Duties
Communications duties include: Assisting with the preparation and distribution of press releases, responding to media inquiries and requests, maintaining the press clip library and statistics, working on seasonal publications and other duties as assigned.
Marketing duties include: Assisting with the planning and execution of major marketing events, working with marketing and sales initiatives, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Requirements:
- College Junior or Senior with a concentration in Marketing, Communications, Business, English, Journalism or Public Relations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- A grade point average of 2.5 or higher
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Professional presentation and friendly demeanor
- Ability to complete projects ahead of or by deadlines
- Ability to multitask
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Punctuality
Availability
This internship is offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters (hours differ based on season).
Fall internships require a minimum 20 hour weekly commitment
Interns will typically have a Monday through Friday schedule, but may require some evenings and weekends
Apply to
To apply for this internship, please submit a letter of interest stating which internship you are applying for and why, a detailed resume, a reference letter or letter of recommendation and a copy of your college transcripts. Please compile all the required documents and submit them as a complete packet to:
Philadelphia Zoo
Human Resources Department, Internships
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104-1196
ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
All interns are required to complete a PA Child Abuse Clearance Form and State Criminal Background Check prior to beginning work at the Philadelphia Zoo.
All applications received by human resources will receive an acknowledgement.
However, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted directly.