The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium sponsors annual paid and unpaid internships for third or fourth year college students interested in interning spring and/or summer semesters/quarters. Positions available vary depending on department needs for the year. Departments that have hired interns in the past are: Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology and Visitor Services. See below for current positions available.
The Human Resources Department administers the Business Internship program at the Zoo, but interns will report directly to individual supervisors in the various departments. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium does not provide housing for our interns. It is the responsibility of the intern to arrange and pay for housing and all other associated costs of living for the duration of the internship.
Special Events Assistant Internship (Unpaid)
This spring position will assist the marketing staff in the organization and the implementation of zoo events. Applicants should be currently enrolled as a 3rd or 4th year student in a Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or related college degree program. This internship has been filled for 2008!
Human Resources Assistant Internship
This position offers a wide variety of Human Resources experiences from recruiting and training staff members to event planning. Applicants should be a 3rd or 4th year student currently enrolled in a Human Resources, Business, Communications or related college degree program. This internship has been filled for 2008!
Email cover letter (indicating the position for which you wish to apply), resume and references to:
Jennifer Koslow