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Communications Research Internship

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Company: Chicago Zoological Society

Address: 3300 Golf Road

Location: Brookfield, IL

Application Deadline: February 21, 2013

Position: Full-time, Paid

Timeframe: 06/01/13 — 08/31/13 (Flexible)

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Description

Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is currently accepting applications for our College Experiential Learning Opportunities (CELO) program. Interns will gain an understanding of techniques used to measure and evaluate a variety of services and programs at Brookfield Zoo, such as audience needs, level of guest satisfaction, success of special exhibits, or people’s connections to nature.

Please visit this site (http://www.czs.org/czs/Educational-Programs/Internships.aspx) for specific details on applying and contact interns@czs.org with any other questions you may have.

Chicago Zoological Society is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply and to identify themselves.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Research projects include work and data collection to help understand different audience needs, explore levels of guest satisfaction, assessing special exhibits, and measuring connections to nature. Projects will include quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Interns will aid in data collection (mostly out of doors in the park) and with data entry and may help with other aspects of ongoing research projects such as pilot testing new methodologies.

Requirements

Requirements: • Minimum two years college at an accredited institution; G.P.A. 2.5/4.0, majoring in psychology, behavioral science, biology, environmental education, or other social sciences or related field or coursework. Some college coursework in/ basic understanding of statistics are preferred. • Minimum 18 years of age. • Completion of a reflective journal or project required as part of internship. • Strong interpersonal skills. • Strong computer skills. • Excellent organizational and communication skills, experience interacting with the public, great customer service skills, and experience working on a team are desirable. • Must be able to commit to 12 weeks; approximately 35 hours/week.

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