are June8–August14, but start and end dates are flexible based on the intern’s summer calendar.
Responsibilities
Assist in identifying volunteer resources for AZA members and analyzing gaps to inform future resource development.
Assist in developing volunteer resources (e.g., Conservation impact and Animal Welfare Indicators Guides, Species Sourcing Recommendations List).
Enter data from member applications into AZA’s grant management system for Conservation and Animal Wellbeing teams.
Assist with organizing and updating data housed in AZA’s databases (e.g., ACMs, Conservation and Wellbeing Grant data, ARCS).
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Data Science, Life & Environmental Science, or related fields with strong quantitative and data analysis training.
Interest or experience with zoos and aquariums is preferred.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Experience cleaning and analyzing large datasets using software (Excel, SQL, etc.).
Experience collecting and exporting data using software (Microsoft Forms, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms).
Ability to write reports and present results to audiences with diverse expertise.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $18, with interns working up to 40 hours per week.
AZA offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions, including health insurance options, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. We also provide paid time off, holidays, and parental leave, and offer hybrid and flexible work schedules.
AZA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We use E‑Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Silver Spring, MD20910
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This internship is based at our Silver Spring, MD headquarters and will be available in a hybrid or remote schedule. Interns must be based in DC , MD or VA for the duration of the internship. It runs 10–12 weeks during the summer, from June to August. Core cohort dates are June8–August14, but start and end dates are flexible based on the intern’s summer calendar.
Responsibilities
Assist in identifying volunteer resources for AZA members and analyzing gaps to inform future resource development.
Assist in developing volunteer resources (e.g., Conservation impact and Animal Welfare Indicators Guides, Species Sourcing Recommendations List).
Enter data from member applications into AZA’s grant management system for Conservation and Animal Wellbeing teams.
Assist with organizing and updating data housed in AZA’s databases (e.g., ACMs, Conservation and Wellbeing Grant data, ARCS).
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in Data Science, Life & Environmental Science, or related fields with strong quantitative and data analysis training.
Interest or experience with zoos and aquariums is preferred.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Experience cleaning and analyzing large datasets using software (Excel, SQL, etc.).
Experience collecting and exporting data using software (Microsoft Forms, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms).
Ability to write reports and present results to audiences with diverse expertise.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $18, with interns working up to 40 hours per week.
AZA offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions, including health insurance options, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. We also provide paid time off, holidays, and parental leave, and offer hybrid and flexible work schedules.
AZA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We use E‑Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Silver Spring, MD20910
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