Jobs for Teens
Thank you for your interest in working with Lincoln Park Zoo! At this time, we have temporary suspended most opportunities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please check individual program pages for more information.
Opportunities
Malott Family Zoo Intern Program
Chicago high school students, ages 15–18, work as interpreters on zoo grounds, informing guests about animal science and conservation during an educational, eight-week, paid internship. Applicants must be entering grades 10–12 or their freshman year of college.
Malott Family Research Apprenticeship Program
Chicago high school students, ages 16–18, spend eight weeks working alongside zoo researchers and engaging in authentic scientific research during this educational, paid apprenticeship. Applicants must be entering grades 11–12 or their freshman year of college.
Conservation Ambassadors Board
Share zoo conservation work by planning special events for your peers. This program is a full-school year commitment, with members meeting two Saturdays a month from September–May. This is an unpaid, educational, service-learning opportunity for students in grades 9–12.
Camp Teen Volunteer
Chicago high school students, ages 13–18, spend five weeks assisting with the day-to-day running of Conservation Camp for grades preK–8. This is an unpaid, educational, service-learning opportunity for students entering grades 9–12 or their freshman year of college.