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Intern - Butterfly-March 2024
Apple Valley
Mar 28, 2026
About Intern - Butterfly

  Working Title: Intern - Butterflies

  Job Class: Intern

  Agency: Minnesota Zoological Garden

  Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

  Date Posted : 01/18/2024

  Closing Date : Open until filled

  Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Zoological Garden

  Division/Unit : Conservation / Field Conservation

  Work Shift/Work Hours : Varies

  Days of Work : Varies

  Travel Required : No

  Salary Range: $15.00 / hourly

  Classified Status : Unclassified

  Bargaining Unit/Union : 223 - Non-Employee/Unrep

  FLSA Status: Nonexempt

  Anticipated Dates: May through August

  Telework Eligible : No

  Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

  THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS

  Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

  The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged, and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

  This posting will be used to fill up to 2 paid internships.

  This intern position assists daily operations of the Minnesota Zoo’s Pollinator Conservation Program, including care of and data collection on all life stages of imperiled and surrogate prairie butterflies; care of host and nectar plants; temperature and climate monitoring; and other related tasks.

  Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  Demonstrate and maintain appropriate workplace behaviors and protocols as established by the Minnesota Zoo so that animal’s health and well-being is maintained, staff have a safe and respectful work environment, and guests have a welcoming and extraordinary experience.

  Implement established rearing and husbandry protocols to ensure the highest standards of animal care for populations of several species of butterflies at the Minnesota Zoo, including species listed as Endangered or Threatened at state and federal levels and common surrogate butterfly species.

  Collect data associated with all husbandry activities and log all activities to ensure appropriate record-keeping to facilitate increased scientific knowledge of butterfly life history and their care.

  Maintain spaces so that proper health and quarantine procedures are assured.

  Perform other duties as assigned or apparent to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and its projects.

  Minimum Qualifications

  To be eligible for an internship, you must meet the following requirements:

  You must be a student at an accredited educational institution; AND

  Your advisor must certify that you will either receive academic credit or fulfill an academic requirement. The signature of a sponsoring academic instructor is required prior to beginning an internship.

  AND

  Knowledge of basic biology and zoology.

  High level of attention to detail.

  Interest in zoo-based conservation of wildlife.

  Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet and other software applications sufficient to create emails and enter, compile, store and retrieve data.

  Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

  Excellent human relation and communication skills sufficient to represent the position in a professional, efficient, and clear manner.

  This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record

  Preferred Qualifications

  Experience working with insects, especially butterflies.

  Work experience with animal husbandry.

  Experience in empirical research design, methodology and basic data analysis.

  Physical Requirements

  Ability to work outside under potentially extreme weather conditions.

  Ability to walk long distances on uneven and occasionally wet terrain.

  Ability to lift, carry and move up to 25 pounds.

  Ability to operate a golf cart, i.e., possess a valid driver’s license.

  Manual dexterity sufficient to operate basic hand tools, butterfly nets, light power tools, sprayers, and basic cleaning supplies.

  Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, run, jump, push, pull, lift, stand still, and sit still.

  Additional Requirements

  Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

  It is policy of the Minnesota Zoo that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

  Conflict of Interest Review

  Criminal History Check

  Education Verification

  Employment Reference / Records Check

  License / Certification Verification

  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

  Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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