FW: Conservation Internship Opportunity

[Dr W. Robert Midden]

To: BOSEF Students

 

Here is an announcement of an internship opportunity sent to us by former BOSEF student, Brian Ashenfelter, who did this internship when he was a BOSEF student and obtained a job with Disney as a result.

 

Bob M.

 

From: "Ashenfelter, Brian Y." <Brian.Y.A...@disney.com>
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 1:44 AM
To: "Dr W. Robert Midden" <mid...@bgsu.edu>
Subject: Conservation Internship Opportunity

 

Hi Bob,

 

I have colleagues in Walt Disney World that are recruiting for an internship opportunity this summer/fall that might interest BOSEF students. Feel free to pass along if there are students who may be interested in conservation. The professional internship program is quite good. It’s actually how I got my start with the Company. So, just hoping I can help broaden their horizons on the types of places sustainability humans can work.

 

 

Animal Programs-Conservation Education Presenter Internship- Fall 2019

 

As a Conservation Education Presenter at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you will inspire future generations to take action. As part of a high-energy, fast-paced front-line team you will engage with Guests of all ages as they discover the magic of nature. 

Responsibilities:

• Actively invite Guests to connect with animals and conservation topics at Wilderness Explorer Troop Leader locations and select animal habitats throughout the park
• Empower thousands of Guests to positively impact wildlife and take conservation action
• Share natural history and animal behavior information using fun and engaging interpretive techniques
• No direct animal contact takes place in this role.

 

Basic Qualifications:

What You Bring to the Role:

• Personal passion for wildlife conservation, as well as a passion for sharing insight and knowledge of wildlife conservation with others
• Demonstrated strong conservation and environmental knowledge 
• Strong interpersonal skills including previous experience working with children and families
• Knowledge and passion for sharing science-related information in a learning environment (classroom, zoo, aquarium, museum, camp, nature center, etc.)
• Ability to regularly work weekends and holidays, outdoors for 6+ hours per day, and in all weather conditions including extreme heat and rain

 

 

Best Regards,

 

 

DR. BRIAN ASHENFELTER

Environmental Program Engineer

Facilities and Operations Services

Disneyland Resort

office: 714-781-3910  |  mobile: 714-273-7756