EMPLOYMENT

Education team members are responsible for providing guided field trips and private bus tours in the Drive Thru Safari. Occasionally, education members may be asked to facilitate private tours of the Adventure Zoo as well. Selected applicants with no prior experience in bus transportation or tourism will be required to attend multiple training session prior to scheduling. 

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Passion for educating the public on conservation and animal welfare
• Comfortable serving as a field trip guide for students and driving school buses through the safari park (we will train you to drive the bus if you do not have previous experience) 
• Willingness to cross train in retail and customer service
• Flexibility to work 15-30 hours per week 

Preferred Skills

• Previous work history in education, childcare, or summer camps
• Hold an active CDL
• Basic background knowledge of various hoofstock species  
• Ability to work as a team 
• Complete assigned tasks with a positive attitude 
• Demonstrate initiative and will to learn

Application Packet Contents   (*See below for more information) 

• Standard employment application
• Resume
• School/class schedule (if applicable)

Complete a fall internship with Aggieland Safari's Keeper Team! Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Internships will begin between September 1st and September 15th depending on availability of the accepted applicant. Applicants interested in a later start date are encouraged to still apply and will be considered based on program availability. Internships may be carried over into the spring semester pending supervisor review. 

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age or older
• Completed at least 1 year of collegiate level courses 
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Have aspirations to work in an animal care field such as a zoological institution, wildlife conservation, animal health, etc. 
• Passion for educating the public on conservation and animal welfare
• Able to work 20 hours minimum per week for a period of 8+ weeks

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with a variety of animals 
• Ability to work as a team 
• Display efficiency and time management skills 
• Complete assigned tasks with a positive attitude 
• Demonstrate initiative and eagerness to learn

Application Packet Contents   (*See below for more information) 

• Resume or CV
• Letter of Intent
• 3 References