 Animal Care Intern
Responsible to: Director of Animal Care and Facilities
Compensation: College Credit
Description: The Animal Care Intern learns about
professional, state of the art animal care as is provided
in Association of Zoo and
Aquarium accredited aquariums and zoos throughout
the US. Interns learn about, and assist in, all aspects
of animal care provided to native fish and reptiles as well
as native and exotic amphibians. Responsibilities to include:
feeding animals, cleaning animal enclosures, medicating
animals, creating and installing naturalistic habitats,
animal handling; record keeping, researching natural history
and captive husbandry; educational presentations to ECHO
guests, and more. Interns may assist in collection of new
specimens as necessary.
Qualifications: Applicants will be enthusiastic,
detail-oriented, reliable, and willing to get wet and/or
dirty! Occasional heavy lifting (up to 40 pounds) may be
required. Majors in wildlife biology, pre-vet, aquaculture,
environmental science, or related majors and/or past experience
with animal care and husbandry recommended but not required.
Time Commitment: Internships are a semester commitment.
Fall (September-December) Spring (January-April) Summer
(May-August) Fifteen week commitment with a minimum of 15-20
hours a week.
Development Intern
Responsible to: Development Associate
Compensation: College Credit
Description: ECHO’s development internship offers
a challenging and highly rewarding experience for anyone considering
a career in non-profit fundraising or communications and beyond.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assist with print and e-based annual fund appeals
- Support community outreach efforts including ECHO’s Open
Door community access program, in-kind giving program and external
communications such as e-mail updates and blog posts
- Manage membership data and documentation
- Support grant writing and administration efforts
- Support fundraising and cultivation events
Qualifications: We are seeking an individual
who is responsible, detail-oriented and able to work both independently
and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will be proficient
in Microsoft Office, have strong oral and written communication
skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with sound
judgment and discretion. Prior experience with fundraising and/or
database software preferred.
Time commitment: Internships are a semester
commitment: Fall (September-December), Spring (January-April)
or Summer (May-August). Fifteen week commitment with a minimum
of 15-20 hours a week. You must be available to work occasional weekend
and/or evening shifts.
Event Management Intern
Responsible to: Guest Services and Private Events Director
Compensation: College Credit
Description: Guest Service and Event Interns will assist
at our front desk, in our gift shop and help with events at ECHO.
Interns will get a complete understanding of our front of the
house operations, guest services, groups and event management.
Interns will be able to develop customer service skills, work
with point of sale computer programs, assist with event marketing,
sales, planning and execution.
Qualifications: Assist ECHO’s Event Coordinators with
inquiries, tours, planning and actual event execution. We are
seeking a person with good written and verbal communications skills,
pleasant telephone manner, and flexible personality. Computer
skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity
with using database applications are desired. Hours vary and some
evening work is necessary. Some heavy lifting required. Interns
seeking careers in development, public relations, marketing, or
non-profit-specific positions will find the most direct benefit
from this Internship.
Time Commitment: Internships are a semester commitment.
Fall (September-December) Spring (January-April) Summer (May-August)
Fifteen week commitment with a minimum of 15-20 hours a week. Must
be able to work nights and weekends.
 Information Technology Intern
Responsible to: Information Technology Coordinator
Compensation: College Credit
Description: Assist the IT Coordinator in providing
support to Staff and Volunteers, maintaining servers, wired
and wireless networking hardware, and digital PBX phone
system. ECHO's IT infrastructure is a unique blend of a
typical small corporate network, retail environment, and
unique technology based exhibits. You'll work with IBM and
Cisco equipment, VMWare ESXi virtualization,and a mix of
Windows and GNU/Linux network operating systems. Projects
may involve documenting existing infrastructure, researching,
planning, and deploying new technologies, and auditing network
policies. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical
experience in many diverse areas of Information Technology,
with an institution making a significant difference in the
quality of life in the Lake Champlain Basin and beyond.
Qualifications: We are looking for students who
are responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
and as part of a team. Ideal candidates will have good communication
skills and the ability to explain technology to non-technical
staff. Experience in computer networking, information security,
and computer science majors a plus.
Time Commitment: Internships are a semester commitment.
Fall (September-December) Spring (January-April) Fifteen
week commitment with a minimum of 15-20 hours a week. The ideal
candidate for this internship would be available for both
fall and spring semesters.
Information Technology - Paid Summer Intern
Responsible to: Information Technology Coordinator
Compensation: Hourly wage of $10.00
Description: Assist the IT Coordinator in providing support to Staff and Volunteers, maintaining servers, wired and wireless networking hardware, and digital PBX phone system. ECHO's IT infrastructure is a unique blend of a typical small corporate network, retail environment, and unique technology based exhibits. You'll work with IBM and Cisco equipment, VMWare ESXi virtualization, and a mix of Windows and GNU/Linux network operating systems. Projects may involve documenting existing infrastructure, researching, planning, and deploying new technologies, and auditing network policies. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in many diverse areas of Information Technology, with an institution making a significant difference in the quality of life in the Lake Champlain Basin and beyond.
Qualifications: We are looking for students who are responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and the ability to explain technology to non-technical staff. Experience in computer networking, information security, and computer science majors a plus.
Time Commitment: 12 Week paid internship, May 13-August 16, 2013. Four days of training May 13-17, 2013.
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 4 days a week between Monday and Friday.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
 Marketing and Social Media Intern
Responsible to: Director of Marketing and Communications
Compensation: College Credit
Description: This Intern will assist in advancing
ECHO through extensive marketing and public relations efforts.
S/he will gain experience in: marketing research, coordination/facilitation
of monthly e-newsletter, writing reports and press releases,
list maintenance, orchestrating college campaign, representing
ECHO at events, content sharing on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest
& Voices for the Lake. This internship will also require
curation of ECHO's digital storytelling exhibit Voices for
the Lake.
Qualifications: The chosen candidate will be positive,
energetic, and comfortable with a fast paced environment.
Some experience with marketing desired along with strong
attention to detail, excellent communication, interpersonal,
organizational skills and experience with social media such
as Facebook and Twitter.
Time Commitment: Internships are a semester commitment.
Fall (September-December) Spring (January-April) Summer
(May-August). Fifteen week commitment with a minimum of
15-20 hours a week - some weekends required.
 Public
Programs Intern
Responsible to: Public Education Manager, Education Department
Compensation: Interns will receive a stipend of $1,000.00 after the completion of 300 hours
Description: Interns will conduct public presentations and facilitate activities for diverse visitors on a daily basis and serve as an integral part of the programming team during school vacation weeks. The public program internship offers a challenging and rewarding experience for anyone considering a career in education.
Qualifications:
Applicants should be dynamic, enthusiastic about science and interested
in working with people. Experience in education, theater, environmental
studies, or related majors preferred. Interns should be comfortable
speaking in front of small to large groups and be generally familiar
with the natural history of the area.
Time Commitment: Internships are a semester commitment. Fall (September-December) Spring (January-April). Fifteen week commitment with a minimum of 20 hours a week. Must be available to work weekends and public school vacation weeks(dates below). ECHO is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
- Fall = November 23rd – December 1st & Dec. 21st – Dec. 31st
- Spring = February 22nd – March 4th & April 19th – 27th
Summer Education Intern
Responsible to: Public Education Manager
Compensation: $9.00 an hour
Description: A team of Education Interns serve
as ECHO's floor staff during our fast paced, busy summer months.
This paid internship provides graduate and undergraduate students
the chance to gain practical experience with formal and informal
teaching opportunities with visitors of all ages. This internship
requires both team and independent work, four days a week from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m..
You and your team will:
- Coordinate volunteer exhibit interpreters on a daily basis
- Interact informally with visitors to facilitate engagement
with exhibits
- Conduct live education demos on a daily basis
- Conduct on-floor interactive encounters for visitors
- Set up and clean up exhibits and activities throughout the
day
- Work with an advisor on ECHO-related educational projects
Qualifications: Applicants should be dynamic,
enthusiastic about science and interested in working with people.
Experience in education, theater, environmental studies, or related
majors preferred. Interns should be comfortable speaking in front
of small to large groups and be generally familiar with the natural
history of the area.
Time Commitment: June 3 - August 30, 2013, four days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Training runs from June 3 - 7, 2013).
Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
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