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Anyone interested in permanent employment for animal care or labor and maintenance should complete a county application, which is located on the county website; http://www.ongov.net/employment/jobs/ Thank you.

Positions Available

 

Jungle Cafe Manager

Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo is seeking an energetic, customer service oriented manager for our fast-paced café.

The successful candidate must:

• Have the proven ability to train and motivate a team
• Prior experience working with high school and college students a plus
• Must be able to work independently and self-motivated
• 2+ years restaurant manager experience
• Must be flexible with days/hours
• Required to work one week-end day per week
• Have experience in food ordering, scheduling, budgeting
• Menu development a plus

If you feel you meet the above qualifications and are interested in working in one of the areas most unique environments, please email cover letter, resume and 3 business references to - employment@rosamondgiffordzoo.org - Microsoft Word or PDF format only;

Or mail to:
Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Attn: HR
One Conservation Place
Syracuse, NY 13204

NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK IN'S PLEASE.

To view a complete job description, please click here.

Completion of a successful background check is required.

Full-time, exempt position including a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary low to mid $30's

Internships

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Friends of the Zoo offer animal-related internships, as well as internships in our marketing, public relations, event-planning and education departments. Unless otherwise noted, internships are unpaid.

Graphic Design Intern

The graphic design internship provides college-level students with practical learning experiences in the areas of advertising and graphic design. This internship supports the zoo's marketing department with projects such as print and online advertising, posters, flyers, booklets, brochures, large-scale displays, signage and web support. The intern will also assist with tasks and activities that support marketing initiatives and special event promotions to increase public awareness and excitement for the zoo and its programs. Internship is unpaid.

Applications are accepted year-round. Please submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio samples via email to Maria Simmons, director of marketing, at msimmons@rosamondgiffordzoo.org. Now accepting applications for Spring 2013.

Video Intern

We're seeking an out-going, friendly, talkative person to promote the zoo via YouTube, Facebook & Twitter. Interns will help to cast, shoot, edit, and post original video content including animal activities, special events and keeper interviews using a Kodak Zi8 camera (provided by the zoo). After editing, footage will be posted to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and the zoo website. This a great opportunity for students with creative minds and technical knowledge to gain hands-on production and social media experience. Knowlege of video editing techniques and access to editing software via a college or university is preferred; the Kodak Zi8 camera is compatible with software used at Syracuse University. For information, please contact Lorrell Walter at (315) 435-8511 x110. Internship is unpaid. Now accepting applications for Spring 2013.

Event Planning Intern

Event planning internship inquiries should be directed to Director of Food & Beverage, Jim Mahler, at jmahler@rosamondgiffordzoo.org. Internship is unpaid. Now accepting applications for Spring 2013.

Animal Department Internship

Animal-related internship inquiries should be directed to Nate Stevens, at nstevens@ongov.net.

Available blocks and applicable deadlines are as follows:

BLOCK	DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET
January-May	December 1 -- NO LONGER ACCEPTING FOR 2013
May-August	April 1
August-December	July 1

Blocks may be flexible depending on student need

The purposes of Rosamond Gifford Zoo's intern program are:

(1) to provide practical, on-the-job experience
(2) to provide exposure to zoo operations and zoo careers

Interns are supervised and instructed by permanent, full-time zoo employees. A member of the department to which the intern has been assigned will serve as the intern's mentor.

Interns are required to keep a journal and complete a management project during their term. They will complete such readings and written assignments as may be required by the department to which they have been assigned. Schedule will be agreed upon in advance.

The internship term is generally 12-14 weeks with a minimum of 12 hours per week or 4 weeks with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Interns will work on a flexible schedule, which may include some weekends and holidays. The internship term and schedule is variable and may be adjusted to meet student needs.

Interns may arrange for course credit with their school advisor. Rosamond Gifford Zoo's animal managers can certify successful completion of internships and will issue a grade transcript to all interns completing the term.

Interns will receive no monetary compensation during their internship.

Interns can be dismissed for unacceptable performance of duties/responsibilities and/or for non-compliance with Rosamond Gifford Zoo regulations and procedures.

Requirements for Application

1. All applicants must be minimum of 16 years of age. 
2. All applicants must have an overall 2.5 grade point average.
3. All applicants if accepted must submit written results of a negative intradermal tuberculosis test within the last year prior to the start of their internship.  
4. All applicants must have verification of an up-to-date tetanus vaccination.

Only completed application packets will be considered. A complete packet includes the following:

1. A standard application form.
2. A letter from the applicant detailing what he/she hopes to gain from the program, and how the internship relates to past experience, future plans, career goals.
3. A resume including education and relevant experience.
4. Two letters of recommendation from professionals evaluating the applicant's aptitude, preparation, and suitability to the program.

These requirements are to be collected by the applicant and sent as a complete packet to the appropriate person listed above via e-mail or at the following address:

Rosamond Gifford Zoo
1 Conservation Place
Syracuse, NY 13204

Complete application packets for internships must be received by the deadline for the desired block listed above. Any applications received after the deadline date will not be considered. Incomplete application packets (missing any of the items noted 1 through 4 above) will not be considered.

Following the deadline for application submission, all packets will be reviewed by animal managers. Within 2-3 weeks after the deadline, all applicants will be notified whether or not they have been chosen for an interview. Interview arrangements will be made with selected candidates. After the interview process, prospective interns will be informed if they will be placed in the program. At that time, an animal area will be assigned and the schedule finalized.

For further information, please contact us at (315) 435-8511 x100 and ask for the appropriate person (as listed above).

Click here to download an Internship Application

Job Shadowing

All inquiries regarding the Job Shadow program should be directed to Curator of Animals, Tom LaBarge at thomaslabarge@ongov.net

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo's Job Shadow program offers a unique opportunity for high school students (10th, 11th and 12th grades) to experience the day in the life of a zoo employee. The shadow will spend up to one full day (8 hours) following an employee through their normal workday, helping perform their daily duties or observing when an activity requires. There may be some hands-on work with animals, under very close supervision of the keeper. Students will not be left alone with any animal at any time. If the shadow has a special interest in a particular animal or aspect of zookeeping (e.g. training, diets, etc) an effort will be made to accommodate the shadow.  Job shadow candidates are accepted January-June and September-December.

Please review the following protocols established for the job shadow.

1. Applications for job shadows with Parental/Guardian Permission Slip should be submitted to the zoo 4 weeks prior to the desired shadowing date.
2. If a shadowing arrangement is possible applicants will be contacted to schedule the job shadow. The work time will be scheduled by your mentor assuming approval of the shadow.
3. The shadow should have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination and must have a copy of written results of a negative intradermal tuberculosis (TB) test from within the last year, prior to the job shadow experience.
4. Minimum age: sophomore in high school. The shadow must be fairly responsible, and exhibit good judgment and common sense.  College students interested in a zoo career should apply for an internship.
5. The shadow must be able to take and obey directions.
6. Experience with animals (including dogs and cats) is recommended, but not necessary. However, students with a strong fear of animals should work in a non-animal department.
7. Students should reconsider their work site if they are allergic to hay, dust, or animals.
8. Appropriate clothing must be worn. Dress for outdoor weather and getting dirty. Sturdy shoes or boots are necessary.

Click here to download a Job Shadowing application.

Click here to download a Parent/Guardian Permission Form.

Please mail application to:

Tom LaBarge
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
1 Conservation Pl.
Syracuse, NY 13204

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