JOB TITLE: Eco Eatery Associate

JOB LOCATION: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

WORK HOURS: Part-Time, Hourly, $14/hour

REPORTS TO: Eco Eatery Manager

Summary: An Eco Eatery Associate is responsible for maintaining an environment that is welcoming, upbeat, and comfortable for all guests.  An Eco Eatery Associate will ensure guest satisfaction, membership promotion efforts, and efficient cash-handling procedures. An Eco Eatery Associate will also demonstrate a mastery of all Society-approved cash handling and retail procedures, and effectively and efficiently operate Eco Eatery operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure that all visitors are professionally welcomed with information to make certain that they have the opportunity to enjoy the Museum to the fullest extent
• Provide an outstanding model of customer service standards for all employees and volunteers to follow
• Execute duties, including preparing and serving food in the Eco Eatery, thoroughly understanding the Point of Sale system and all responsibilities associated with customer experience at all sites
• Present a friendly, welcoming, and professional image to visitors
• Be proficient with the proper procedures for entering sales and information into Point of Sales systems
• Be familiar with Museum policies/operations, and relay inquiries and information to appropriate staff
• Utilize proactive sales techniques in the Eco Eatery
• Energetically and consistently promote Eco Eatery promotions
• Maintain a clean, orderly workspace in Eco Eatery areas
• Perform opening and closing procedures for the Eco Eatery
• Assist during special events and private rentals
• Assist the Eco Eatery Manager and Eco Eatery Assistant Manager in daily tasks and special assignments
• Other duties as assigned

Position: Daily Programs Internship

Supervisor: Director of Visitor Experience

Summary:

Interns will lead daily educational programs and provide engaging opportunities to visitors in topics such as chemistry, physics, biology, astronomy, and more. Public speaking and interpretation techniques are core skills that will be developed over the course of the internship. Interns will daily interactions with guests in various exhibits across the museum. They will encourage exploration as Exhibit Guide in key areas such as the Discovery Zoo or lead smaller hands-on moments with our Toddler Basket and Discovery Table programs. Additionally, they will attend training sessions to assist and lead science demonstrations inside our Science Theater and walk participants through a hands-on science activity in the Do Lab.

This is an unpaid internship. Some colleges may offer financial support to interns and/or provide monetary benefits.

Sessions:

• Session 1: January, February, March, April
  • Applications due by December 1st.
• Session 2: May, June, July, August
  • Applications due by April 1st.
• Session 3: September, October, November, December
  • Applications due by August 1st.

Scheduling:

• Internship sessions run for 12 weeks/4 months.
• Up to 16 hours per week.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Currently enrolled, or seeking enrollment, at the college level.
  • Degree backgrounds in education, early childhood development, the sciences, history, and museum studies are our core areas.
• Submit a complete an online application.
• Submit a cover letter and resume to jutterback@boonshoftmuseum.org 
• Attend an interview.
• Submit paperwork for a background check and photo release.

Core Duties:

• Provide educational and engaging content, answer visitor questions, and ensure visitors leave with a positive and memorable experience.
• Lead daily Science Theater and Do Lab presentations for the public.
• Be an Exhibit Guide in core exhibits within the museum such as Discovery Zoo or Ancient Egypt.
• Lead Discovery Table and Toddler Baskets for short hands-on science activities.
• Help track visitor and student attendance for accurate record keeping.
• Complete Lab Safety Training to work with and around chemicals in the labs to prepare and lead programming that uses them.
• Plan, research, and develop a project during your internship. This will be discussed with your supervisor early in your internship.
• Work with and assist the education team in other areas such as school programming, field trips, summer camps, and volunteer support.

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery houses a diverse collection of over 125 different animals and holds accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The museum’s mission is to create and provide meaningful and entertaining learning experiences for curious minds to engage with natural history, science, and nature while honoring and preserving collections for future generations. Our diverse collection of animals teaches and inspires visitors to support conservation efforts locally and globally, learn more about the natural world and learn about our unique species. We strive to make every day the best for every animal, small and large, in our care.

The Discovery Zoo at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated intern for our animal care internship. This position includes daily animal husbandry, enrichment, observations, record keeping, public speaking, and interpretations of animal exhibits while gaining experience with a wide array of animals. The internship ranges from 10-14 weeks, 16-19hr per week and minimum 190 hours total.

• Unpaid
• 16 to 19 hours per week; some weekend work required! All hours count as volunteer hours.
• Applications for the Winter Session (mid-January – April) Apply by October 15th
• Summer Session (late May – August) Apply by March 15
• Fall Session (late-August – November) Apply by July 15

General Summary of Duties

Intern Duties and Responsibilities –Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Daily animal husbandry tasks such as cleaning of habitats, dishes, sweeping/mopping and diet prep
• Providing enrichment to animals
• Daily record keeping, noting any changes in health, behavior, appetite, demeanor or animal care notes.
• Primarily working with ambassador animals including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and insects
• Animal encounters
• Deep cleaning exhibits
• Independent project for the Live Animal Department

Desired Qualities, Experience and Educational Skills

• Must be 18 year or older
• Currently enrolled in a college degree program or have completed a degree within the past two years
• Basic animal taxa knowledge
• Basic public speaking skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Able to spend 2/3 of the day on their feet including frequent bending, squatting and sweeping
• Basic cleaning skills such as sweeping, mopping, laundry and dishes
• Tolerate the presence of various chemicals such as bleach
• Tolerate the presence of different substrates, animal fur and feathers

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to: ltoth@boonshoftmuseum.org

Liz Toth

Associate Curator of Live Animals Boonshoft Museum of Discovery 2600 DeWeese Parkway Dayton, OH 45414

POSITION: Animal Behavior Internship
LOCATION: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton, Ohio
WORK HOURS: 8 hours per week
REPORTS TO: Curator of Live Animals

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is seeking applicants for the Animal Behavior Internship. Interns work with animal care staff for 12 weeks during Winter, Summer or Fall Sessions and gain experience in animal psychology.

The Animal Behavior Internship is focused on gaining an understanding of “why animals do the thing.” Interns will learn about animal welfare, animal behavior, animal enrichment, and animal training. These four categories help us understand how to improve the lives of animals under human care. Each category has an associated project our intern is to complete to gain an understanding of how animal behavior is measured and understood.

This internship is focused on animal behavior rather than animal husbandry. Interns will not be expected to participate in cleaning habitats or other regular cleaning tasks. Interns will be expected to read scientific articles, stand for long periods of time conducting observational data, and complete research and paperwork pertinent to our animals.

By gaining an understanding of how our animals are spending their time and how they interact with their environment, interns will be providing us with invaluable insight into their lives.

Qualifications

Interns must be currently enrolled in a college degree program or have completed a college degree within the past two years.

Interns must be able to tolerate the presence of animal fur, feathers and bedding.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Associate Curator of Live Animals, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, OH 45414 or LToth@boonshoftmuseum.org

Applications for the Winter Session (mid-January through April) must be received by October 15; Summer Session (June through August) by March 15; Fall Session (September through November) by July 15.

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and houses a diverse collection of over 125 animals

Position: Animal Interpretive Internship – Fall Session (mid-August – November)

Location: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Work Hours: 16 hours per week, some weekend work may be required | Applications for the Fall Session (September – November) by July 15.

Reports To: Curator of Live Animals

Overview:

The Animal Interpretive Internship is focused on facilitating students’ interpretive skills and animal ambassador handling techniques. This internship provides interns a unique opportunity to become involved with the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s educational efforts on-site, off-site, and at special events. Participants will join a multidiscipline team and collaborate with Education and Live Animals Department team members throughout their internship. In doing so, Interns will gain experiences with established professionals, mentors, and new skills. These skills include, but are not limited to; safe animal handling techniques, public speaking, foundational interpretation skills, collaborative programming, informal education experiences, record keeping, and familiarity in guest relations. The animal ambassador collection includes birds, reptiles, mammals, arthropods, and amphibians. This internship is focused on interpretation utilizing live animals rather than animal husbandry.

• Internships in the Live Animal Department are non-paid positions and hours worked accumulate as volunteer hours. Housing is not provided. 
• Interns will work 16 hours per week.
• Schedules will be coordinated with the Curator of Live Animals and Director of Education and may include weekend hours.

Qualifications:

• Interns must be a currently enrolled in college degree program or have completed a college degree within the past two years.
• Interns will be expected to read scientific articles, stand for long periods of time and complete paperwork pertinent to our animals.
• Interns must be able to tolerate the presence of animal fur, feathers, and bedding.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to:

Associate Curator of Live Animals
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH 45414

OR Email:
ltoth@boonshoftmuseum.org

Applications for the Winter Session (January – March) must be received by October 15; Summer Session (June – August) by March 15; Fall Session (September – November) by July 15.

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and houses a diverse collection of over 125 animals