Education Intern – Spring 2027

Job overview

The Education Intern works onsite at Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN, from January 18 through April 16, 2027, for approximately 12 weeks and 30–40 hours per week. Pay is $12.50 per hour, with a $700 living stipend for each 12-week term; housing is provided for interns living outside a 40-mile radius. The internship supports the Zoo Education Department and its conservation education programs. The intern helps develop, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs and interpretive experiences for varied audiences. The role includes interpretation throughout the zoo and at the historic home and farm, program evaluation, guest-experience support, and a department project; activities may take place onsite, off grounds, or virtually.

What you'll do

• Assist with developing, facilitating, and evaluating education programs and interpretive experiences
• interpret species and the Grassmere historic home and farm
• create programs aligned with zoo content and education standards
• develop program evaluations
• contribute to guest experience
• complete a project benefiting the department
• participate in required orientations and professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

education intern

spring 2027

zoo education

conservation education

wildlife biology

interpretation

program development

program evaluation

nashville tn

nashville zoo

january 18–april 16, 2027

30–40 hours weekly

$12.50 per hour

$700 living stipend

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $12.50 hourly pay for up to 40 hours per week
• $700 living stipend per 12-week term
• housing for those outside a 40-mile radius
• professional development and hands-on experience at an AZA-accredited institution.

Why this role

Entry-level internship for people seeking experience in the field; requires being at least 18 and able to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.

About the employer

Nashville Zoo is hiring for this role. Industry: Zoos and Botanical Gardens. Sector: 71.